The History of Knitting Circles: From Wartime Duty to Social Revival Knitting circles have long been more than just craft clubs. These gatherings have provided comfort during times of war, a place for connection during periods of social change, and a creative outlet that continues to thrive in the modern era. ⸻ Wartime Roots: Crafting for a Cause Knitting circles gained widespread prominence during World War I, when women across countries like the U.S., U.K., and Australia took up their needles