Knitter Collection

Shetland knitter, Shetland Islands, Scotland. She is knitting as she walks along with a bulky load on her back. Date: late 19th century

Knitting 1934

A Shetland Peat Carrier
A Woman of the Shetland Islands carring turves of peat in a wicker back pack basket. She does her knitting whilst she walks (possible some distance). Date: circa 1910s

Cartoon by Charles Addams
A group of passengers on the New York subway look in alarm at the growing garment appearing from the knitting needles of one old lady - a sweater with two neck holes. Date: 1955

The Wensleydale knitters, 1850
3480171 The Wensleydale knitters, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the Wensleydale knitters at Hawes; Yorkshire. Everyone can be seen knitting; even while walking to the market)

The Same Old Yarn, 1918 (watercolour, gouache and pencil on board)
823237 The Same Old Yarn, 1918 (watercolour, gouache and pencil on board) by Christy, Howard Chandler (1873-1952); 88.9x64.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Same Old Yarn)

A Shetland Knitter Victorian period

The Dreamer, 1887 (oil on canvas)
MAN276867 The Dreamer, 1887 (oil on canvas) by Swynnerton, Annie Louisa (1844-1933); 53.3x42.8 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Grandmothers Green Thumb, 1880 (oil on canvas)
827127 Grandmothers Green Thumb, 1880 (oil on canvas) by Wilhelm, Heinrich (1816-1902); 61x48.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Grandmothers Green Thumb. Heinrich Wilhelm (1816-1902)

Gentle Persuasion, (oil on canvas)
989267 Gentle Persuasion, (oil on canvas) by Portielje, Edward (1861-1949); 46.3x38.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Gentle Persuasion. Edward Antoon Portielje (1861-1949). Oil on canvas

The Stockinger, 1911 (oil on board)
3744040 The Stockinger, 1911 (oil on board) by Farmer, Walter (1887-1947); 38.1x27.9 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle)

Knitters, High Bridge Park, (oil on canvas)
822997 Knitters, High Bridge Park, (oil on canvas) by Luks, George Benjamin (1867-1933); 76.1x91.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Knitters, High Bridge Park. George Benjamin Luks (1866-1933)

The Knitter, 1902. Creator: Theophile Alexandre Steinlen
The Knitter, 1902

Maria and Elisabeth van Rysselberghe Knitting in the Garden, c. 1912 (oil on canvas)
1196085 Maria and Elisabeth van Rysselberghe Knitting in the Garden, c.1912 (oil on canvas) by Rysselberghe, Theo van (1862-1926); 81x81.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Belgian

Knitting in a Norwegian Landscape, (oil on canvas)
989847 Knitting in a Norwegian Landscape, (oil on canvas) by Dahl, Hans (1849-1937); 66.1x99.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Knitting in a Norwegian Landscape. Hans Dahl (1849-1937)

The knitting needle (chromolitho)
977641 The knitting needle (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The knitting needle)

Sheep (colour litho)
2795434 Sheep (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sheep. Double page illustration contained in one of the series of Les Recreations Instructives)

The Young Shepherdess, (oil on canvas)
989268 The Young Shepherdess, (oil on canvas) by Carpentier, Evariste (1845-1922); 41x32.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Young Shepherdess. Evariste Carpentier (1845-1922). Oil on canvas

The Silence of Pure Innocence Persuades, where Speaking Fails, 1855 (oil on canvas)
1769797 The Silence of Pure Innocence Persuades, where Speaking Fails, 1855 (oil on canvas) by Brooks, Thomas (1818-92); 86.4x116.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Afternoon Pasttimes, (oil on canvas)
827057 Afternoon Pasttimes, (oil on canvas) by Curzon, Paul Alfred de (1820-95); 71x90.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Afternoon Pasttimes. Paul Alfred de Curzon (1820-1895). Oil on canvas

Madame Sans Culotte, c. 1789 (colour litho)
CHT268781 Madame Sans Culotte, c.1789 (colour litho) by French School, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Postcard of a tricoteuse, sent in 1913 (b / w photo)
660543 Postcard of a tricoteuse, sent in 1913 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

Tricoteuse (Knitter). Cover of Le Figaro Illustre, September 1896 (colour litho)
3098781 Tricoteuse (Knitter). Cover of Le Figaro Illustre, September 1896 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tricoteuse (Knitter)

Knitting, 1881 (plaster)
466401 Knitting, 1881 (plaster) by Eakins, Thomas Cowperthwait (1844-1916); 47 x 37.8 x 8.25 cm; Corcoran Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C

The Lost Stitch, 1886 (watercolour on paper)
822889 The Lost Stitch, 1886 (watercolour on paper) by Wood, Thomas Waterman (1823-1903); 50.8x35.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lost Stitch. Thomas Waterman Wood (1823-1903)

Female knitter, Paris, early 19th century.. Handcolored copperplate engraving by Gatine after an illustration by Louis-Marie Lante from Tradeswomen of Paris, Paris, 1823

Girls knitting socks by machine at the Elm Lodge School for Blind Girls, London, 1908
Girls knitting socks by machine at the Elm Lodge Residential School for Elder Blind Girls, West Norwood, Lambeth, London, 1908

Girl with a Pink Stocking. Artist: Serusier, Paul (1864-1927)
Girl with a Pink Stocking. Found in the collection of Petit Palais, Musee des Beaux-Arts de la Ville de Paris

A Shetland knitter, 1912. Artist: GW Wilson
A Shetland knitter, 1912. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. II. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1912]

Royal Coronation 1953 knitting book
Front cover of the Womans Companion Coronation Knitting Book with a dozen delightful designs for all the family. Patterns featured include a jumper for a little boy with a soldier on the front

War Workers Alphabet
A poem of the alphabet showing wartime womens working jobs from A to Z, including things such ass for shepherdess. Every letter of the alphabet includes an illustration

What to Knit for Baby - childrens knitting book
Charming illustration on the front cover of a knitting book published by Scotch Wool and Hosiery Stores. Date: c.1930

WW1 knitting - comic postcard, Naughty Netta
Naughty Nettas Knitting Knickers for the Seat of War. Humorous postcard inspired by the national effort of knitting comforts for soldiers during the First World War

HOUS2D-00060
Woman reenactor knitting at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph

HOUS2D-00061
Woman reenactor knitting at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph

Pour nos Soldats - French WW1 knitting postcard
First World War postcard, dated 31 January 1915, showing a woman knitting for our soldiers while in the background, a French soldier writes a letter in a trench on the Western Front. 1915

Woman of Naples knitting. Date: 1904

Working and knitting apron, WW1
A knitting apron, available from Elizabeth Ltd of South Molton Street, drawing inspiration from our Allies, Russian and Italy

L Amour Tricote, WW1 knitting
An elegant French lady absorbed in her knitting ignores a playful cherub who is tumbling about with her ball of wool. Knitting illustration from 1914 when women on the home front of the countries at

WW1 knitting song music sheet - I m Knitting a Rosary
Front cover of a music sheet for a knitting-themed song - I m Knitting a Rosary, - words by Robert Levenson and music by Vincent Plunkett

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

WW1 knitting booklet patterns, knitted helmets
Inside of a First World War era knitting booklet with various patterns instructing knitters how to make woollen comforts for the troops

American WW1 knitting booklet
Front and back cover of a knitting booklet produced by the C. T. Sherer Company of Worcester, Massachussetts, with patterns inside for the boys of the U. S. Army & Navy. Date: 1917

WW1 knitting booklet, The Higbee Company
The Knitting Needle has again come into its own. Front cover of a small booklet published by the Higbee Company (USA) containing patterns for knitting comforts for troops during the First World War

WW1 knitting - patriotic postcard
" We Must All Do Something for Our Country!" Two children sit on a doorstep knitting comforts for soldiers out of khaki wool

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"Unraveling the Threads of History: The Shetland Knitter's Tale" Step into the enchanting world of a Shetland Peat Carrier turned knitter, as we explore the rich knitting heritage of the Shetland Islands in Scotland. From humble beginnings to Victorian elegance, this caption takes you on a journey through time. Intricate patterns and delicate stitches come alive in the hands of a skilled Shetland knitter, whose artistry has been passed down for generations. As we delve into their craft, we discover how knitting became an integral part of daily life on these remote islands. Transport yourself to the Victorian period, where a Shetland Knitter would create exquisite garments fit for royalty. With attention to detail and dedication, they transformed yarns into masterpieces that adorned noble shoulders. A captivating cartoon by Charles Addams captures their whimsical spirit and love for their craft. Even during times of turmoil like World War I, knitting remained an essential tool for war workers. Through a comic postcard featuring Naughty Netta and her wartime creations, we glimpse at how knitting provided comfort amidst chaos. The image of Tricoteuse or knitting women conjures up visions from French Revolution history – strong-willed women who used their needles as weapons against injustice. Similarly empowered were our grandmothers with "green thumbs, " depicted in Grandmothers Green Thumb (1880), showcasing their nurturing nature both in gardens and with yarns. As dreams intertwine with reality, The Dreamer (1887) painting reminds us that even within peaceful moments captured on canvas lies inspiration for future creations - perhaps even new designs waiting to be knit together. And finally, let us not forget about celebrations. In Royal Coronation 1953 knitting book, patterns commemorated Queen Elizabeth II's coronation day - showcasing how knitting can unite communities during joyous occasions.