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Sylvia Olsen, 66, has released two books in the past month, the 19th and 20th of her 20-year career. TEX McLEOD North Saanich author Sylvia Olsen went on tour in support of her last book, Knitting ...

Like many traditional domestic crafts, knitting has experienced a huge surge in popularity in the 21st century, making it fashionable and even radical. But the history of hand knitting is still ...

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