PART 4

Questions 31 – 40

Complete the notes below.

Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Hand knitting

Interest in knitting

●   Knitting has a long history around the world.

●   We imagine someone like a 31 ……………… knitting.

●   A 32 ……………… ago, knitting was expected to disappear.

●   The number of knitting classes is now increasing.

●   People are buying more 33 ……………… for knitting nowadays.

Benefits of knitting

●   gives support in times of 34 ……………… difficulty

●   requires only 35 ……………… skills and little money to start

●   reduces stress in a busy life

Early knitting

●   The origins are not known.

●   Findings show early knitted items to be 36 ……………… in shape.

●   The first needles were made of natural materials such as wood and 37 ……………… .

●   Early yarns felt 38 ……………… to touch.

●   Wool became the most popular yarn for spinning.

●   Geographical areas had their own 39 ……………… of knitting.

●   Everyday tasks like looking after 40 ……………… were done while knitting.