Knitting Collection (#11)

Advertising to buy knitted children. "It pleases children with its beautiful
LSE4112505 Advertising to buy knitted children. " It pleases children with its beautiful colors and the freedom it leaves to movements

Maternal Joy Painting by Niccolo Cannici (1846-1906), 1887
JLJ4571806 Maternal Joy Painting by Niccolo Cannici (1846-1906), 1887. Florence, Museum of Modern Art by Cannicci, Niccolo (1846-1906); Galleria d Arte Moderna, Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Tuscany

A young peasant woman knitting a stocking, 1895 (oil on canvas)
AIS5370577 A young peasant woman knitting a stocking, 1895 (oil on canvas) by Maliavin, Filipp Andreevich (1869-1940); Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia; eIberfoto; Russian, out of copyright

Anne Cruikshank, c. 1890 (oil on canvas)
996067 Anne Cruikshank, c.1890 (oil on canvas) by Cruikshank, William (1849-1922); 98.4x90.2 cm; Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto, Canada; © Art Gallery of Ontario; Gift of Mrs. Charles B

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)

Learning to knit (engraving)
967833 Learning to knit (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Learning to knit. Illustration for Sunshine for Showery Days (S W Partridge, c 1895)

Knitting, 1884. Creator: Louis Michel Eilshemius
Knitting, 1884

Knitting needles on a rotating plate. Long-term exposure and light painted. Added some structure. Heidi Westum

Last texture
Mohammadreza Momeni

spinning
Aman Ali Surachman

Etsy Mum
Tanya Love

Dear Cat... Once upon a time
Alberto Ghizzi Panizza

Diving deep
ambra

A Portrait of an Old Lady
Sorin Onisor

Ayşe aunt
Yasemin Bakan

Knit
Dusan Ljubicic

The Yarn Story
Ruslan Bolgov (Axe)

Members of the Heaton Social Service Knitting Party making garments for troops. 16th November 1939

The hand maidens. They also serve who only sit and wait. So the youngest inhabitant in the Cardiff Royal Infirmary, her fingers too small to hold knitting needles

A handframe knitter seen here at work at The Shawl Factory of GH Hurt and Son in Nottingham 31st March 1954

Four-year-old Ruth Malton gets the needles clicking to raise money for a specialist computer for a new blind unit. From the left are Mrs Eileen Hamer, Mrs Margaret Malton and Mrs Sheila Green

Victoria Embankment Gardens. The graceful statue of Robert Burns and the lunch time siesta people, London. 12th May 1954

New Mill Sunday school children display the blankets they have knitted for Ethiopia. They first knitted squares and were helped by church members who either knitted or gave wool

Prunella Scales, Actress, January 1980

Knitting jumpers, cardigans and blankets for refugee camps in Ethiopia and Sudan are Lowerhouses Junior School pupils. Twenty children are involved in the charity knit. 13th February 1985

Almondbury Youth Club members are helping an Oxfam appeal to knit pullovers for Ethiopia. More than a dozen members - some of whom have taken up knitting for the first time - have contributed to

Twelve year old Nicola Senior and Gail Wyke 13 both of Scar Grove, knitted blankets to help the charities collecting cash for the appeal. 18th February 1985

Children at Lindley CofE Infants school examine some of the handiwork of teachers and mothers who, with members and mothers of Lindley Methodist Guides

World War Two - Second World War - North country women are helpiing the men in the services. Members of Heaton Social Service Knitting Party hard at work on garments for men on active service at

Wool Knitting Mrs T White after writing a letter to the Mirror asking for wool to make gifts and toys out of wool for the Spastics Society received over 200 parcels of wool

Children learning to knit circa 1946

Woman knitting pose in the Daily Mirror studios Circa 1959

Hubby sitting in his unbuttoned shirt, bare legs and feet, dozes over a magazine, his wife sits busily knitting him a pullover, and both enjoy the warm sunshine. They are Mrs

Model Roma Reeves seen here wearing green spot apron whislt knitting 1958 B944-002

Mrs T White after writing a letter to the Mirror asking for wool to make gifts and toys out of wool for the Spastics Society received over 200 parcels of wool

Before you ask what Greeg Harris is doing with a lump of four ply, prehaps we should mention that he is a champion weightlifter

Step right up lads... for the sauciest line yet in winter woolly menswear. They are hand crocheted and sure to keep out Januarys icy blasts. If you know how to wear them of course

Individualitist Billie Selwood, a 12 year old schoolboy will not spend his summer holiday at any of the usual boyish occupations

Woman seen here knitting a jumper circa 1965

A young girl concentrating on her knitting, biting her lip sticking her elbows well out, worrying that the dolls roper suit she is knitting will come out right. 14th January 1958

Debbie Hudson of Addison Road Walthamstow, with some of her knitted plants, . She is a freelance pattern designer for Womens magazines. 16th February 1979

Little Wendy Scorer knits busily away. Her friends look on as a long scarf grows even longer. The children hope to set up a new record for the longest scarf in the World

Everyone knows what crocheting is - knitting a lot of holes together. But not everyone can do it. Florence Stein however, is an expert

When it comes to knitting the girls have it... purl and plain and simple
When it comes to knitting the girls have it...purl and plain and simple. Thats what 15 schoolboys discovered when they took up a blanket for charity challenge against 16 girls in the same class

Housewife Stephanie Dessar seen here knitting. 3rd May 1985

Conductor Pallot, of Swansea, a bachelor, is a staunch supporter of the knit one purl one brigade. His hobby is knitting, and gets on with the job at any old moment

Miss June Slater, 20, trainee-designer from the Abbey Park Factory owned by Wolsey, Leicester, tries on one of the dresses she will model at the mannequin show at the factory

Mrs F Sharpen wearing a veil as she knits at home 1956

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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.