@cleevelyknits: Thrumming is a very old technique within textiles. However, there’s very limited evidence that it existed in knitting for as long. Some of the earliest examples in textiles date back to 15th and 16th century sailor hats. More recently, it’s been popularised as a knitting technique in Canada in the late 20th century. I love discovering techniques like this—and I’m very grateful to Coni at Alpaka Wollshop for showing me how to do it @swissyarnfestival
I made a thrummed hat maybe 10 years ago and it's never been cold enough for me to wear it - warm is an understatement 😂
2026-03-29 14:13:56
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Goo :
My sensory issues could never
2026-03-29 16:49:51
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violethare :
This is what needs to be taught to young people when they learn about early societies. Things like knitting, stitching, and sewing aren’t some benign crafts relegated to women, they’re literally what allowed us to survive. Hunting was vital, but you know what was equally vital? Staying alive in cold climates. Having clothing that sustained you through consistent use. This is amazing, and we wouldn’t have spread out and survived without it! Many people without access to cites still rely on these crafts, and they’re as incredible as any other vital skill.
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NaturesDaughterNL :
humans are so freaking smart so interesting
2026-03-29 15:42:37
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Sydney B :
I learned about thrumming from Stephanie Pearl-McPhee. Such a clever technique.
2026-03-29 14:24:06
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99ProblemsAndIAm1 :
Would it be illegal for me to suggest that you could crochet the thrum in after?
2026-03-29 21:35:47
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Wassberg 🇸🇪 :
I have heard of it but never tried.. in sweden they are called vattenbärarvantar, in english it's water carrier gloves/mittens. the name comes from the way they ceep your hands warm even if you get water on them from carrying water buckets from the well or stream
2026-03-29 10:52:56
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Lauren :
I’m sure it’s amazing for warmth but for some reason seeing it get turned inside out made me very uncomfortable
2026-03-29 16:36:02
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primrosepierrot :
i have chronically cold feet, im trying this knitting sockss
2026-03-29 21:20:31
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elbeth61 :
Norwegian here, and have been knitting. Never seen this, great idea.
2026-03-30 18:18:39
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Books72 :
Thrumming in mittens is a long held tradition in Newfoundland and Labrador ( a province in Canada) best guesses they have been thrumming mitts in the province for well over 150 yrs as a way of making warm water resistant mitts for fisherman.
2026-03-29 18:33:22
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ColleenMac2021 :
I’ve made many pairs of thrummed mittens and also a few pairs of thrummed slippers. All very warm and great for our cold Canadian winters
2026-03-29 13:53:00
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AvenSarah 🇨🇦 :
I made my partner thrummed mittens maybe 20 years ago and they can only pull them out for the coldest days — they’re so warm they’re unbearable if it’s above -20!
2026-03-29 23:17:22
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Icelandic amma 🇮🇸 :
Just learned something new at 67!
2026-03-29 10:37:56
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Corrina :
I've been knitting nearly 40 years and although I've seen 1 item of clothing with the "bumps" inside I've never seen it demonstrated and never knew what it was called. Thank you
2026-03-29 15:36:00
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😵💫 :
I have a pair of thrummed slippers that I made a few years back. They are crazy warm!!
2026-03-29 19:54:03
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wickswan :
Fascinating! Thanks for sharing
2026-03-29 16:29:07
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🫧𝓥𝓲𝒆𝓷𝓷𝒆🎐 :
Lice? They look like cute hearts😅 🤎
2026-03-31 23:51:25
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CoastalMiss :
big in Newfoundland, Canada.
2026-03-30 16:53:20
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Longdoglover 🇨🇦 :
Newfoundlanders have been knitting this way always
2026-03-29 17:01:10
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Missy Pants :
I have slippers like that from Newfoundland. It's super common there.
2026-03-29 21:32:56
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Chelsea 🍊👱♂️=🆘️🌎 :
Ooh i bet i could use this to add felted insoles to slippers🤔
2026-03-29 17:37:54
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Nicole Millard Mouch :
I made a pair of mittens years ago with this technique!
2026-03-30 00:49:57
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cindyreavescherry :
Made gloves for my daughter in law that works outside a lot.
2026-03-29 12:26:34
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ben :
I gotta show this to my mum for my next set of socks!
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