Knitting Collection (page 2)

George Newnes shoot for Woman's Own - Knitting
Client: George Newnes (Publisher) - Shoot for Woman's Own (likely for an advertising space sales feature) - Mother and daughter knitting - February 10, 1964 - shot at 20

Knitting Pattern shoot Date: circa 1959

Formula 1 1970: Canadian GP
CIRCUIT MONT-TREMBLANT, CANADA - SEPTEMBER 20: A driver in the support paddock crocheting whilst sat on her car during the Canadian GP at Circuit Mont-Tremblant on Sunday September 20, 1970, Canada

Knitted Waterfall - Crochet
Vertigo Artography

Doily Peaks - Snow Crochet
Vertigo Artography

knitting, reading
Ramiz Sahin

Business card, studio portrait of elderly woman knitting. (c1880s). Creator: Karolina Christianson
Business card, studio portrait of elderly woman knitting. (c1880s)

The International Exhibition - "Girl of the Parish of Rattvik, in Decarlia, by the Fireside", by Johan Frederick Hockert, 1862. Engraving of a painting

Grandmother from Krasnoyarsk, 1904. Creator: Boris Vasilievich Smirnov
Grandmother from Krasnoyarsk, 1904. Boris Vasilievich Smirnov (1881-1954) was a Russian artist who in 1904 traveled by prisoner transport from western Russia across Siberia

Fashion model Kathy Simmonds would be needled if she missed any of the latest styles. So these days shes busy building up a collection of winter woollies

Woman Wearing Knit Bathing Suit Standing Wall Ocean Sea Background Holding Sun Hat Beach Bag Sail Boat Fashion Beauty
UNITED STATES - Circa 1930s: Woman Wearing Knit Bathing Suit Standing Wall Ocean Sea Background Holding Sun Hat Beach Bag Sail Boat Fashion Beauty Style Swim Wear Retro

Find the Fault card No. 20 -- woman knitting a sock. circa 1930s

Spanish advert for pension savings scheme
3786364 Spanish advert for pension savings scheme; (add.info.: Spanish advert for pension savings scheme. Encouraging people to work for the benefits of old age)

Retro Nordic Jersey Pattern Retro Vintage Scandinavian Woolen Jumper Pattern

Le Grain (The Squall), c.1871-81 (oil on canvas)
7444537 Le Grain (The Squall), c.1871-81 (oil on canvas) by Schneider, Felicie (nee Fournier) (1831-88); 130.81x97.79 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Mrs Hearne and her Grand-niece Fanny Sowman
CW24146 Portrait of Mrs Hearne and her Grand-niece Fanny Sowman by Hardy, Frederick Daniel (1826-1911); Private Collection; (add.info.: by Frederick Daniel Hardy); © Christopher Wood Gallery

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)

Lenny Henry. Pictured in 1984, wearing his Rastacap, when he was a familiar face on Childrens TV and the comedy tv and stage circuit

Pop singer Marty Wilde and his 19-year-old wife Joyce on the beach at Shell Bay, Dorset. They are living in Sandbanks while Marty is appearing at the Pavilion Theatre in Bournemouth

Fishing from Hastings Pier, East Sussex. 6th October 1952

Woman at home knitting. Circa 1955 A119-003

If you re going to have a scarf, have a long one thats the philosophy of Susan Young. And shes had the sparks flying from her knitting pins lately at Calderwood Primary School Lanarkshire

Edina and Lena knitwear Haute Couture have every garment hand knitted, one of their arteas is Plymouth and Joan Latham (37) recruits home knitters here

Old lady telling stories to children
An old lady telling stories to a group of wide-eyed children. Her memories must relate to the 18th century, which these modern young Regency blades would think to be pre-historic

Canada, Maritimes, Newfoundland, Gift Shop

England, Somerset, Bath, Bath Guildhall Market, Shop Display of Colourful Knitting Wool

A woman knits a rug as she takes part in Beraginya festival of folklore art in the town
A woman knits a rug as she takes part in " Beraginya" festival of folklore art in the town of Oktyabrski, Belarus, June 24, 2018. REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko

Balaclava and sleeping cap knitting patterns, WW1
Patterns from a plain helmet or balaclava cap (top) and a sleeping cap taken from a Great War era Baldwins knitting booklet with instructions for knitting various comforts for soldiers at the front

Fashion-Muller-Saint Laurent
A model presents a creation for French designer Yves Saint Laurent, 22 January 2002, during the retrospective part of Saint Laurents last ever show at the Centre Georges Pompidou art gallery in

Art deco advert for Viyella knitting yarn, a silhouette of a lady's hands knitting. Date: 1931

Front cover of Beehive knitting pattern booklet for men's socks, hats, balaclavas etc, for Royal Navy and Merchant Navy sailors and for the Army Date: 1918

Advert for Lister's Knitting Wools Date: 1924

An anthropomorphic cat knitting, Victorian period

Lady in traditional dress in Tan-y-Bwlch, Wales, Victorian period, hand coloured photo

Girl in Shetland knitting as she walks, Scotland

A Shetland Knitter Victorian period

Lady carrying peat and knitting, Shetland Isles

Wartime P & B Knitting Wools Advert
A wartime advertisement promoting P & B knitting wools, the photograph portrays a young woman showing off her striped cardigan. You can knit it from odd ounces and save precious coupons

WW2 Greetings Card, For Freedom!
A WW2 greetings card with a white ribbon, the illustration portrays a young woman knitting a large Union Jack flag upon her decorative chair. Date: circa 1940s

WW2 Women Sewing
This illustration shows four women sat at home, knitting and sewing to assemble comforts for the war services during WW2. Date: circa 1941

WW2 - Knitting for the Merchant Seamen
WW2 - Home Front - A lovely photograph of 78 year-old Isabella Ottilie Simpkins of Whitstable, Kent - knitting for the Merchant Seamen Date: circa 1941

Swansea and South Wales Institution for the Blind
Girls knitting and sewing at the Swansea and South Wales Institution for the Blind

Girl Knitting
A photograph used for advertisement purposes, portraying a young girl concentrating on her knitting. Date: circa 1939

An Embroidered Jumper for Coronation Year
Knitting pattern, An Embroidered Jumper for Coronation Year, with a lion design Date: 1953

Table of handiwork, Garden Fete at Charlton Park, London
Table of knitting and sewing, Garden Fete at Charlton Park, SE London, 17 July 1920 Date: 1920

Granny
A portrait painting of an old granny wearing a white bonnet, sat at a kitchen table doing some knitting. Date: circa 1922

Allenburys Diet Advertisement
An advertisement for Allen & Hanburys Ltd, promoting Allenbury's diet for invalids. They have used a portrait painting of a young Red Cross nurse from 1914-15, who is seated wearing her uniform

A Girl Knitting, by Philippe Mercier
A Girl Knitting by German-French Huguenot artist Philippe Mercier Date: 1724

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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.