Don’t let the tiny type and archaic language fool you: there’s a goldmine of beautiful, functional designs waiting to be rediscovered within the pages of Victorian and Edwardian books and magazines. In this session, we’ll discuss the history of patterns; the selection of appropriate yarns and needles; colors and fibers; methods for deciphering and troubleshooting arcane recipes; and “reverse engineering” from extant pieces. You don’t need to be a historian or re-enactor to enjoy this class–just a knitter with a curious mind.