Lace and Labor: Lessons from the actual Luddites

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Knitting first shows up as a profession in the Medieval ages in male-only knitting guilds, but it was practiced as a subsistence activity for a long time by both men and women. There are lace machines and knitting machines that can make imitation Crochet. If you want to be able to tell what is real versus imitation crochet here are some pro-tips:Look closely– crochet stitches have a distinct look. If you really want to purchase ethically made true crochet, brands like R.

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