Stitched: Race, Class, and Craft (via thebibliophile Weblog)

This article is very interesting and addresses much more than the issue of knit over crochet!

And just a friendly reminder that ALL crafts are welcome at the Sloss House. Join us with your latest project on Fridays from 12 to 1pm.

For years, I've wanted to write about the race and class dynamics in the resurgent crafting movement – especially in the knitting and crochet communities. From my own experience as both a knitter and crocheter, I know the Looped Yarn Works in Washington, DCunspoken color and class dynamics that can exist. There is after all, nothing like walking into a yarn shop, and promptly being followed around or not offered help, to remind one that cozy yarn … Read More

via thebibliophile Weblog