Pasts and Crafts: Knitting with Jessica van Dam (part 2) - Teabreak 52

It’s time for part two of Matilda’s discussion with Jessica van Dam all about the archaeology of knitting! This time, the two discuss the social history of knitting and how it is perceived in the modern world, as well as the importance of maintaining crafting traditions and physical communities. Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/teabreak/52 Links Jess’s website Jess’s instagram Museum of Curiosity episode featuring fibre artist Kaffe Fassett Example of “arty knitwear” “The Resistance Knitting Club” by Jenny O’Brien German short rows Contact the Host Email: [email protected] https://www.thearchaeologiststeacup.com insta: @the_archaeologists_teacup fb: /TheArchaeologistsTeacup twitter: @ArchaeoTeacup ArchPodNet APN Website: https://www.archpodnet.com APN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnet APN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnet APN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnet APN Shop Affiliates Motion Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.