did the spanish bring knitting to the north american southwest in 1700's?

Question

reenactor in 1752 to 1777 at the tubac presido in arizona. would like tonow if possible.

Answer 1

Hey Summer Storm Wolf,

Anyone comming to Arizona could have brought knitting. An exact geographical origin for knitting cannot be specified. The craft is believed to have been developed B.C., but this is disputed today. The oldest remnants of seemingly knitted pieces are those that were worn as socks. It is believed that socks and stockings were the first pieces to be produced by techniques similar to knitting as they had to be shaped in order to fit the foot, whereas woven cloth could be used for most other items of clothing.