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E52 - Pasts and Crafts: Knitting with Jessica van Dam (part 2) - Teabreak 52

Published: May 5, 2026

Duration: 40:03

It’s time for part two of Matilda’s discussion with Jessica van Dam all about the archaeology of knitting! This time, the two discuss the social history of knitting and how it is perceived in the modern world, as well as the importance of maintaining crafting traditions and physical communities.

Transcripts

For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/teabreak/52

Links

Jess’s website Jess’s instagram Museum of Curiosity episode featuring fibre artist Kaffe Fassett Example of “arty knitwear” “The Resistance Knitting Club” by Jenny O’Brien German shor...