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Episode 25: Knitting + Words

Where do some of our knitting words come from? Examine the etymology of English-language knitting words and phrases in this episode.

 

Resources:

Online Etymology Dictionary
http://www.etymonline.com/

Miriam Webster: A Ravel of Knitting Words
http://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/10-knitting-words
History of English Podcast
http://historyofenglishpodcast.com/

The Adventure of English BBC Melyyn Bragg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1XQx9pGGd0

David Crystal
http://www.davidcrystal.com/

The World in Words Podcast
http://www.pri.org/collections/world-words