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L Amour Tricote, WW1 knittingAn elegant French lady absorbed in her knitting ignores a playful cherub who is tumbling about with her ball of wool. Knitting illustration from 1914 when women on the home front of the countries at
WW1 knitting song music sheet - I m Knitting a RosaryFront cover of a music sheet for a knitting-themed song - I m Knitting a Rosary, - words by Robert Levenson and music by Vincent Plunkett
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
Favourite Sayings - Great cry and little woolBlack and white lantern slide of a man trying to shear a painted in pig while being laughed at by two men from over a fence. Painted background of a shed and trees
Goldsboroughs Wool Store, Bourke StreetBlack and white image of the exterior of Goldsboroughs Wool Store, a warehouse (now known as the Golsborough Mort Building), Bourke Street, Melbourne, Australia
Sunlight Yarn Knitting book - vintage tennis fashionFront cover of a Sunlight Yarn Knitting book featuring a young woman in a fine knitted jumper readying herself to take a smash during a tennis match. Date: 1914-1918
Baldwins knitting leaflet, WW1, winter at the frontField & Hospital Comforts in Knitting and Crochet. Great War knitting booklet published by J & J Baldwins of Halifax featuring two British soldiers in a snowy trench on the Western Front
Leachs WW1 knitting booklet - Comforts for MenFront cover of a Leachs Comforts for Men booklet, part of their Home Needlework Series, featuring a number of woollen comforts including a helmet or balaclava, fingerless gloves and socks
Bracelet wool holder, WW1Advertisement for a bracelet wool holder, an accessory to aid knitters who were making socks, mufflers and other comforts for soldiers during the First World War. Date: 1915
A Useful Knitting Case, WW1A useful knitting case from J. C. Vickery fitted with excellent bone and steel needles, crochet and wool hooks - the ideal gift for Christmas 1914
WW1 knitting, woollen belts - gift to the troops from QueenGift to the Troops at the Front from the Queen and the Women of the Empire. Leaflet giving instructions on how to knit woollen belts for troops during the First World War
WW1 crocheted cap and scarf combined for soldiersPattern and photograph taken from a Baldwins Wool Great War era knitting booklet for a crocheted cap and scarf combined. Date: c.1915
American Red Cross Womens Bureau WW1 knitting bookletFront cover of The American Red Cross Womens Bureau instructions for knitting comforts for soldiers. Photograph features a very handsome young man dressed in a knitted balaclava with extended chest
WW1 knitting booklet patterns, knitted helmetsInside of a First World War era knitting booklet with various patterns instructing knitters how to make woollen comforts for the troops
Patons Khaki knitting wools advertisement, WW1Advertisement for Patons Khaki knitting wools during the First World War, specifically for knitting comforts for troops at the front
WW1 knitting booklet, The Higbee CompanyThe Knitting Needle has again come into its own. Front cover of a small booklet published by the Higbee Company (USA) containing patterns for knitting comforts for troops during the First World War
Advert for Debenham & Freebody bathing wear 1937Pure wool low cut leg swimwear for women, with rope tie around the waist. 1937
Repeated design featuring knitted clothing, c. 1940sA 1940s repeated pattern featuring knitted garments, needles and wool. c. 1941
Knitting for all Illustrated - front cover, c. 1940sThe front cover of " Knitting for all Illustrated" by Margaret Murray and Jane Koster, featuring knitting needles and a ball of wool. Date: c. 1941
Alloa knitting wools by John Patons, 1899Advertisement for Alloa knitting wools by John Paton and Son, dated 1899. Though the company merged with J.P Coates in the 1960s, the Patons trademark continues in use today. Date: 1899
WW1 knitting - patriotic postcard" We Must All Do Something for Our Country!" Two children sit on a doorstep knitting comforts for soldiers out of khaki wool
Woolcraft guide advertisementAdvertisement for the Woolcraft Practical Guide to Knitting and Crochet with an accompanying illustration showing a lady knitting a sock. Date: c.1915
Wilkinson Manufacturing Co knitting wools for WW1 comfortsText only advertisement for Wilkinson Manufacturing Co of Accrington Road Mills, Burnley and their special knitting wools that passed all War Office regulations
Khaki puttee footless stockings, WW1Pattern for some khaki puttee hand knitted stockings to make for soldiers during the First World War to replace shop-bought puttees. Date: c.1915
WW1 cartoon - Family KnittingGreat-Grandmama (ferociously to the family circle). " When I think of all the trouble that that Kaiser has brought into Europe, I could box his ears
WW1 cartoon - The Super-Patriot - knittingA biddable gentleman is disturbed from his armchair nap and used by two ladies of the house to wind wool. Knitting comforts for troops was a nationwide activity during the First World War
WW1 cartoon - woman knittingNephew: I m reading a very interesting book, Aunt, called, Germany and the Next War. Aunt, Well, my dear, I should have thought they had their hands full enough with the present one
The Vision FeminineAn ilustration showing a woman knitting during WW1 and using a specific technique with a ball of wool. Date: 1916
Liberty knitting bag, WW1A boat shaped knitting bag in colour printed shantung silk lined with cotton, available from Libertys at a cost of 9s. 11d. Just the ticket for all the enthusiastic knitters of the First World War
Woman in stripy jumperWoman in a stripy jumper
Woman drinking waterWoman drinking from a glass of water
Phyllis Dare knitting, WW1Phyllis Dare (1890-1975), the English actress, who was born Phyllis Haddie Dones, c.1910. Together with her sister, Zena, she was one of the great
Loves Labour - Not Lost by Barribal, WW1 knittingA pretty young woman engrossed in her knitting, a popular and patriotic pastime during the First World War, making comforts for troops. Date: 1915
Knitting postcard, WW1Humorous postcard from the First World War drawing on the theme of knitting. A soldier on leave is used to help a young girl wind her wool (no doubt used to knit comforts for troops)
Knitting comforts for the troops, WW1Three ladies, knee deep in khaki wool knit furiously and engage the help of a civilian male to wind their yarn. Date: 1914
Women knitting silhouette, WW1Silhouette showing a long line of women, all knitting comforts for the troops from a huge ball of wool. 1915
Advert for Foxs spiral puttees 1902Foxs puttees for men, comfortable support spiral wraps closely fitted from ankle to the knee, can be worn under your trousers. Date: 1902
Knitting women, WW1A pair of women wind some wool during the First World War. Date: 1915
Cockatoo knitting wools advertisement, 1917Advertisement for Cockatoo knitting wools from the Cockatoo Company based in Burley-in-Wharfedale, Yorkshire, ideal for soldiers comforts
Women with spinning wheel, ScotlandTwo women and a girl sitting outside the Post Office with a spinning wheel and other equipment, Scotland. Date: late 19th century
Flock of sheep, Burrawang Station, AustraliaFlock of sheep, Burrawang Station, New South Wales, Australia. Date: circa 1890s
Prize rams, Burrawang Station, AustraliaPrize rams, Burrawang Station, New South Wales, Australia. Date: circa 1890s
Baling fleeces, Burrawang, AustraliaBaling fleeces in a shearing shed, Burrawang, New South Wales, Australia. Date: early 20th century
Suggested Christmas gifts 1915Advert for suggested Christmas gifts for Britains Blue and Khaki boys. Chamois leather waistcoat, with long sleeves, sleeping caps -favourite cap with men of both forces
Shetland Wool Cardigan for soldiers, World War OneA shetland wool cardigan, with balaclava, available from Scott Adies of Regent Street and an ideal present to send to fighting men on the Western Front during Christmas 1915. Date: 1915
Bonzo Suffers From Overwork by George StuddyBonzo Suffers From Overwork. He is fast asleep after a rummage through his mistresss sewing basket. Date: 1923
Black soldiers preparing food, Western Front, France, WW1Black soldiers preparing food at a camp near the Western Front in France during World War One. Date: circa 1917
Advert for Chilprufe pure wool children clothes 1923So early in the morning. It is on such occasions as Bobbys informal visit to the guest-room, out of his warm bed, along the chilly corridor, that he is likely to take a chill
