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Fun Knitting Quiz to Test Your Knowledge

Susan
Susan
Apr 04, 2020 03:16 AM
Engaging Knitting Quiz: Test Your Knowledge on Knitting History and Techniques

Good day to all of you!

I want to wish you a nice day and mood!

Let's have some fun! I've prepared an interesting test about knitting. Here it is:

1. Knitting and Gender

Knitting has always been a traditionally female handicraft.

a. True

b. False

2. Needle Sizing Systems

Which of the following is NOT a system of needle sizing?

a. UK

b. Standard

c. Metric

d. US

3. Knitting Needle Materials

Which of the following is not a material commonly used for knitting needles?

a. Glass

b. Steel

c. Bamboo

d. Copper

4. Stitch Gauge Description

Which of the following is not required to describe the stitch gauge of a fabric?

a. Stitches per unit of measure

b. Needle Size

c. Tension while working

d. Stitch pattern

5. Methods of Casting On

Which of these is not a method of casting on?

a. Ringed

b. Long-Tail

c. Tubular

d. Provisional

6. Basic Stitches in Knitting

There are only two basic stitches in knitting, with which all other stitch patterns are made.

a. True

b. False

7. Wool Sweater Mishap

You put your favorite wool sweater in the wash and it comes out small, thick, and with indistinguishable stitches. What is this method, a very popular "mistake" these days, called?

a. Scrubbing

b. Felting

c. Plushing

d. Plumping

8. History of Stocking Knitting

Now for some basic history. The knitting of stockings first became a major occupation of the poor in England during the reign of which monarch?

a. Queen Elizabeth II

b. Queen Elizabeth I

c. King Charles I

d. King Henry VIII

9. English Method of Knitting

The English (or throw) method of knitting (as opposed to continental) was likely developed why?

a. It used less yarn

b. It was considered more ladylike

c. More people were right-handed

d. It's just easier, of course

10. Knitting During the World Wars

During World Wars I and II women were encouraged to make garments for soldiers. To this end, the phrase "Knit your Bit" was used by which organization?

a. The US Army

b. The American Red Cross

c. The British Royal Navy

d. The Salvation Army

You can write the answers in the comments below. The results you'll find in tomorrow's post.

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