Jane Gaugain | |
|---|---|
 her 1840 book | |
| Born | Jane Alison 26 March 1804 |
| Died | 20 May 1860 Leith, Scotland |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Known for | Textiles |
| Spouse | J.J. Gaugain |
Jane Gaugain (née Alison) (26 March 1804 - 20 May 1860) was a Scottish knitter and writer. She built up a successful business in Edinburgh, Scotland, and published 16 volumes on knitting that helped make it a popular pastime for ladies and a source of income for lower classes of women. Her unusually-written pattern books are important in the history of textiles in Scotland.[1][2]
- ^ "Victorian Pioneer: The Story of 1840s knitting superstar Jane Gaugain". The Knitter. No. 129. 20 September 2018. Retrieved 5 September 2019.
- ^ "7 More Knitting Words to Keep You Warm". Merriam Webster. Retrieved 5 September 2019.
The earliest written use we currently have for garter stitch comes from an 1840 book of knitting, netting, and crochet patterns by the Scottish knitter and businesswoman, Jane Gaugain.