Were working hard to preserve our unique buildings and safeguard the skills needed to use and maintain our knitting frames, so they can be enjoyed for generations. Five knitting books i hope you have on your shelf august 2, 2012 by glenna c in books 28 comments more and more we live in an electronic world, and there are about a million and one digital places that we can go to locate knitting knowledge, patterns, tutorials, and ideas. Anstey local history society our next meeting will be held on. Winners of the nottinghamshire heritage awards 2016 for working with children and young people. A selection of books, articles and conference presentations relating to the history of knitting. A selection of knitting books we recommend to all knitters. Slow knitting by hannah thiessen, the belles of new england. The writing is on the wool the metropolitan museum of art. Framework knitters, leicestershire and nottinghamshire.
I used to knit and read using hard copy quite a lot, now i use dvds more and of course books on tape. Not only is this book fun to read, it has all the basics you will need to learn to knit and complete all the projects in the book, and it includes ideas on how to branch out and learn more about knitting. The art and mystery of framework knitting in england and wales sheila a. This film, made in 2010, shows one of them, martin green, who still produces beautiful scarves, shawls and snoods on his entirely hand operated machines. Ruddington framework knitters knitting together the. Jess jenkins leicestershire records office anstey was a large part of the countys framework knitters community. The hope was that civicminded knitters might be moved to donate handmade socks, mittens, and other items to combat the chill faced by poor working men facing the elements on freezing decks. The friday night knitting club by kate jacobs, the shop on blossom street by debbie macomber, a good yarn by debbie macombe.
Framework knitters nottingham ancestry forum nottstalgia. This small museum in wigston magna is a must see for anyone interested in leicestershires hosiery industry. Knitting tools and a brief knitting history universalclass. Debbie bliss is one of the foremost designers and authors of handknitting patterns in the uk, the us, europe, and asia. Aug 02, 2012 five knitting books i hope you have on your shelf august 2, 2012 by glenna c in books 28 comments more and more we live in an electronic world, and there are about a million and one digital places that we can go to locate knitting knowledge, patterns, tutorials, and ideas. Framework knitters the stocking frame was invented by william lee of calverton near nottingham in 1589. The first charter to this livery company was granted by oliver cromwell. Knitters, crocheters, and all hand crafters are welcome to bring a project and join this fun, informal group. This comprehensive guide provides directions for 35 demonstration projects. Follow your guide to three of nottinghams atmospheric, historical drinking dens, where you can enjoy special discounts on food and drink and listen to tales of castles, ghosts, highway robberies, and other lively anecdotes from bygone eras. The oldest real knitting formed on two sticks by pulling loops through loops weve got is coptic socks from egypt, from around the year ce. Explore nottinghams highlight pubsand delve into the citys historyon this evening tour.
The web site is an evergrowing compilation of posts with links to museums with knitting collections. Fans of travel writing, as well as knitters, crocheters, designers, and fiber artists alike, will enjoy the masterful narrative in these intimate tales from a life well crafted. Complete guide to modern knitting and crocheting by alice carroll, 1942, w. Few if any books broached the subject in anything more than a cursory manner. Evidently socks or stockings became a household necessity and creating them by knitting was the easiest way to get a good fit. A history of frame work knitters in loughborough and. Price new from used from hardcover, january 1, 1970 please retry. Its use, known traditionally as framework knitting, was the first major stage in the mechanisation of the textile industry, and played an important part. The 1845 enquiry makes several references to this fact. Five knitting books i hope you have on your shelf glenna knits. Knitting is a combination of skill, determination, and adaptability. Knitting is the process of using two or more needles to loop yarn into a series of interconnected.
As well as publishing her own debbie bliss knitting magazine, she is the author of bestselling knitting pattern books, including the ultimate book of baby knits quadrille, the knitters year trafalgar square books, and knits for you and your home trafalgar square. The growth of craft fairs, release of well researched books on many aspects of knitting and the continued support among those who had learnt. Stories in stitches is a brand new publication series from donna druchunas and ava coleman featuring stories about knitters. A perfect gift for creative crafters, 750 knitting stitches is both a stitch guide and a howto knit primer, all in one volume.
Knitters in ruddington thought it would be a great benefit to them if they had them and the lord of the manor, mr parkyns intended to provide allotments. For many knitters having a small allotment was a means of subsidising their food rations. Welcome to the virtual knitting museum which celebrates traditional knitting styles and techniques. The civil, political, and mechanical history of the framework knitters in europe and america. Henson, the civil, political, and mechanical history of the framework knitters, in europe and america. Khf members advance and promote the history of knitting through research, exchange of ideas and information and by historical reconstruction. For easy access to the essential skills, youll find a detailed table of contents with a quick access listing.
Ruddington framework knitters museum is located in the village of ruddington, a few miles south of nottingham. You get all the information needed to get started, including how to choose yarn and needles, read patterns, work basic stitches, how to check gauge, increase and decrease, join pieces and finish projects and care for your knitted items. Contains reports with names from the minutes of evidence taken before the commissioner for inquiring into the conditions of the framework knitters 1845. Anstey local history society remembering and preserving. Framework knitters museum chapel street ruddington nottingham ng11 6he tel. Produced by reprint inspired by the erection of the sock monument. Some information on other nonwoven textiles is also included. Hardcover january 1, 1970 by gravenor henson author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. One exception is this painstakingly researched book by richard.
A complete guide to essential knitting techniques format. A workshop with patterns and projects threads books by susanna e. Not surprisingly, the eager volunteer knitting force gravitated toward the pamphlets most baroque item, putting the publisher in a delicate position. The women of the textile mills and the families whose wea. Knitting history, website of knitting history forum, the international society for the history of knitting and crochet. Framework knitting all but disappeared with just a few knitters carrying on producing specialist work for niche markets.
But, this book revels how woman across america knitted items in support of the revolutionary war, the war of 1812, wwi and wwi. However, knitting is said to originate in the middle east, and is recognized as the youngest craft among spinning and weaving. I think that i could knit and read from a computer screen or kindle too. Leicestershire industrial history society framework knitting. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers.
Framework knitting in burton on the wolds joan shaw. Its use, known traditionally as framework knitting, was the first major stage in the mechanisation of the textile industry, and played an important part in the early history of the industrial. I am about 34 of the way through this book, and it has been very interesting. A stocking frame was a mechanical knitting machine used in the textiles industry. It was invented by william lee of calverton near nottingham in 1589. Today, the museum is going from strength to strength. Hi, gerald, sue and jane, so strange with some threads all quiet on the framework knitters front for over 3 months, then suddenly it bursts back into action with machine gun rapidity sorry about the allusions, ive been reading too much about the great war recently, particularly edmund blundens excellent. To get back to the framework knitters housescottages, those at calverton usually had a frame in the bedroom close by the window that faced the sun for most of the day, the sun shone on a glass globe filled with water to act as a kind of magnifying glass to illuminate the work area, later on a knitting frame was put in a kind of outhouse. Henson, the civil, political, and mechanical history of the frameworkknitters, in europe and america. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. May 18, 2005 hi, gerald, sue and jane, so strange with some threads all quiet on the framework knitters front for over 3 months, then suddenly it bursts back into action with machine gun rapidity sorry about the allusions, ive been reading too much about the great war recently, particularly edmund blundens excellent. We just need one source that is compact, concise, and convenient.
A short video showing the function of the worshipful company of framework knitters. The site contains examples of frameshops that mark the transition of the industry from its domestic origins to a factorybased industry. The knitting reference library krl includes the published works collected by montse stanley, richard rutt and jane waller. Complete guide to modern knitting and crocheting 1942. Many of the photos in this online exhibtion were taken at wigston framework knitters museum. Jan 01, 2010 knitting and sewing by, 1918, george h. If youre a knitter, you will find all kinds of history on how and where and why knitting. Indeed by 1861 johns wife ann was also listed as a framework knitter at their new derby road address, even though as amos notes above, this was traditionally a male. Its use, known traditionally as framework knitting, was the first major stage in the mechanisation of the textile industry, and played an important part in the early history of the industrial revolution. Books dedicated to the fascinating history of knitting and its use in a variety of cultures. The following are a few handselected books from watson librarys. A knitter sees the world reprint by clara parkes isbn. Since acquiring these collections we have continued to add new acquisitions related to.
The knitters book of knowledge by debbie bliss meaghan schmaltz november 19, 2015 just as im getting comfortable in my knitting shoes, thinking i know just about everything there is to know about knitting and i cant learn much more, a new book comes along and proves me wrong. Whether youve committed to exploring your own wanderlust or are an armchair traveler curled up in your coziest slippers, knitlandia is sure to inspire laughter, tears. Most of us dont need a wagonload of technique books. It is not a comprehensive knitting history bibliography, merely an introduction to knitting and crochet research. Ruddington the framework knitters an industrial village in 1851. The framework knitters 1821 mar 10, 2019 comments off on the framework knitters 1821 almost ten years on from the 1812 declaration of the framework knitters, conditions for the framework knitters of the counties of nottingham, derby and leicester has not seen any sign of improving. About us the history of framework knitting is an amazing story of inventiveness, creativity, poverty and riots. No social history of the east midlands would be complete without an account of its 19th century framework knitters. These comprise books, exhibition catalogues, knitting patterns, journals and magazines. Jul 05, 2010 to get back to the framework knitters housescottages, those at calverton usually had a frame in the bedroom close by the window that faced the sun for most of the day, the sun shone on a glass globe filled with water to act as a kind of magnifying glass to illuminate the work area, later on a knitting frame was put in a kind of outhouse. History of knitting a resource guide makers mercantile. The nottinghamshire heritage gateway people framework. Today, very few people remain who know how to operate the knitting frame.
I have not tried yet but i think a music stand to hold a book would help too. There are quite a few fragments, all of them done in shades of white and indigo, in stockinette. The tudors wore hand knit caps and king henry the viii made hand knit silk stockings, imported from spain, a fashion staple. Framework knitters museum nottingham 2020 all you need. Diy crochet and knitting crochet motifs vintage knitting loom knitting knitting stitches knitting needles simple knitting free knitting knitting books whether its a favorite recipe, a priceless heirloom or a knit hat thats always been your goto pattern for the holiday season, each and every family has something special thats been passed. The history of the worshipful company of framework knitters. Meanwhile in paris in 1525, men formed one of the first workers unions for hand knitters. Hensons history of the framework knitters and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
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