Knitting Collection (page 3)

'Female herring fishers, knitting on the dock, in front of empty buckets waiting for the return of fishing
MMM5479201 'Female herring fishers, knitting on the dock, in front of empty buckets waiting for the return of fishing, in Scarborough (Yorkshire, England)

France: A family plays with a train next to a garden cabin, 1920
LUX4811024 France: A family plays with a train next to a garden cabin, 1920; (add.info.: France: A family plays with a train next to a garden cabin, 1920); Photo © Lux-in-Fine.

Woman knitting as she sits at an invalid's bedside
2602623 Woman knitting as she sits at an invalid's bedside; (add.info.: Woman knitting as she sits at an invalid's bedside. Engraving, London, 1882.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Young woman knitting
2602622 Young woman knitting; (add.info.: Young woman knitting. Engraving, London, 1882); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Domestic interior with three generations
2602621 Domestic interior with three generations; (add.info.: Domestic interior with three generations round a stove. Grandmother spinning wood)

Hand-knitting on four needles
2602607 Hand-knitting on four needles; (add.info.: Hand-knitting on four needles. Old woman in rocking chair, feet on a footstool, wearing a bonnet and shawl, sits knitting outside her door)

Knitter -Female knitter, Paris, early 19th century, in red coat, black bonnet
FLO4658493 Knitter -Female knitter, Paris, early 19th century, in red coat, black bonnet and apron - Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Gatine after an illustration by Louis-Marie Lante

Kiss, Kite, Kite, Knit, Knob, Knot, Knot, Lace, Lake, Lamb, Lame, Lamp (engraving)
8649999 Kiss, Kite, Kite, Knit, Knob, Knot, Knot, Lace, Lake, Lamb, Lame, Lamp (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kiss, Kite, Kite, Knit, Knob)

Humorous cat postcard (colour litho)
8643324 Humorous cat postcard (colour litho) by Thiele, Carl Robert Arthur (1860-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Humorous cat postcard)

Wood Lane Open Air School, Shepherd's Bush, London (b/w photo)
8664271 Wood Lane Open Air School, Shepherd's Bush, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: School without walls)

William Lee (c1550-c1610) English inventor of the first frame-knitting machine (1589)
541021 William Lee (c1550-c1610) English inventor of the first frame-knitting machine (1589). Lee, born in Nottinghamshire, watching his wife industriously knitting by hand

Family from Bareges, French Pryenees, in traditional dress, c.1840 (engraving)
UIG5425631 Family from Bareges, French Pryenees, in traditional dress, c.1840 (engraving); (add.info.: The woman is knitting as she walks. The barefoot child is on its father's shoulders)

Knitting class Lafayette House, knitting class of wounded, between 1917 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
Knitting class Lafayette House, knitting class of wounded, between 1917 and c1920. Woman teaching soldiers how to knit at Lafayette House

Helen Ware, Grace Schnebe, Chrystal Hearn, Frances Starr, Gladys Hanson, Lucy Weston, May 1917. Actresses Helen (Remer) Ware (1877-1939), Grace Schnebbe (Mrs)

Berlin, knitting for soldiers in Doctor's anteroom, between 1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Berlin, knitting for soldiers in Doctor's anteroom, between 1914 and c1915. Women knitting things for soldiers in Berlin, Germany during World War I.

Knitting sisters
Koji Morishige

Granny Square
Emma Make

"La Culla" - painted by Williams - one of the prize pictures of the Glasgow Art Union, 1858. We have here a pleasing domestic picture, probably sketched from nature

Girl Knitting, c1860. Creator: Philipp Rumpf
Girl Knitting, c1860

Interior with knitting girl, 1868. Creator: Jacob Taanman
Interior with knitting girl, 1868

A Frolic at the Old Homestead, 1887. Creator: John Rogers
A Frolic at the Old Homestead, 1887

Woman in front of her house, 1914. Creator: Jan Mankes
Woman in front of her house, 1914

Dalecarlian Girl Knitting. Kål-Margit, 1901. Creator: Anders Leonard Zorn
Dalecarlian Girl Knitting. Kal-Margit, 1901

Mother and daughter of the Moravian Church, 1803-c.1899. Creator: J. Enklaar
Mother and daughter of the Moravian Church, 1803-c.1899. An unmarried young woman plays harpsichord while her mother is knitting next to her

Girl Knitting, 1885-1886. Creator: Bernardus Johannes Blommers
Girl Knitting, 1885-1886

In the dunes in Zandvoort, 1862. Creator: David Adolf Constant Artz
In the dunes in Zandvoort, 1862. Young woman knitting a sock

A Jutland Shepherd on the Moors, 1855. Creator: Frederik Vermehren
A Jutland Shepherd on the Moors, 1855. [Note knitting needles and wool.]

Fisher-girl with child in cart in the dunes, 1880. Creator: Bernardus Johannes Blommers
Fisher-girl with child in cart in the dunes, 1880

Girl Knitting in the Dunes, c.1870-c.1900. Creator: Bernardus Johannes Blommers
Girl Knitting in the Dunes, c.1870-c.1900

Madam Anna Seekamp, the Artist's Sister, 1882. Creator: Bertha Wegmann
Madam Anna Seekamp, the Artist's Sister, 1882

Villagers, 1872. Creator: Jacob Henricus Maris
Villagers, 1872

Rural Scene, 1848. Creator: Jorgen Sonne
Rural Scene, 1848

The Grandparents Sunday, 1898. Creator: Laurits Andersen Ring
The Grandparents Sunday, 1898

Visiting Grandfather, 1853. Creator: Julius Exner
Visiting Grandfather, 1853

Woman with her Knitting - One of the Artist's Sisters (?), 1827. Creator: Wilhelm Bendz
Woman with her Knitting. One of the Artist's Sisters (?), 1827

The Waagepetersen Family, 1830. Creator: Wilhelm Bendz
The Waagepetersen Family, 1830. Wine merchant and patron of the arts Christian Waagepetersen with wife and children

The Raffenberg Family, 1830. Creator: Wilhelm Bendz
The Raffenberg Family, 1830. (Marie Raffenberg was engaged to the artist)

Mrs. E. Terry Smith, (Miss Ethel Walker), portrait photograph, 1918 Oct. 9. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Mrs. E. Terry Smith, (Miss Ethel Walker), portrait photograph, 1918 Oct. 9

Comforts Committee of Navy League, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Comforts Committee of Navy League, between 1910 and 1920. USA. First World War: women using circular knitting machines to produce socks for sailors

Mrs. H.H. Rogers, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Mrs. H.H. Rogers, between 1910 and 1920
Mrs. H.H. Rogers, between 1910 and 1920. Woman using a circular knitting machine

Mrs. Evans Seawell & Mrs. Henry Rogers, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Mrs. Evans Seawell & Mrs
Mrs. Evans Seawell & Mrs. Henry Rogers, between 1910 and 1920. Women using knitting machines to knit socks

Mrs. E. Seawell & Mrs. H. Rogers, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Mrs. E. Seawell & Mrs. H
Mrs. Evans Seawell & Mrs. Henry Rogers, between 1910 and 1920. Women using knitting machines to knit socks

Miss Josephine Patton; Mrs. C.C. Marsh; Mrs. George D. Widener, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Miss Josephine Patton; Mrs. C.C. Marsh; Mrs. George D. Widener, between 1910 and 1920. Women using knitting machines to knit socks

Mrs. Thomas Marshall, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Mrs. Thomas Marshall, between 1910 and 1920
Mrs. Thomas Marshall, between 1910 and 1920. Woman knitting, with display of aprons and knitted items for sale, possibly a fundraising event. Sign written on US Senate notepaper

Scene from "Urith: A Tale of Dartmoor", By Sabine Baring Gould, M. A. 1890. Creator: Frank Dadd
'Urith: A Tale of Dartmoor", By Sabine Baring Gould, M. A.; Urith took out her knitting and sat on a stone by him, as he worked, 1890. From "The Graphic

Saint Elizabeth's Hospital, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Saint Elizabeth's Hospital, 1917
Saint Elizabeth's Hospital, 1917

Saint Elizabeth's Hospital, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Saint Elizabeth's Hospital, 1917
Saint Elizabeth's Hospital, 1917

Saint Elizabeth's Hospital, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Saint Elizabeth's Hospital, 1917
Saint Elizabeth's Hospital, 1917

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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.