The origin of the term Railway Knitting as another name for Tunisian crochet dates back to the 1880s. The name likely comes from the appearance of the Tunisian Simple Stitch which looks like railway lines and railway ties.
Author: Dela Wilkins
Publisher: FriesenPress
ISBN: 9781460257906
Category: Crafts & Hobbies
Page: 42
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The Railway Knitting Workbook encourages you to enjoy the journey as you learn new stitches and methods in Tunisian crochet. The workbook begins with the basics and then invites you to experiment with techniques such as Tunisian Mobius, Tunisian Delink and Tunisian Wobbel. The clear instructions will provide crocheters and knitters of all skill levels the opportunity to imagine and create. Explore and discover for yourself how much fun Railway Knitting can be.