Knitting Collection (page 5)

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

Purl but not Plain
Illustration, Purl but not Plain of young woman in front of fireplace with knitting and black cat. From the painting, Two Minutes Silence, by Dorothy Webster Hawksley (1884?)

Stealing wool to Fly a Kite, Henry cartoon by Carl Anderson Date: 1936

A canoe-necked knitted top, with a beaded design. Date: 1954

Knitted jacket and slacks, with a fashionable nautical theme. Date: 1954

A striped jumper, knitted "on the cross". Date: 1954

A drop shoulder cardigan in honeycomb stitch, published with instructions on how to create the garment at home. Date: 1954

Some ideas and instructions for home knitting projects - a reversible cardigan and a jumper. Date: 1943

Some ideas and instructions for home knitting projects - a twin set, and woollen stockings. Date: 1943

Designs for women's knitwear, published with instructions on how to make the garments at home. Date: 1943

Grandmother giving little girl a knitting lesson Date: 19th century

Spanish Civil War poster, For the brothers on the front
Spanish Civil War poster in Catalan, For the brothers on the front -- Women! Work. PSU, UGT. Designed by Carles Fontsere. 1936

Queen Victoria with Princess Henry of Battenberg
Queen Victoria with her youngest daughter Princess Henry of Battenberg. Date: January 1898

Meditation, 1870 (oil on canvas)
5043066 Meditation, 1870 (oil on canvas) by Perrault, Leon Bazile (1832-1908); 129.3x107.5 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info)

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

Innocence, 1898 (oil on canvas)
MAN277410 Innocence, 1898 (oil on canvas) by Bouguereau, William-Adolphe (1825-1905); 95.3x58 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Knitting old woman (oil on canvas)
7404276 Knitting old woman (oil on canvas) by Krohg, Christian (1852-1925); 80x65 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Christian Krogh (1852-1925), Size: 80x65 cm Private collection); Photo © O

Knitting Fishing Tool
Vu van quan

885736

Reading and knitting in the garden (oil on panel)
7389001 Reading and knitting in the garden (oil on panel) by Slomszynska, Olga (known as Olga Slom) (1881-1941); 23.5x33 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Artist: Olga Slomszynska)

Female Costume from Coutances, engraved by Georges Jacques Gatine (coloured engraving)
XIR439243 Female Costume from Coutances, engraved by Georges Jacques Gatine (coloured engraving) by Lante, Louis-Marie (b.1789, fl.1824-39) (after); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

The Knitting Lesson, from Princess Marie-Jose's Children's Book published 1916 (litho)
2607896 The Knitting Lesson, from Princess Marie-Jose's Children's Book published 1916 (litho) by Hankey, William Lee (1869-1952); Private Collection; Photo © Hilary Morgan

Knitting Women in the Garden, 1934 (oil on hessian)
694473 Knitting Women in the Garden, 1934 (oil on hessian) by Fontayne, Rene (1892-1952); 120x120 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Tricoteuses au jardin); © Chester Collections

Illustration for Charles Dickens Novel A Tale of two cities, 1910 (engraving)
1000790 Illustration for Charles Dickens Novel A Tale of two cities, 1910 (engraving) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Madame Defarge)

Tied up with wool, knitting. Text: I wish thread make their own socks by S. Hurley

Interior with Cradle (oil on canvas)
471404 Interior with Cradle (oil on canvas) by Smits, Jacobs (1856-1928); 87x108 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Q Rs T: Skittles, Racket, Syllabary, Knitting, 1890 (illustration)
7309332 Q Rs T: Skittles, Racket, Syllabary, Knitting, 1890 (illustration) by French School, (19th century); 20 x 14 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Fun alphabet for little girls)

T: Knit, 1890 (illustration)
7309336 T: Knit, 1890 (illustration) by French School, (19th century); 20 x 14 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Fun alphabet for little girls)

Mother Gives Her Daughter Lessons in Knitting, Historic, digital reproduction of an original 19th century pattern
7278812 Mother Gives Her Daughter Lessons in Knitting, Historic, digital reproduction of an original 19th century pattern by Unknown Artist

Do not forget your Cats! (engraving)
1603512 Do not forget your Cats! (engraving) by Wain, Louis (1860-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Do not forget your Cats! Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 3 September 1892)

Different Woman
Bernardine de Laat

Useful Ursula, Vain Victor (colour litho)
7157006 Useful Ursula, Vain Victor (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Useful Ursula, Vain Victor)

You Can Help, American Red Cross, 1st World War poster (colour litho)
SNG127089 You Can Help, American Red Cross, 1st World War poster (colour litho) by Benda, Wladislaw Theodore (1873-1948); Private Collection; Photo © Barbara Singer; American, out of copyright

Grannys Darling, 1861 (oil on hardboard)
CF71809 Grannys Darling, 1861 (oil on hardboard) by Tidemand, Adolph (1814-76); 41.9x33 cm; Coram in the care of the Foundling Museum

German Farmer Girl, 1882 (oil on canvas)
OVR364976 German Farmer Girl, 1882 (oil on canvas) by Werenskiold, Sofie Thomesen (1849-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tyske bondepike); Photo © O. Vaering

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)

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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.