Knitting Collection (page 14)

Fashion studio forms needlework eg crocheting
Fashion studio, (other forms of) needlework, eg.: crocheting, knitting, embroidering, Isaac Israels (mentioned on object), 1875 - 1919, paper, h 625 mm × w 465 mm

Knitting old lady Interior paisible title object
Knitting old lady Interior paisible (title on object), (other forms of) needlework, eg.: crocheting, knitting, embroidering, Alexander Hugo Bakker Korff (mentioned on object), 1871, paper, ink, pen

Farm interior farm building a civic architecture
Farm interior, farm (building) - a - civic architecture: inside, communal rooms, (other forms of) needlework, eg.: crocheting, knitting, embroidering, Jozef Israels (mentioned on object)

Turkish Woman Embroidery Frame Turkish woman
Turkish Woman at her Embroidery Frame Turkish woman in front of her embroidery frame, A Turkish lady sitting on the floor behind an embroidery frame, (other forms of) needlework, eg.: crocheting

Young man visits old woman Two praying girls
Young man visits old woman - Two praying girls, Two book illustrations on a plate. To the left is a young man kissing an older womans forehead in an armchair

Women Institute Jerusalem Arab women knitting
Womens Institute Jerusalem Arab women knitting in Old City. 1934, Israel

Grandmother Kasebier Knitting Gertrude Kasebier
Grandmother Kasebier with Knitting; Gertrude Kasebier (American, 1852 - 1934); Germany; 1895 - 1901; Gelatin silver print; 35.7 x 27.9 cm (14 1, 16 x 11 in.)

Meyerheim Die Strickstunde Instruction Knitting
Meyerheim: Die Strickstunde, Instruction in Knitting; Gustav Schauer (German, 1826 - 1902); 1865 - 1875; Albumen silver print

Knitting Library recto verso 1881 Mary Cassatt
Knitting in the Library (recto); Knitting in the Library (verso), c. 1881. Mary Cassatt (American, 1844-1926). Graphite; sheet: 31.3 x 40.1 cm (12 5/16 x 15 13/16 in.); image

Knitting Library recto 1881 Mary Cassatt American
Knitting in the Library (recto), c. 1881. Mary Cassatt (American, 1844-1926). Graphite; sheet: 31.3 x 40.1 cm (12 5/16 x 15 13/16 in.); image: 28 x 22 cm (11 x 8 11/16 in.)

Knitting Library verso 1881 Mary Cassatt American
Knitting in the Library (verso), c. 1881. Mary Cassatt (American, 1844-1926). Soft ground lines transferred from etching plate; sheet: 31.3 x 40.1 cm (12 5/16 x 15 13/16 in.); image

Madame Defarge. Illustration By Harry Furniss For The Charles Dickens Novel A Tale Of Two Cities From The Testimonial Edition, Published 1910

Alice And The Knitting Sheep. Illustration By Sir John Tenniel, 1820-1914
Alice And The Knitting Sheep.Illustration By Sir John Tenniel, 1820-1914. From The Book Through The Looking-Glass And What Alice Found There By Lewis Carroll. Published London 1912

Three old ladies knitting at one of the Day Centres run by the Birmingham Council for Old People

Old English Sheepdog turned into wool, Cornwall
An Old English Sheepdog with its enterprising owners, who spin its longhaired coat into balls of wool for knitting, at home in Mullion, Cornwall. Date: circa 1980s

Girl and boy in knitted cardigans. The price of the pattern is shown in both old and new currencies (one shilling equalling five pence). circa 1971

Two nuns in Eastbourne, Sussex - one of them is knitting. Date: circa 1960s

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

WWII knitting booklet, Home Front Woollies
Front cover of a knitting booklet produced by Weldons featuring a variety of patterns to make garments for war workers from a resolute looking member of the Home Guard to female members of the armed

WWII knitting, New Woollies for soldiers, sailors & airmen
Front cover of a knitting booklet from the Second World War published by yarn manufacturer Weldon, featuring woollen garments which could made for men in the armed services

Mittens and body belt, WW1 knitting, comforts for troops
Patterns for mittens and a body belt (designed to keep the midriff warm), two items of clothing which could be knitted for soldiers at the front featured in a Great War era knitting booklet published

Helmet with cape pieces by Marjory Tillotson, WW1 knitting
Pattern from a Baldwins knitting booklet during the First World War for a wool helmet with cape pieces to protect the neck and chest designed by the leading knitting expert

Weldons garments & hospital comforts, knitting booklet, WW1
Be useful in this time of war. Front cover of a Weldons booklet with instructions on how to make a variety of garments for soldiers and hospital comforts for wounded men

Sentinel knitting booklet, socks, WW1
Front cover of the Sentinel Knitting Booklet published by Charles Sykes and Co, of St. Andrews Mills, Bradford during the First World War

Knitted helmet, WW1 knitting, comforts for soldiers
Photograph and pattern written by Marjory Tillotson for Baldwins yarn manufacturers, to make a knitted helmet with cap pieces - one of numerous comforts for soldiers suggested during the First World

Man in Khaki WW1 sock knitting kit box and instructions
The Man in Khaki sock knitting kit, designed to make the knitting of socks for troops as simple and efficient as possible

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

Checked knitted chess board vest, WW1
A British soldier proudly displaying a knitted vest under his jacket which, as well as eeping him warm, doubles as a portable chess and draughts board

NEW YORK: CHINATOWN, 1942. Women in a gift shop in Chinatown, New York City. Photograph by Marjory Collins, 1942

Young boy and girl sitting on sofa, imitating married couple

The unofficial strike of petrol tanker men is now seriously affecting London garages, many of which are today displaying Sold Out notices

A woman working at an upright rotary knitting machine, patented in 1855 by Clark Tompkins of Troy, New York
TEXTILES: KNITTING MACHINE. A woman working at an upright rotary knitting machine, patented in 1855 by Clark Tompkins of Troy, New York. Wood engraving, American, c1875

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Dutch family at home in New Netherland. Hand-colored woodcut 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

Fish market at a Norwegian port, 1880s
Fishermen selling their fresh cod in Bergen, Norway, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Knitting mill workers
Workers at their machines in a knitting mill, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Susi - with knitting on a needle, some of it unravelling. 1950s

Woman knitting with six foot needles and very thick wool. Date: circa 1980s

Companion Pieces -- The Friend Who Knits. 1940

Babies knitted hood 1864
Victorian babies knitted hood. Date: 1864

Babies sock 1864
Victorian babies woolen sock. Date: 1864

Advert for Frederick Gorringe winter comforts 1915
Winter comforts... for our troops. Advertisement for Frederick Gorringe, winter woollies, khaki cardigans and service scarfs for British soldiers during World War I. 1915

Rainbow Wool for French Knitting circa 1930s

Dalecarlian peasant girl, Sweden
Dalecarlian peasant girl knitting, Dalecarlia (Dalarna), Sweden. 1883

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

Susi and friend with knitting and sewing things, getting everything into a mess. 1950s

Susi - under the sewing box. 1950s

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"Knitting: A Timeless Craft Weaving Stories and Warmth" In the midst of chaos, knitting threads together a sense of comfort and unity. With Mabel Lucie Attwell's enchanting illustration in "Theres a Long, Long Trail, " we embark on a journey through time. During World War II, an instruction booklet titled "Knitting for the RAF" became a lifeline for many brave souls. Knitting needles clicked rhythmically as they crafted garments to protect those who soared high above. Amidst wartime scarcity, even advertisements played their part. A poster advertising Sunlight Soap showcased the versatility by featuring intricate patterns that could be created with their product. Who said pirates couldn't knit? Unveiling a pirate knitting pattern brought whimsy to this age-old craft, proving that creativity knows no bounds. Even royalty found solace in knitting during challenging times. In May 1942, the Royal family gathered at home for a special sitting captured by ILN magazine—a heartwarming image that reminds us of our shared humanity. The term "Knitting Sweetheart" emerged as loved ones knitted tokens of affection for soldiers fighting far from home. Each stitch carried love and hope across vast distances. Sometimes mischief finds its way into our yarn-filled world—like when mischievous kittens become tangled in wool. Their playful antics remind us to embrace joy amidst life's tangles. Becoming an expert knitter requires dedication and practice. Countless hours are spent perfecting techniques and unraveling challenges until mastery is achieved—an art form worth celebrating. From Shetland shawls to Baldwin's knitting leaflet during WW1, these timeless creations have adorned shoulders throughout history—each one telling its own story woven with care and craftsmanship. In times of war, Patons knitting wools advertisement provided comfort through handmade comforts—a reminder that even small acts can make significant differences in people's lives. Books like "Women & War.