Stories from Glasgow: a new arts and humanities podcast
Published: 4 October 2022
Episode 1: A deep dive into Scottish knitting with UofG's Fleece to Fashion project team
Introducing 'Stories from Glasgow', a new arts and humanities podcast from the University of Glasgow’s College of Arts.
Join Dr Cia Jackson to discover the stories behind Scotland’s art, literature, culture, and history from world-leading researchers in the University of Glasgow’s College of Arts.
Episode 1: takes us on a deep dive into the Scottish knitting industry with the University of Glasgow’s Fleece to Fashion project team. Which iconic knitted garment found fame in Hollywood? Where in Scotland can you find a mill that spins alpaca yarn? Who was really behind the knitting patterns of Bernat Klein?
You don’t need to be a knitter to enjoy this episode, but you may be inspired to pick up some needles and cast on as the team take us on a journey across Scotland that spans decades.
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First published: 4 October 2022