Knitted Collection (page 6)

Advert for D. H Evans & Co womens undergarments 1912
Comfortable hand-knitted lightweight undergarments suitable for riding, motoring, cycling and winter nights. 1912

Man in knitted waistcoat by Stitchcraft knitting patterns. 1960s

The Vienna Auto cap - ladies motoring wear 1912
Helmet-shaped knitted cap designed to protect the chin from the wind during inclement weather. The cap is warm, light, and porous

Knitted swimming costume, c. 1935
Woman wearing a knitted swimming costume in an intarsia pattern, 1930s. c.1935

Models wearing fashionable jerseys 1933
Three models wearing fashionable jerseys for the summer; (top left) green and yellow striped with collar sleeves and waist band in former shade

Boys and fishing boats in Newlyn Harbour, Cornwall
Two little boys admiring the fishing boats in Newlyn Harbour, Cornwall. Date: circa 1980s

Little boy and labrador dog
Little boy sitting on a sofa with a labrador dog (golden retriever). circa 1970s

Nursery Viyella advertisement, 1939
An advertisement showing a baby and a knitted vest to promote the qualities of Nursery Viyella knitting yarn. The advertisement reads

Simpson of Piccadilly advertisement - Jean Shrimpton
Advertisement for cashmere womenswear from Simpson of Piccadilly, modelled by Jean Shrimpton. Date: 1965

Wartime knitting section, Britannia and Eve, 1940
A double-page knitting section with a man wearing a top tank pullover in the first page, a woman with a plain sweater and another with a crochet snood, hat and mittens in the second. Date: 1940

Advert in Debenham & Freebody knitted coats 1917
Woolen knitted coat made from alpaca yarn. Artificial silk knitted coat suitable for indoor and outdoor wear. Graceful crepe-de-chine jumper. 1917

Knitted sweaters by Dior
Dior knitted sweaters in a large stitch; they are made in soft giant-ply wool to combine glamour with warmth. The navy sweater on the left is knitted diagonally in a chevron pattern

Pringle fashion 1965
A model wearing cashmere knitwear by Pringle of Scotland, the classic knitwear brand. The intarsia-patterned sleeveless sweater in pineapple and white is teamed with a classic pineapple cardigan

French WW1 knitting postcard - Patrie Famille
Patriotic French postcard showing a wife at home with her children and a huge pile of knitted comforts, thinking of her soldier husband, who is writing a letter home. Date: c.1915

WW1 British Royal Artillery officer wearing knitted scarf
Photograph of an unidentified officer in the Royal Artillery wearing a great coat and what looks like a hand knitted scarf or muffler. Date: c.1917

Gardener woman models recycled wool jumper, 1940s
A lady holds a trowel and models a knitted jumper, made from a rejuvenated old and stretch jersey, c. 1941. Date: c. 1941

Smiling 1940s girl in a knitted hat
A smiling girl models a two coloured bonnet-shaped hood, made from oddments of wool. Date: c. 1941

Babies in knitted clothes, circa 1941
A selection of modern knitted baby clothes, to accompany a piece on knitting patterns, circa 1941. Date: c. 1941

Knitted vest and pants, circa 1941
" The active man needs underclothes that will fit and give him freedom of movement...the pants are fitted trimly into the waist

Young stable hand, circa 1941
A little girl, modelling some knitted dungarees, holds the reins of a horse, circa 1941.The dungarees are knitted in stocking stitch, with ribbed waistband and garter stitch turn ups. Date: c. 1941

Baby in knitted clothes, circa 1941
A yawning baby models a 1940s knitted coat, frock and bonnet. Date: c. 1941

Children on doorstep in a Balham street, SW London
Four children on a doorstep in a Balham street, SW London. Date: circa 1961

Little girl looking glum
A little girl looking glum. Date: circa 1960s

Studio portrait, little boy on the phone
Studio portrait of a little boy on the phone. Date: circa 1960s

After a meal in a British trench 1915
A peaceful pipe before another spell of duty. 1915

Man with a dog in front of a garden shed
Man with a dog on his lap in front of a garden shed. The dog has the mans pipe in its mouth. Date: circa 1930s

Queens Work for Women Fund, making socks for soldiers, WW1
The Queens Work for Women Fund, whose headquarters were based in a mansion in Piccadilly, pictured with just some of the seventy machines which had been installed in the drawing room to work on some

Using socks to keep rifles in working order, WW1
A winters fighting expedient. A sock with the toe cut off and soaked in oil, used to cover the muzzle and keep a British soldiers rifle in good working order

Group of children on pavement, Balham, SW London
Group of children on a pavement in Balham, SW London, camping out under a wooden plank and a piece of corrugated iron sheeting. One girl is writing on a pre-printed form. Date: circa 1961

Boys drawing in chalk, Balham, SW London
Boys drawing chalk figures on the ground in a street in Balham, SW London. Date: circa 1961

2 Plain, 1 Purl, WW1 knitting cartoon
Cartoon by Stan Terry in The Tatler showing two plain old ladies and one pretty purl of a young woman all sat knitting comforts for troops at the Front. Date: 1917

Two boys with jam jar on a Balham street, SW London
Two little boys with a jam jar on a Balham street, SW London. Date: circa 1961

Group of children on a Balham street, SW London
Group of children standing in front of a house on a Balham street, SW London. Date: circa 1961

Little boy with puppy, Balham, SW London
A little boy leaning against a lamp post, holding a cute puppy, Balham, SW London. Date: circa 1961

Boys with toy gun, Balham, SW London
Two boys on a Balham street, SW London. The younger boy has a plastic bottle in his mouth, while the older one holds a toy gun. Date: circa 1961

Two children walking in a Balham street, SW London
Two young children walking hand-in-hand in a Balham street, SW London. Date: circa 1961

Advert for Shoolbreds service clothing 1915
Warm and durable khaki service winter clothing for World War One. 1915

Little girl being carried, Balham, SW London -- she appears to be crying. Date: circa 1961

WW1 American knitting song cover
Every Girl is Knitting for Some Mothers Son in France. Front cover of a patriotic knitting-themed song sheet music from the Great War written by Hawley and Bellaire. Date: c.1917

WW1 knitting song sheet music
Front cover of sheet music for Knitting Song, published during the First World War when national patriotism was manifested by knitting comforts for troops. Date: c.1917

WW1 Canadian knitting song, music sheet cover
Knitting Socks for Daddys Men, a patriotic song with words and music by Jean Munro Mulloy, wife of Trooper Mulloy of South African fame

American Red Cross Knitting song sheet music, WW1
Theres a Girl Who Is Knitting for You - words by George Hopkins, music by Florence Mills Nixson. Knitting song published in aid of the American Red Cross during the First World War. Date: c.1917

Sunlight Yarn Knitting book - vintage tennis fashion
Front cover of a Sunlight Yarn Knitting book featuring a young woman in a fine knitted jumper readying herself to take a smash during a tennis match. Date: 1914-1918

Baldwins knitting leaflet, WW1, winter at the front
Field & Hospital Comforts in Knitting and Crochet. Great War knitting booklet published by J & J Baldwins of Halifax featuring two British soldiers in a snowy trench on the Western Front

The Needle Worker, WW1 knitting & sewing booklet
Front cover of monthly magazine, The Needle Worker, from the Great War period featuring a photograph of a Belgian kepi cap - the knitting pattern for which was inside. Date: c.1915

Leachs knitting booklet - garments for scouts, WW1
Front cover of a Leachs knitting booklet from the Great War period. This issue focuses on making clothing for scouts who were an important part of the war effort at home. Date: c.1915

French WW1 knitting pattern
Reproduction of the front cover of a French WW1 period knitting booklet, with examples of tricotons (otherwise known as comforts ) available to knit for soldiers at the front. Date: 1914-1918

Leachs WW1 knitting booklet - Comforts for Men
Front cover of a Leachs Comforts for Men booklet, part of their Home Needlework Series, featuring a number of woollen comforts including a helmet or balaclava, fingerless gloves and socks

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"Knitted: A Journey Through Time and Style" Step back in time to the 1940s, where girls play bowls with grace and charm, their knitted attire adding a touch of elegance to the game. Discover the power of knitting during WW1 as Baldwins knitting leaflet becomes a lifeline for soldiers on the frontlines, providing warmth and comfort amidst chaos. In 1930, an advert for Treasure Cot baby specializes showcases adorable knitted garments that wrap little ones in love and tenderness. Witness Coco Chanel herself donning her own knitted designs, revolutionizing fashion with her impeccable taste and creativity. During WW1, The NeedleWorker magazine inspires women to knit for a cause, combining needles with Jessie Pope's heartfelt poem to bring solace to those affected by war. Travel forward in time to 1964 when Munrospun advertisement features librarians proudly wearing their knitted creations while immersing themselves in knowledge. Amidst the turmoil of WW1, Cock o th North wool advertisement encourages women everywhere to pick up their needles and contribute towards the war effort through knitting projects. Explore Muriel Dawson's captivating novel "Kicking Time, " where intricate details ponchos add depth and beauty to Portobello Road's vibrant atmosphere. Embrace winter adventures with Bon Ton Skiwear's cozy knits that keep you warm on snowy slopes while exuding timeless style and sophistication. In times of crisis like WWI, Frederick Gorringe advertises cardigans specially made for soldiers - a small gesture that brings them comfort amidst chaos. Transport yourself back to 1936 when delicate knitted bows adorn fashionable ladies' outfits - a charming accessory that adds whimsy and femininity.