Far from the cosy image of grey-haired grannies knitting endless socks or charity squares, come and hear how knitting played an important part in wartime espionage. Discover how the simple binary system of just 2 stitches, Knit and Purl, could be used to pass on information to resistance groups and others involved in clandestine warfare.

Linda Parkhouse has spent over 40 years as a freelance hand knitting pattern designer and writer for all the major women's general interest national magazines, as well as many specialist knitting publications, with a special interest in knitting history.

FREE talk (donations welcome). Adults only. Advance booking essential. Ask at Huntingdon Library, call 0345 045 5225, or email Huntingdon.Library@cambridgeshire.gov.uk