1758 - Ribbing device was added. During the Englich-French Nepoleanic wars, ladies got together to knit socks and mittens for the soldiers. They also knitted garments for the poor of the parish, usually in drab colors of grey and beige, the neutral colors. Color was considered a status symbol. Crocheting - History of I haven't found a whole lot about this.
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During the Renaissance, both peasant women and Ladies had begun to crochet. Crochet lace began in Ireland about 1820. Crocheting is defined as single-needle knitting. In America, older women crochet baby booties and bonnets. Zippers Zippers are used to fasten clothing when buttons don't seem appropriate.