Knitting "A Comfortable Comforter"
My latest project was a period scarf or comforter. This very easy scarf is shaped to be narrower around the neck and wider where it crosses on the chest. Both the shaping and shorter length make it a scarf to be worn inside the coat. I had already made my husband a scarf, but thought he might also like one in a light weight that would be more shapeable. After I completed it, I realized this scarf would fulfill the requirements for the Historical Sew Fortnightly Challenge Generosity & Gratitude. The challenge was "about celebrating the generosity of spirit and willingness to help others that makes the historical sewing community great, and giving credit and thanks to those who have contributed to our collective knowledge without expecting payment in return." Scanned on-line books are such an incredible resource to anyone involved in recreating historical items! These references take us from vague imaginings cobbled together from...