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Quiz about Can Men Knit or Knot
Quiz about Can Men Knit or Knot

Can Men Knit or (K)not? Trivia Quiz


Knitting is traditionally seen as a craft done by women and this is true, but in this quiz you will discover that some famous and not so famous men are associated with knitting and some even knit themselves.

A multiple-choice quiz by Calpurnia09. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Calpurnia09
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
327,036
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
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2182
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which English king, who gave up his throne to marry a divorcee, made Fair Isle pullovers into a fashionable garment in the 1920s? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What is the name of the famous English knitting expert who was the head designer for Patons and became a popular personality through his knitting show on the BBC? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which member of the staff at Hogwarts, Harry Potter's school, said that he read Muggle magazines because he liked the knitting patterns? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Charles Dickens created the most memorable knitter in fiction in his book "A Tale of Two Cities". What is her name? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Knitting by men was common in some occupations in the Scottish Isles. In which occupation was it NOT usual? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which English Earl, famous for leading the ill-fated Charge of the Light Brigade, had a woollen garment named after him? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. This very famous American artist and knitter still travels about lecturing on his highly original and colourful designs and promoting the sale of his beautiful yarns. What is his name? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Another English nobleman gave his name to a style of sleeve which involves a diagonal seam from the neckline to under the arm, rather than a seam along the shoulder. What is this style called? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Is it true that during World War II boys were taught to knit to make warm items for the fighting men?


Question 10 of 10
10. The Anglican Bishop of which city, that played an important role in the British woollen industry, wrote "A History of Handknitting"? Hint



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1. Which English king, who gave up his throne to marry a divorcee, made Fair Isle pullovers into a fashionable garment in the 1920s?

Answer: Edward VIII

It all started in 1921 when a draper, named James A. Smith, gave the Prince of Wales a pullover with a Fair Isle pattern. From that time Edward wore this pattern on his pullovers to golf matches, on overseas tours and even had his portrait painted wearing one. Alice Starmore, the expert on Fair Isle, said that his adoption of this style was greatly significant in popularising and commercialising it. By the late 1920s most young men at Oxford and Cambridge Universities were wearing cardigans, scarves, hats and gloves in this pattern.
2. What is the name of the famous English knitting expert who was the head designer for Patons and became a popular personality through his knitting show on the BBC?

Answer: James Norbury

James Norbury (1904-1972) was totally devoted to knitting. His enthusiasm and eccentric personality, as well as his skills, made his segment of the BBC's Woman's Hour very popular. His books include "Traditional Knitting Patterns From Scandinavia, The British Isles, France, Italy And Other European Countries" which is still published and considered to be a basic reference book on knitting patterns.

Many of his other books are still bought and sold in online markets such as E-Bay. He was one of the greatest influences on British knitting.
3. Which member of the staff at Hogwarts, Harry Potter's school, said that he read Muggle magazines because he liked the knitting patterns?

Answer: Dumbledore

Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore, the Headmaster at Hogwarts, has revealed in the Harry Potter books that he enjoys chamber music and tenpin bowling as well as reading knitting patterns.
4. Charles Dickens created the most memorable knitter in fiction in his book "A Tale of Two Cities". What is her name?

Answer: Madame Therese Defarge

In "A Tale of Two Cities" Madame Therese Defarge, a member of a French Revolutionary group, was implacable in her hatred of aristocrats, particularly the Darnay family. She sat in her wineshop with her knitting and encoded the names of those who were to be beheaded into her stitches.
5. Knitting by men was common in some occupations in the Scottish Isles. In which occupation was it NOT usual?

Answer: Lawyers

The history of men knitting might have come about from men working on their fishing nets. In the 17th and 18th centuries in Scotland it was common for whole families to engage in knitting jumpers, accessories, socks and stockings. Drawings exist of shepherds knitting while watching their flocks, sailors knitting on board ship and whole fishing families in the Scottish Isles knitting around the fire. Natural oils in woollen garments helped to provide protection against the harsh weather in this region.
6. Which English Earl, famous for leading the ill-fated Charge of the Light Brigade, had a woollen garment named after him?

Answer: The Earl of Cardigan

The Earl of Cardigan was noted for his fashionable attire. During the infamous charge his men were well-dressed in the woollen button down jackets that he had chosen for his brigade. This style of jacket was named after him.
7. This very famous American artist and knitter still travels about lecturing on his highly original and colourful designs and promoting the sale of his beautiful yarns. What is his name?

Answer: Kaffe Fassett

Kaffe Fasset's name would be known by most enthusiastic knitters in the western world. Born in 1937 in California, he was initially an artist but, when a stranger on a train taught him to knit, he began to use his creativity to make garments where knitting technique was less important than the brilliance of the mix of colours, patterns and textiles used.

In my opinion his books are worth buying if only to enjoy the beautiful montage of knits, embroidery, flowers and pottery displayed in the photos within.
8. Another English nobleman gave his name to a style of sleeve which involves a diagonal seam from the neckline to under the arm, rather than a seam along the shoulder. What is this style called?

Answer: Raglan Sleeve

Lord Raglan had his arm amputated after it was damaged during the Battle of Waterloo. His tailor designed a sleeve for him with the seam running from his neckline to under his arm as this made it easier for him to dress himself. This style of sleeve became very popular in knitting sleeved garments as it is simple to knit and assemble and is easy fitting.
9. Is it true that during World War II boys were taught to knit to make warm items for the fighting men?

Answer: Yes

Clinton W. Trowbridge tells how at his US school, during the war, everyone including the football team, the teachers and Headmaster used to knit 8" squares to be made into scarves and blankets for the troops. He said that once the boys had learned to knit they continued by making themselves socks, sweaters and hats.

In Britain the boys liked to knit as it was easier than the more serious subjects. No-one thought that this activity was strange because it was all part of the war effort.
10. The Anglican Bishop of which city, that played an important role in the British woollen industry, wrote "A History of Handknitting"?

Answer: The Bishop of Leicester

Bishop Richard Rutt is famous for his long service in Korea and the fact that after he retired as Bishop of Leicester he converted to Roman Catholicism and was ordained a Catholic priest. Since then he has written well received books on various subjects including the highly regarded "A History of Knitting".

It is a fascinating book and is an excellent source of historical knitting information, images, and patterns as well as a social history.
Source: Author Calpurnia09

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