New England’s Maritime Knitting

Knit So As to Turn Water:
The History of New England’s Maritime Knitting

The knitted clothing of New England reflects maritime cultures the world over. Garments like nippers, half-handers, and the infamous fisherman’s sweater each hold a romantic yet real place in our coastal history. Explore knitting a WWI submariner’s outfit with the Navy League! Imagine learning to knit with a pair of whalebone needles you carved yourself! Presenter Rebecca Bayreuther Donohue is a historian and knitter who will bring this Power Point presentation to life with examples of breed-specific yarns and recreated garments. Join us for this ode to maritime history, the sustainability of wool, and the way the sea connects us all.
This FREE program is sponsored by the Harwinton Library Friends. Thank You.
Ages 10 and up. Please register.