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Knitting and wool are omnipresent in this North Atlantic island, and have been for hundreds of years. The lecture includes interesting facts on the Icelandic knitting heritage and how knitting developed from being a mandatory part of working on the farms for people of all ages, into the nation's favorite creative pastime. Today all
Icelanders can relate to knitting, everyone has a story to tell and around half of the nation knits. The lecture includes video footage from Iceland showing how wool and woolen garments really put their mark on the modern life.
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LocationSlater Mill Museum (View)
67 Roosevelt Avenue
Pawtucket, RI 02860
United States
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| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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