Knit Collection (page 9)

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Woman reenactor knitting at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph

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Woman reenactor knitting at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph

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Knitting needles and handspun wool yarn at a Yorktown reenactment, Virginia. Digital photograph

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Knitting needles and handspun wool at a Yorktown reenactment, Virginia. Digital photograph

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Knitting needles and handspun wool at a Yorktown reenactment, Virginia. Digital photograph

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Knitting needles and handspun wool at a Yorktown reenactment, Virginia. Digital photograph

AF, Egypt, Upper Egypt, Aswan. Aswan souk (market), Nubian knit crafts

Knitting pattern
A 1940s knitting pattern providing instructions on how to make a tuck-in blouse. With the onset of World War Two and the introduction of rationing

Anon. Cats cradles
A little boy kitten obediently helps a lady cat with her knitting wool

Wolsey knitwear advertisement
Advertisement for Wolsey clothing, showcasing their sleek vest and pantie sets

Pringle advertisement
Pringle of Scotland is one of the oldest luxury good labels in the world and was founded by Robert Pringle in 1815. Here they are advertising their sweater collection

Hand knitteds conserve coupons
Instructions on how to make a ribbed sweater with peep bo front, and a green jerkin with full pink sleeves and detachable dicky-collar

Balling up knitting yarn
The machine used to ball up knitting yarn ready for sale. Picture taken in the massive Darlington factory of Patons & Baldwins. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Teenager being told off
An older woman knits in her sitting room, whilst delivering a stern reprimand to a sullen faced teenage girl (her daughter) who sits alongside her looking downcast and moderately fed up

Knitting a Jersey
A woman, seated by an open door, knits a jersey as worn by fishermen and sailers on the Cornish coast

Knitting with Mother
A little boy watches his mother knitting. Clothing was rationed during World War Two the ability to knit for the whole family and make-do and mend was crucial

Thatched Cottages
A delightful group of old thatched cottages in the little Wiltshire village of West Lavington, where children play safely on the street and there is a community spirit

Life in America. Porch
Two ladies knit, whilst swinging in their chairs on the porch

German Enthusiasm
While the ladies knit socks for those in the trenches, a hero from the front recounts his glorious exploits

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"Unraveling the Threads of History: A Journey through Knitting" Step into a world where yarn becomes art, and needles weave tales of tradition and resilience. From pirate knitting patterns to Baldwin's knitting leaflet during WW1, the craft has left its mark on countless lives throughout history. In the book of patterns titled "Women & War - How to knit and crochet, " we discover how this humble skill played a vital role in supporting soldiers on the frontlines. As women back home diligently worked with their traditional Indian wool, they stitched warmth and hope into every garment destined for brave hearts far away. On a sunny beach, a mother sits surrounded by her four children, their laughter harmonizing with the rhythmic click-clack of her knitting needles, and is here that generations intertwine as Dutch colonists in early New Amsterdam brought their cherished craft across oceans, passing it down from one family member to another. During WW1, an advertisement for Cock o' th North wool urges citizens to contribute to war efforts by picking up their needles once more. Meanwhile, Robin's knitting pattern featuring an old chap with a pipe reminds us that creativity knows no age limits; it connects us all through shared passions. A timeless lithograph by Currier & Ives depicts a grandmother patiently teaching her granddaughter how to knit—a scene frozen in time but resonating with love and knowledge passed down through generations. In Millicent Sowerby's enchanting artwork "Sewing in the Garden, " we witness nature becoming part of the creative process itself—an inspiration for knitters worldwide. As we explore further into this rich tapestry of stories surrounding knitwear, we stumble upon "Knit a Bit, " an ode to European craftsmanship that celebrates Scotland's Gretna Green Tartan Shop—where tartans are transformed into wearable works of art.