Knitting Collection (#12)

Two old ladies knitting. 16th August 1962

A giant ball of wool proved a winner for Halford Thursday Club in a competition organised by the Womens Royal Voluntary Service

Women winding wool in preparation to knitting at a south coast nursing home. Circa 1953

Girls at the Finnermore wood camp huts are here seen knitting sea stockings and jerseys for the crews of wartime convoys. May 1941

An Irish coleen seen here wearing a national cloak. 19th September 1935 *** Local Caption
An Irish coleen seen here wearing a national cloak. 19th September 1935 Watscan - - 17/03/2009

A women with larger figure seen here knitting whilst their children play in a poorer quarter of Luxembourg City, Luxembourg. April 1975 75-2201-001

Three women with larger figures seen here knitting whilst their children play in a poorer quarter of Luxembourg City, Luxembourg. April 1975 75-2201-015

Two expert spinners and knitters are on their first ever visit to London, where they are spending two weeks showing Londoners how to spin and knit some-thing large

Rocky the parrot who had a coat knitted for him when all his feathers fell out

Miss Neilson seen here in a maternity ward at University College Hospital. Sister Williams can be seen puting the room in order in the background. October 1943 P009456

World War II Women. A lady conductor of London Transport makes use of her driver during a break between journey to help with her wool winding. January 1941 P010116

Hobbies. Woman Kim Hing. August 1953 D5432

An un-named woman knits as a baby Wallaby keeps warm in her apron pocket at Tycross Zoo. May 1978 P000104

Mrs. Hassam Knitting (large), 1918. Creator: Frederick Childe Hassam
Mrs. Hassam Knitting (large), 1918

The Broad Curtain, 1918. Creator: Frederick Childe Hassam
The Broad Curtain, 1918

Independence (Squire Jack Porter), 1858. Creator: Francis Blackwell Mayer
Independence (Squire Jack Porter), 1858

Never Morning Wore to Evening but Some Heart Did Break, 1894. Creator: Walter Langley
Never Morning Wore to Evening but Some Heart Did Break, 1894

Probably Sarah Cook Arnold Knitting, c. 1830. Creator: Unknown
Probably Sarah Cook Arnold Knitting, c. 1830

Memories, 1915. Creator: Frederick Carl Frieseke
Memories, 1915

The Brown Family, 1869. Creator: Eastman Johnson
The Brown Family, 1869

Josephine Knitting, 1916. Creator: Edmund Charles Tarbell
Josephine Knitting, 1916

Interior, after Dinner, 1868 / 1869. Creator: Claude Monet
Interior, after Dinner, 1868/1869

An Old Woman Asleep, 1859. Creator: David Cox the elder
An Old Woman Asleep, 1859

Cottage Interior, Trossavon near Bettws-y-Coed, 1844-1847. Creator: David Cox the elder
Cottage Interior, Trossavon near Bettws-y-Coed, 1844-1847

Shepherdess Knitting, 1862. Creator: Jean Francois Millet
Shepherdess Knitting, 1862

Saint Luke Painting the Virgin, 1526. Creator: Dirck Vellert
Saint Luke Painting the Virgin, 1526

Le Citoyen Aubourg, Mme Aubourg, et leur famille (Citizen Aubourg, Madame Aubourg... ca
Le Citoyen Aubourg, Mme Aubourg, et leur famille (Citizen Aubourg, Madame Aubourg, and their Family), ca. 1795-1805

Family Fun on Patio Date: 1948

[The Artists Wife and Daughter], 1846-49. Creator: Louis-Desiré
[The Artists Wife and Daughter], 1846-49

Llanberis, Group of Three Welsh Peasants, 1850s-1910s. Creator: Unknown
Llanberis, Group of Three Welsh Peasants, 1850s-1910s

Woolly step-ins & dressy jumper 1940 Woolly step-ins & dressy jumper 1940
Womens clothing in wool with stitch pattern. Date: 1940

Holding the Line - WW1 knitting postcard
Humorous postcard showing a British soldier in uniform helping a pretty young female companion wind her khaki wool - a comment on the popularity of knitting as part of the war effort on the home

JAPANESE WOMAN KNITTING
A young Japanese housewife contentedly sits on a cushion and knits a dress for her youngest child. Date: 1930s

KNITTING BOFFIN
A bespectacled boffin attempts a spot of knitting, without much success! Date: 1930s

WOMAN KNITTING 1929
A woman sits in an armchair, knitting. Date: 1929

READING ALOUD FROM BOOK
Reading aloud from a book Date: 19th Century

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Morocco, Essouira, Man Knitting in Market

Mrs. Mary Arthur, 1900. Creator: Thomas Eakins
Mrs. Mary Arthur, 1900

A Peasant Girl Knitting, ca. 1870. Creator: Jules Breton
A Peasant Girl Knitting, ca. 1870. Rural life observed in the village of Courrieres

The Rocky Path in the Morvan (Chemin des roches dans le Morvan), 1869. Creator: Henri-Joseph
The Rocky Path in the Morvan (Chemin des roches dans le Morvan), 1869

The Hatch Family, 1870-71. Creator: Eastman Johnson
The Hatch Family, 1870-71

The Lacemaker, ca. 1665. Creator: Bernhard Keil
The Lacemaker, ca. 1665

Nuns at Work. Creator: Unknown
Nuns at Work. (Italian, Milanese, first half 18th century)

Young Woman Knitting, ca. 1883. Creator: Berthe Morisot
Young Woman Knitting, ca. 1883

Shepherdess Seated on a Rock, 1856. Creator: Jean Francois Millet
Shepherdess Seated on a Rock, 1856

WW1 - Knitting during show intermission, Paris, France in 1916. Women and nurse use the 15 minute interval during a show for noble and positive ends by knitting for troops

Old women knitting, Italy, c1950. Creator: Shirley Markham
Old women knitting, Italy, c1950. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952

Woman knitting, c1950. Creator: Shirley Markham
Woman knitting, c1950. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952

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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.