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Shetland knitter, Shetland Islands, Scotland. She is knitting as she walks along with a bulky load on her back. Date: late 19th century
Mother and four children on the beachA delightful photograph of a Mother and her four children spending the day on the beach at Palm Bay, Cliftonville, Margate, Kent
A Shetland Peat CarrierA Woman of the Shetland Islands carring turves of peat in a wicker back pack basket. She does her knitting whilst she walks (possible some distance). Date: circa 1910s
Faroe Islands, Denmark - Women SpinningA woman working at a spinning wheel with two companions - The Faroe Islands, Denmark
Knitted swim wear 1940Page from a magazine showing a model wearing a knitted bikini. Date: 1940
WW2 Canadian Soldier And DugoutA pair of WW2 illustrations from a children's ABC book. The left image shows a Canadian soldier standing with his equipment, while the right picture represents D for dug-out
WW2 - Knitting for the Merchant SeamenWW2 - Home Front - A lovely photograph of 78 year-old Isabella Ottilie Simpkins of Whitstable, Kent - knitting for the Merchant Seamen Date: circa 1941
Doctor of Science. Professor at the Central University. Chromolithography. Historia de las Ordenes de Caballeria y de las Condecoraciones Espanolas
Knitted womens cardigans 1940Page from a magazine showing two models wearing knitted cardigans. With the onset of World War Two and the introduction of rationing, many chose to knit their own clothes as a cheaper alternative
Woolly step-ins & dressy jumper 1940 Woolly step-ins & dressy jumper 1940Womens clothing in wool with stitch pattern. Date: 1940
JAPANESE WOMAN KNITTINGA young Japanese housewife contentedly sits on a cushion and knits a dress for her youngest child. Date: 1930s
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
How to kiss your Rich Aunt ! A rather foolish and foppish young man (with an eye on the prize!) greets his Elderly (and very rich) Auntie with extreme enthusiasm. Date: 1908
1940s girl with skipping ropeA girl with a skipping rope models a knitted jersey, circa 1941. Date: c. 1941
Companion Pieces -- The Friend Who Knits. 1940
Advert for fashion Knits of Distinction from Harrods, London, 1926 Date: 1926
Stratford / Hathaway CottAn old woman sits and knits in what used to be Ann Hathaways cottage, Stratford-upon-Avon. Date: 1906
German Family SceneEvening coffee and cakes in a German household : mama knits, the daughter of the house brings the cakes while her brother sets a stool : none seems particularly cheerful Date: circa 1860
Woman of Naples knitting. Date: 1904
Gardener woman models recycled wool jumper, 1940sA lady holds a trowel and models a knitted jumper, made from a rejuvenated old and stretch jersey, c. 1941. Date: c. 1941
Smiling 1940s girl in a knitted hatA smiling girl models a two coloured bonnet-shaped hood, made from oddments of wool. Date: c. 1941
Babies in knitted clothes, circa 1941A selection of modern knitted baby clothes, to accompany a piece on knitting patterns, circa 1941. Date: c. 1941
Knitted vest and pants, circa 1941" The active man needs underclothes that will fit and give him freedom of movement...the pants are fitted trimly into the waist
Young stable hand, circa 1941A little girl, modelling some knitted dungarees, holds the reins of a horse, circa 1941.The dungarees are knitted in stocking stitch, with ribbed waistband and garter stitch turn ups. Date: c. 1941
Baby in knitted clothes, circa 1941A yawning baby models a 1940s knitted coat, frock and bonnet. Date: c. 1941
WW1 knitting song sheet musicFront cover of sheet music for Knitting Song, published during the First World War when national patriotism was manifested by knitting comforts for troops. Date: c.1917
Basket stitch mens cardigan, circa 1941A sketch of a knitted cardigan, featuring simply but effective use of basket stitch. Date: c. 1941
V-neck sweater, circa 1941This dapper chap obligingly models a classic V-neck sweater in cable stitch, ideal for sports wear. Date: c. 1941
Knitted bedtime clothes, circa 1941Three women pose in their knitted night attire: one models a brassiere and knicker set, the next a white, lace knit bed jacket with long knitted bishop sleeves and close fitting front
Polo neck sweater, circa 1941" Aren t they a fine pair of winners?For outside jobs or for sports wear, the polo-neck sweater is ideal. It;s built for endurance and warmth, and knitted in double yarn." Date: c. 1941
The fascinating Fez, circa 1941A woman models a knitted swathed fez, decorated with a bunch of flowers, circa 1941. Date: c. 1941
Three cornered knitted hat, circa 1941A lady models a three cornered knitted hat, worn at a rakish angle. She also wears a herringbone tweed coat, with pearl earrings. Date: c. 1941
Two-colour turban, circa 1941A lady models a knitted two-colour turban, circa 1941. Date: c. 1941
Knitted sleeveless waistcoat, circa 1941A lady models a knitted sleeveless waistcoat, circa 1941. She holds what looks like a budding chesnut branch in her hands-perhaps shes doing a spot of gardening. Date: c. 1941
Plaited cable pullover, circa 1941A slim lady models a knitted plaited cable pullover. Date: c. 1941
Ladies knitted cable pullover and jerkin, circa 1941Two cheerful looking outdoors-types model a cable pullover and a sleeveless jerkin, made from the same knitting pattern. They hold on to a knotted woollen rope. Date: c. 1941
Everyday knitted underwear, circa 1941A vacant-looking young woman holds a hair brush and models a trim yet sensible vest and panty set with knitted shoulders. Date: c. 1941
Ladies fashion, circa 1941Two stylish women meet for afternoon tea, both wearing a smart knitted two piece. Date: c. 1941
Knitting pattern 1949Knitting pattern providing instructions on how to make a sweater with button front, short sleeve, high neck and small collar. 1949
Knitting pattern 1943Warm wool lies... Vest and pants for the long winter evenings. A 1940s knitting pattern providing instructions on how to make a womans vest and pants
Knitting pattern 1945A 1940s knitting pattern providing instructions on how to make a step in slip. With the onset of World War Two and the introduction of rationing
Knitting pattern 1944A 1940s knitting pattern providing instructions on how to make a tuck in blouse and three-toned jacket. With the onset of World War Two and the introduction of rationing
German woman - crocheting for her brother at the front - WW1A German woman (Gertrude Konigshain) works on a piece of crochet - possibly a favour to her brother (?) fighting at the front during WW1
Dutch Peasant Girls knitting Fathers socksDutch Peasant Girls knitting their Father a pair of socks. Classic Dutch scene (including obligatory windmill) visible in background Date: circa 1910s
German Girl knits socks for her man on the frontlineA German Girl sits alone in her home knitting socks for her man who is away fighting on the Western Front. The captions translates as: " Fate is in Gods Hand - though Courage
Knitting pattern 1941A 1940s knitting pattern providing instructions on how to make a v-neck cardigan. With the onset of World War Two and the introduction of rationing
Old Woman KnittingAn old woman sits and knits. Date: 1882
Knitting patternA 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
Balling up knitting yarnThe 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 offAn 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 JerseyA woman, seated by an open door, knits a jersey as worn by fishermen and sailers on the Cornish coast
Girl Knits Silhouetteshe knits
