Knitting is highly fashionable nowadays and the history of the subject is really fascinating. In the distinguished author’s capable hands, the history of the development of the art, from domestic handcraft to the wonders of computer controlled industrial knitting using today’s incredible new age materials, is narrated concisely and clearly. The V&A has a unique collection of knitted fashions and artefacts, some of which dates back to the 4th century. Sandy Black is Professor of Fashion and Textile Design and Technology at the London College of Fashion.