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Sharon Liptrott

Dumfries Museum showcases centuries-old craft of Sanquhar knitting

Dumfries Museum showcased the centuries-old craft of Sanquhar knitting on Saturday.

Museums curator Judith Hewitt was keen to show visitors some of the pieces held within its collection and, after teaming up with A’ The Airts, Sanquhar, and Sanquhar Pattern Designs, was able to offer the chance to see how it is done – and to learn about its history and heritage.

This traditional way of knitting, with its distinctive black and white patterning, is still practiced today.

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