So you thought Adelphi was only saws, nails, wood, and screws. Guess what, we also have a fabulous selection of fiber art to choose from. Each piece is custom knit in Stafford, Virginia using the finest materials ranging from cotton, to marino wool, to alpaca fibers. Our artist can create shawls, hats, mitts, scarfs, blankets, baby blankets, socks, and more. Prices will vary depending on item, materials used, and time to make.
10 Things You Didn't Know About Knitting
No one really knows how old knitting is
There is a needlecraft older than knitting, but nearly identical
Knitting was once a male only occupation
The knitting machine was invented in 1589
Knitting has been considered a national duty during times of war
Knitting is healthy
For the first 400 years of knitting, wool wasn’t the most popular type of yarn
The first knitting pattern book was written in the 17th century
Early needles were made with ivory, bone, and tortoise shell
