Canada Knits: Craft and Comfort in a Northern LandThis book describes the history of knitting in Canada, including clothing styles, types of wool and where they are produced, as well as individuals and groups whose contributions to the culture of knitting in Canada were significant. Newfoundland and Labrador figure prominently throughout the work, with particular mention of NONIA (Newfoundland Outport Nursing and Industrial Association) and the knitters for the Grenfell Missions of Labrador. |
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Heritage Knitters From Sea To Sea To | 6 |
KNITTING MISSIONS ON CANADAS EAST COAST | 14 |
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