History Knits @HistoryKnits
Historian of Early America. Knitter of 18th & 19th c. repros as well as modern items. Aspirational sheep owner. Virginia, USA Joined August 2015-
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by mshenk1 :: #lambs #shetlandsheep #siblings born on April fools day a ram and a ewe love them
@Jas_Townsend - Obvious but worth repeating: find reputable sources! For #earlyamerican #knitting, start w/ marariley.net/knitting/knitt…
@2nerdyhistgirls @colonialwmsburg I always marvel at the patience of the ladies (and gents!) at the @CW_MgtHunterShp!
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Repro "Dutch cap" hard at work @colonialwmsburg. Based on @rijksmuseum original. Enjoy, @2nerdyhistgirls!
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