Knitting Collection (page 4)

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

Saint Elizabeth's Hospital - Dr. William A. White, Supt. 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Saint Elizabeth's Hospital - Dr. William A. White, Supt. 1917

Tricoteuse au bas rose, 1920. Creator: Paul Serusier
Tricoteuse au bas rose, 1920. Knitter with pink stocking. Young Bretonne woman

Frustra pater nauem dabit. Creator: Hieronymous Wierix
Frustra pater nauem dabit

Elderly woman seated and reading a book with knitting in her lap, 1895. Creator: Horace L Bundy
Elderly woman seated and reading a book with knitting in her lap, 1895

Portrait of the artists mother, between 1890 and 1895. Creator: Frances S. Allen
Portrait of the artists mother, between 1890 and 1895. Photograph shows a woman sitting and knitting by a window. (Mary Allen, nee Stebbins)

Brumes du matin, between 1907 and 1909. Creator: Paul Serusier
Brumes du matin, between 1907 and 1909. Morning mist. Two young Bretonne women

Home from the Park - The Jubilee Mug, c1897. Creator: Unknown
Home from the Park - The Jubilee Mug, c1897. Family admiring their souvenir. The Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria was officially celebrated on 22 June 1897 to mark the 60th anniversary of her

Knitting Needle Holder, c. 1936. Creator: Janet Riza
Knitting Needle Holder, c. 1936

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

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

Formula 1 1970: Canadian GP
CIRCUIT MONT-TREMBLANT, CANADA - SEPTEMBER 20: A driver in the support paddock crocheting whilst sat on her car during the Canadian GP at Circuit Mont-Tremblant on Sunday September 20, 1970, Canada

Knitted Waterfall - Crochet
Vertigo Artography

Doily Peaks - Snow Crochet
Vertigo Artography

knitting, reading
Ramiz Sahin

Business card, studio portrait of elderly woman knitting. (c1880s). Creator: Karolina Christianson
Business card, studio portrait of elderly woman knitting. (c1880s)

The International Exhibition - "Girl of the Parish of Rattvik, in Decarlia, by the Fireside", by Johan Frederick Hockert, 1862. Engraving of a painting

Grandmother from Krasnoyarsk, 1904. Creator: Boris Vasilievich Smirnov
Grandmother from Krasnoyarsk, 1904. Boris Vasilievich Smirnov (1881-1954) was a Russian artist who in 1904 traveled by prisoner transport from western Russia across Siberia

Fashion model Kathy Simmonds would be needled if she missed any of the latest styles. So these days shes busy building up a collection of winter woollies

Find the Fault card No. 20 -- woman knitting a sock. circa 1930s

Colorful sky
Hosein.Riahi

Spanish advert for pension savings scheme
3786364 Spanish advert for pension savings scheme; (add.info.: Spanish advert for pension savings scheme. Encouraging people to work for the benefits of old age)

Retro Nordic Jersey Pattern Retro Vintage Scandinavian Woolen Jumper Pattern

Le Grain (The Squall), c.1871-81 (oil on canvas)
7444537 Le Grain (The Squall), c.1871-81 (oil on canvas) by Schneider, Felicie (nee Fournier) (1831-88); 130.81x97.79 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Mrs Hearne and her Grand-niece Fanny Sowman
CW24146 Portrait of Mrs Hearne and her Grand-niece Fanny Sowman by Hardy, Frederick Daniel (1826-1911); Private Collection; (add.info.: by Frederick Daniel Hardy); © Christopher Wood Gallery

The Same Old Yarn, 1918 (watercolour, gouache and pencil on board)
823237 The Same Old Yarn, 1918 (watercolour, gouache and pencil on board) by Christy, Howard Chandler (1873-1952); 88.9x64.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Same Old Yarn)

Lenny Henry. Pictured in 1984, wearing his Rastacap, when he was a familiar face on Childrens TV and the comedy tv and stage circuit

Pop singer Marty Wilde and his 19-year-old wife Joyce on the beach at Shell Bay, Dorset. They are living in Sandbanks while Marty is appearing at the Pavilion Theatre in Bournemouth

Fishing from Hastings Pier, East Sussex. 6th October 1952

Woman at home knitting. Circa 1955 A119-003

If you re going to have a scarf, have a long one thats the philosophy of Susan Young. And shes had the sparks flying from her knitting pins lately at Calderwood Primary School Lanarkshire

Edina and Lena knitwear Haute Couture have every garment hand knitted, one of their arteas is Plymouth and Joan Latham (37) recruits home knitters here

Old lady telling stories to children
An old lady telling stories to a group of wide-eyed children. Her memories must relate to the 18th century, which these modern young Regency blades would think to be pre-historic

Betty Jerndorff, née Matthison-Hansen, the artist's wife, 1895. Creator: August Jerndorff
Betty Jerndorff, nee Matthison-Hansen, the artist's wife, 1895

An old farmer's wife looking out of a window, 1874. Creator: Carl Bloch
An old farmer's wife looking out of a window, 1874

Russian Prisoners, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Russian Prisoners, 1854. Russian women in Britain during the Crimean War. The wives of the Russian soldiers, who have been brought to England along with their husbands

Canada, Maritimes, Newfoundland, Gift Shop

England, Somerset, Bath, Bath Guildhall Market, Shop Display of Colourful Knitting Wool

A woman knits a rug as she takes part in Beraginya festival of folklore art in the town
A woman knits a rug as she takes part in " Beraginya" festival of folklore art in the town of Oktyabrski, Belarus, June 24, 2018. REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko

Balaclava and sleeping cap knitting patterns, WW1
Patterns from a plain helmet or balaclava cap (top) and a sleeping cap taken from a Great War era Baldwins knitting booklet with instructions for knitting various comforts for soldiers at the front

Fashion-Muller-Saint Laurent
A model presents a creation for French designer Yves Saint Laurent, 22 January 2002, during the retrospective part of Saint Laurents last ever show at the Centre Georges Pompidou art gallery in

Hands
Ina Tänzer

Art deco advert for Viyella knitting yarn, a silhouette of a lady's hands knitting. Date: 1931

Front cover of Beehive knitting pattern booklet for men's socks, hats, balaclavas etc, for Royal Navy and Merchant Navy sailors and for the Army Date: 1918

Advert for Lister's Knitting Wools Date: 1924

An anthropomorphic cat knitting, Victorian period

Lady in traditional dress in Tan-y-Bwlch, Wales, Victorian period, hand coloured photo

Girl in Shetland knitting as she walks, Scotland

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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.