Knitting question

[black_hound]

Does anyone know if garter stitch is appropriate for 18th century use? Reason: I have a knitted hat pattern that I would prefer to do in garter. I have a sneaking suspicion that stockinette was the go-to stitch in that century, but I don't really know enough about the history of knitting to make that call.

Anyone?

Comments

[sharpiefan]

Haven't a clue, sorry - I ended up cheating and buying a stocking cap from Jas Townsend... and needing to shrink it. (It practically felted itself in the process. Oops. Oh, the trouble you have when you have a smaller than average hat size!)

Just popping in to say I haven't seen you around in a while and good luck with your project, when you do settle on what stitch type to use. *hugs* (Also, don't forget to post pics of the finished article. :D )

[black_hound]

This is "high" season in regards to reenacting around here. Historically the Philadelphia Campaign started in the late summer of 1777 so I have lots of distractions. *g*

Today was Battle of Germantown, as a matter of fact.

One of these days I have to post a photo of my 'new' carbine. Scored a Pedersoli carbine and it's just .... sweet.