Knit Collection (page 8)

Woman in knitted dress gesturing in studio, (B&W), portrait

Senior woman knitting

AD: HOSIERY FOR MEN, 1919. American advertisement for Shaw Knit Hosiery for Men, 1919

German woman - crocheting for her brother at the front - WW1
A German woman (Gertrude Konigshain) works on a piece of crochet - possibly a favour to her brother (?) fighting at the front during WW1

Dutch Peasant Girls knitting Fathers socks
Dutch Peasant Girls knitting their Father a pair of socks. Classic Dutch scene (including obligatory windmill) visible in background Date: circa 1910s

German Girl knits socks for her man on the frontline
A German Girl sits alone in her home knitting socks for her man who is away fighting on the Western Front. The captions translates as: " Fate is in Gods Hand - though Courage

Active Service - WW1 knitting postcard by Harold Copping
Postcard from the First World War depicting a woman knitting comforts for soldiers (note the khaki coloured wool), and gazing wistfully into the distance

South America, Peru, famous Pisac market, Peruvian crafts, hand knit gloves with llamas

Canada, New Brunswick, Lakeburn. London-Wul Economusee. Typical wool producer using traditional methods. (Editorial Usage Only)

Handknitted twin set 1949

Minding baby. Wood engraving, American, 1873
BABY SCENE, 1873. Minding baby. Wood engraving, American, 1873

A doll made from waste material by a child in a knitting mill where mother works. Photograph by Lewis Wickes Hine, 1908
HINE: DOLL, 1908. A doll made from waste material by a child in a knitting mill where mother works. Photograph by Lewis Wickes Hine, 1908

Advert for Harrods gifts for the H. M forces 1939
Gifts fo H.M forces. Sevice cardigan and pullovers, khaki shirts, upper boots, tan cape leather gloves, suede leather cardigan, socks, balaclava helmet scarf, proofed poplin under jacket. Date: 1939

Traditional hat being knit (close-up), Taquile Island (also known as Isla Taquile), Lake Titicaca, Peru

Norway, Hordaland, Bergen. Norways second largest city. The historic Bryggen quarter, UNESCO. Traditional Norwegian wool sweaters

Europe, Scotland. Typical tartan skirts. THIS IMAGE RESTRICTED - Not available to U.S. land tour travel operators

Europe, Scotland. Classic Scottish tartan attire with sporran (pouch or bag). THIS IMAGE RESTRICTED - Not available to U.S. land tour travel operators

CANADA: DAILY LIFE, 1883. Interior of a home in rural Canada. Engraving, 1883

RAINY DAY AT RESORT, 1879. Bored vacationers in the parlor of a seaside hotel in Wales, Great Britain. Wood engraving, English, 1879

Knitting pattern for a baby 1941
A 1940s knitting pattern providing instructions on how to make a knitted dress for a baby. With the onset of World War Two and the introduction of rationing

Knitting pattern 1941
A 1940s knitting pattern providing instructions on how to make a v-neck cardigan. With the onset of World War Two and the introduction of rationing

Knitting Spaghetti
No this silly man is not covered in spaghetti, he is learning to knit! Date: 1930s

Robin knitting pattern for a twin set
Front cover of a Robin knitting pattern for a smart 1950s twin set modelled by a rather vacant looking lady. Date: c.1955

Hands knitting affected by osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis. Elderly womans hands use knitting needles whilst affected by osteoarthritis and showing Heberdens nodes. Osteoarthritis is a common form of arthritis resulting from wear

Synthetic fibres, SEM
Synthetic fibres. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of synthetic fibres woven to form material for clothing

CASSATT: LYDIA, 1880. Lydia Crocheting in the Garden at Marly. Oil on canvas by Mary Cassatt, 1880

RED CROSS POSTER, c1917. American Red Cross poster requesting knit socks to send to troops in Europe during World War I, c1917

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Courtship using a whispering rod on Halloween in colonial days. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

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Woman reenactor knitting at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph

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Woman reenactor knitting at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph

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Knitting needles and handspun wool yarn at a Yorktown reenactment, Virginia. Digital photograph

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Knitting needles and handspun wool at a Yorktown reenactment, Virginia. Digital photograph

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Knitting needles and handspun wool at a Yorktown reenactment, Virginia. Digital photograph

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Knitting needles and handspun wool at a Yorktown reenactment, Virginia. Digital photograph

AF, Egypt, Upper Egypt, Aswan. Aswan souk (market), Nubian knit crafts

Knitting pattern
A 1940s knitting pattern providing instructions on how to make a tuck-in blouse. With the onset of World War Two and the introduction of rationing

Anon. Cats cradles
A little boy kitten obediently helps a lady cat with her knitting wool

Wolsey knitwear advertisement
Advertisement for Wolsey clothing, showcasing their sleek vest and pantie sets

Pringle advertisement
Pringle of Scotland is one of the oldest luxury good labels in the world and was founded by Robert Pringle in 1815. Here they are advertising their sweater collection

Hand knitteds conserve coupons
Instructions on how to make a ribbed sweater with peep bo front, and a green jerkin with full pink sleeves and detachable dicky-collar

Balling up knitting yarn
The machine used to ball up knitting yarn ready for sale. Picture taken in the massive Darlington factory of Patons & Baldwins. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Teenager being told off
An older woman knits in her sitting room, whilst delivering a stern reprimand to a sullen faced teenage girl (her daughter) who sits alongside her looking downcast and moderately fed up

Knitting a Jersey
A woman, seated by an open door, knits a jersey as worn by fishermen and sailers on the Cornish coast

Knitting with Mother
A little boy watches his mother knitting. Clothing was rationed during World War Two the ability to knit for the whole family and make-do and mend was crucial

Thatched Cottages
A delightful group of old thatched cottages in the little Wiltshire village of West Lavington, where children play safely on the street and there is a community spirit

Life in America. Porch
Two ladies knit, whilst swinging in their chairs on the porch

German Enthusiasm
While the ladies knit socks for those in the trenches, a hero from the front recounts his glorious exploits

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"Unraveling the Threads of History: A Journey through Knitting" Step into a world where yarn becomes art, and needles weave tales of tradition and resilience. From pirate knitting patterns to Baldwin's knitting leaflet during WW1, the craft has left its mark on countless lives throughout history. In the book of patterns titled "Women & War - How to knit and crochet, " we discover how this humble skill played a vital role in supporting soldiers on the frontlines. As women back home diligently worked with their traditional Indian wool, they stitched warmth and hope into every garment destined for brave hearts far away. On a sunny beach, a mother sits surrounded by her four children, their laughter harmonizing with the rhythmic click-clack of her knitting needles, and is here that generations intertwine as Dutch colonists in early New Amsterdam brought their cherished craft across oceans, passing it down from one family member to another. During WW1, an advertisement for Cock o' th North wool urges citizens to contribute to war efforts by picking up their needles once more. Meanwhile, Robin's knitting pattern featuring an old chap with a pipe reminds us that creativity knows no age limits; it connects us all through shared passions. A timeless lithograph by Currier & Ives depicts a grandmother patiently teaching her granddaughter how to knit—a scene frozen in time but resonating with love and knowledge passed down through generations. In Millicent Sowerby's enchanting artwork "Sewing in the Garden, " we witness nature becoming part of the creative process itself—an inspiration for knitters worldwide. As we explore further into this rich tapestry of stories surrounding knitwear, we stumble upon "Knit a Bit, " an ode to European craftsmanship that celebrates Scotland's Gretna Green Tartan Shop—where tartans are transformed into wearable works of art.