Actually the second lady is using a position more like one would use for crochet and her other hand doesn't seem to have a needle as much as it seems to be holding taught thread. Her work resembles crocheted lace more than knitting. Had to get my 2Cent worth. It's amazing how much comment this thread has engendered. Cheryl Odom Santa Fe, New Mexico "Carol Kocian wrote: > I'm more curious about the woman who appears to be knitting >something lace on two needles. She has them in that "50s housewife" >position with the ends up.
I don't know about '50s housewives - I was taught to knit in 1950s England with the needle ends down - but I have seen a Norwegian lady knitting in that position. As these ladies are presumably Swedish, I guess it's a Scandinavian technique. Kate Bunting Librarian & 17th century reenactor " _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
