Although, it is believed that people were engaged in Split Pom Pom Maker long before our era. Even in the frozen lava of Pompeii, archaeologists have found prints of knitted stockings. Copts - Egyptian Christians - introduced the Europeans to this handicraft. They traveled throughout Europe for missionary purposes and took with them many beautiful handmade clothes. The Europeans liked her very much so that they did not even adopt the techniques of making these things from the Copts. And thus knitting spread throughout Europe. In the 13th century. in France, knitting has become a profitable production. And in Scotland, whole families knitted, creating original, multi-colored patterns that adorned clothes. The Scots also created a traditional beret that became a symbol of their country. In addition, there were special schools where men studied the skill for 6 years, after which they passed difficult exams. Despite this, only the most gifted could become famous and knit for rich people. After all, only the rich could afford such a luxury. It is known that the Swedish king Eric the fourth, bought himself a pair of handmade silk stockings, which cost as much as his shoemaker received for a whole year. There are also many male knitters among modern craftsmen. For example, David Babcock broke the record and knitted a three-meter scarf in a knitting marathon in just over 5 hours. And even the well-known George Lucas, the creator of "Star Wars", loves to retire with needles in his hands.
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