Framework knitting and the luddites in nottinghamshire by christopher weir. This made it possible for workers to produce knitted goods around 100 times faster than by hand. For centuries hucknall rang to the clicking and clacking sound of knitting frames. A selection of recommended books and articles about knitting. The city of nottingham, particularly the district known as lace market, was a major producer of machineknitted lace. 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. The company of framework knitters was chartered in england by king charles ii. Leicestershire industrial history society framework knitting. A selection of books, articles and conference presentations relating to the history of knitting.
Framework knitting st mary magdalene church hucknall. Worshipful company of framework knitters wikipedia. Jun 23, 2010 a film made for leicestershire industrial history society about framework knitting which was once one of the most important industries in the east midlands, uk. Storybook provides a sandbox to build ui components in isolation so.
Knitting books from wellloved reference guides to exciting new pattern collections, we curate an inspiring roster of titles to choose from. He takes us from the primeval forests of englands prehistory to the death, in 1509, of the first tudor king, henry vii. Framework knitting in burton on the wolds joan shaw. Since acquiring these collections we have continued to add new acquisitions related to. It started in nottinghamshire where william lee of calverton invented the stocking frame in 1589. 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. The book also includes an exploration of cable knitting stitch patterns some that are easy and basic, and others that get much more intricate and challenging. Daily express uk in foundation, acclaimed historian peter ackroyd tells the epic story of england itself. The history of the worshipful company of framework. It was invented by william lee of calverton near nottingham in 1589. History of knitting and the knitting needle websters.
Unlike many other companies, the framework knitters company has retained close connections to its original trade, most members of the company being involved with the craft. By the beginning of the 19th century conditions were so poor that the knitters took direct action against the frame owners. Gauge is extremely important for a fitted piece sweater, socks, mittens and relatively unimportant for a free form piece purse, scarves, table runners. These comprise books, exhibition catalogues, knitting patterns, journals and magazines. For those who are interested in framework knitters i recently bought a book from the nottingham family history society called as poor as a stockinger. Knitting is a technique of looping yarn over two or more needles to create a thick yet flexible and elastic fabric. The need for speed when trying to knit goods for sale, and the fact that poor people knitted while walking or standing, brought the knitting sheath into its own. Framework knitting was predominantly performed at home, often with the entire family participating. The ap exam development process is a multiyear endeavor. After a patent was refused by elizabeth i, lee took. Its a really interesting visit to ruddington and the combination of a welcoming brew on arrival, a booked guided tour and a demonstration of framework knitting its complicated. Framework knitting product information at workshop at video at.
The origins and growth of framework knitting in leicester. Our book price match guarantee means youre able to shop til your hearts content, always knowing that you can get the very best price. G henson, history of the framework knitters 1831, reprinted with an introduction by dr s d. It was incorporated by oliver cromwell in 1657 reissued as a royal charter in 1663 and was granted livery status in 17. She is the author of comfort knitting, knitting nature, and norah gaughans knitted cable sourcebook. It teaches you about design choices and techniques. With a change in fashion at the beginning of the 19th century, there was a decline in the framework knitters staple. Knitting is a technique of making fabric with yarn on two or more needles.
The pages that follow are intended to answer some of the questions people ask me whenever i have given a talk at a knitting event why did i write the book, what was i trying to accomplish, how long did it take, why was it out of print for so long, etc. This clever idea comes to you from 19th century english dales and is just one example of the fun facts found in a history of hand knitting. The history of framework knitting is an amazing story of inventiveness, creativity, poverty and riots. Peter ackroyd is arguably the most talented and prolific writer working in britain today.
It is a very readable and fun book due to the authors fabulous writing ability. The results of the sample tell you how you personally knit with that particular type of yarn. This is a brief summary of his research and the conclusions he came to. The history of the worshipful company of framework knitters. Framework knitters, leicestershire and nottinghamshire. See more ideas about knitting, knitted shawls and nottingham lace. The worshipful company of framework knitters 16571778 jstor. Framework knitters museum nottingham 2020 all you need. Storybook is an open source tool for developing ui components in isolation for react, vue, and angular. Coat of arms of the worshipful company of framework knitters the quatercentenary of the invention was celebrated in 1989 by the publication of a book of historical studies.
This knitting book provides a rough framework for a variety of knitting projects. Some information on other nonwoven textiles is also included. In 1589, william lee from calverton in nottingham invented the first knitting frame. Its difficult to imagine a more thorough examination of the history of knitting than this one. History of knitting origins of knitting history of clothing. Examined in detail are the history of european knitting before 1500, knitting in britain from henry viii to the commonwealth, from the restoration to. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. Richard rutt formed the view that hand knitting was not invented at one time and. Instruction books, like the simple directions for needle work and cutting it out were distributed to model. Can you help me i have been after a history of knitting book for years and cant remember what the title was. Vogue knitting the ultimate hat book history technique design vogue knitting magazine. Framework knitting all but disappeared with just a few knitters carrying on producing specialist work for niche markets. Today, very few people remain who know how to operate the knitting frame. History and development of the hosiery industry in.
Its use, known traditionally as framework knitting, was the first major stage in. The elasticity and flexibility of the fabric is dependent upon several factorsthe size of the needles, the weight or thickness of the yarn, and type of yarn, and. History and development of the hosiery industry in leicestershire. See the latest videos from the framework knitters museum. The nottinghamshire heritage gateway people framework. Apr 10, 2020 elizabeth zimmermanns knitters almanac by elizabeth zimmermann. Elizabeth zimmermanns knitters almanac by elizabeth zimmermann.
Scholar richard rutt has put together a detailed description of the craft itself, including definitive opinions about the origins of knitting and indepth explanations of particular garments worn throughout history. This reference provides a full history of hand knitting by tracing the development and refinement of the craft. While the book is chronologically discursive, a chapters internal discipline is at best a jumble of diary entries, historical facts, quotations. Fwk if youre researching your family history, you may come across the letters fwk on an official document or census record stating a persons occupation. Leicestershire and neighboring counties had long had an association with the hosiery industry. Modern course 7 college course equivalent 7 prerequisites course framework 11 course framework components historical thinking skills and reasoning processes 17 course content 22 course at a glance 27 unit guides 29 using the unit guides 31 geographical coverage 33 unit 1. Another one is the debunking of the irish sweater myth turns out those beautiful heavy cables didnt appear in ireland until the beginning of the 20th century. From egypt, knitting spread into spain carried over by arabs during the islamic conquest or brought back by spaniards during the crusades before exploding into the rest of europe. The word is derived from knot, thought to originate from the dutch verb knutten, which is similar to the old english cnyttan, to knot. History of knitting a resource demystifying the origins of knitting photo from world woman foundation knitting is the process of creating loops of threads that interlock row by row, through the use of yarn and needles. This pattern book identified a number of traditional lace patterns, and documented the. She is a member of the brooklyn tweed design team, designing a collection with the fibre co.
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. In 1987 richard rutt wrote his definitive book a history of hand knitting, published by bt batsford ltd isbn 0 74 5118 1. Published on jun 23, 2010 a film made for leicestershire industrial history society about framework knitting which was once one of the most important industries in the east midlands, uk. Instructional practice for kindergarten through grade five pdf. History of hand knitting a lovely history, great descriptions and pictures and a fascinating read. History of knitting a resource guide makers mercantile. Families worked together in their own homes and in larger factories to produce stockings. The first pieces of clothing made in the technique similar to knitting were socks. I am pleased to present to you the 2018 massachusetts history and social science curriculum framework, which was adopted by the board of elementary and secondary education on june 26, 2018. They had no mechanical power source, and a frame book of that date indicates that. A stocking frame was a mechanical knitting machine used in the textiles industry. Wigston framework knitters museum 4244 bushloe end, le18 2ba wigston magna rated 4. Apr 07, 2010 framework knitting product information at workshop at video at. Aug 01, 2002 buy framework knitting shire album by palmer, marilyn isbn.
The art and mystery of framework knitting in england and wales. The art and mystery of framework knitting in england and wales sheila a. It is important to knit a sock with negative ease, which means the circumference of the sock is smaller than the circumference of a leg and foot to keep the sock from slouching or shifting. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
No social history of the east midlands would be complete without an account of its 19th century framework knitters. These socks were done with nalebinding which is a technique that uses single. Suitable for advanced knitters wanting to further their designs. William gibson, a manufacturer, gave evidence that many of his workers worked together and that it was an entirely. The framework interpretation also known as the literary framework view, framework theory, or framework hypothesis is a description of the structure of the first chapter of the book of genesis more precisely genesis 1. It is not a comprehensive knitting history bibliography, merely an introduction to knitting and crochet research. Easter will be a busy time at ruddingtons framework knitters museum with events for villagers and visitors of all ages. A multistranded history of a timehonored tradition by lela nargi. This was the first step in the mechanisation of the textile industry and led to framework knitting playing a key role in the early days of the industrial revolution. After failing in my challenge to write 100 posts in 100 days i decided to keep quiet about my new challenge, which was to write 100 posts in 100 days. In part 1 of the history of knitting, you learned that knitting most likely began in egypt at around ad.
About us the history of framework knitting is an amazing story of inventiveness, creativity, poverty and riots. Many of the knit and purl stitch combinations are ultra easy ones. Similarly leicestershire including hinkley, loughborough and shepshed and derby and belper and the smaller towns and villages around them also became centres for framework knitting. A glorious heritage from warm socks to high art by susan m. The worshipful company of framework knitters is one of the livery companies of the city of london. Especially the guided tours explaining how the machines work and the working and living conditions of the frame knitters at the time. Framework knitting, as the use of lees machine in stocking production was called, was the first major stage in the mechanization of the textile industry, a process. The knitting reference library krl includes the published works collected by montse stanley, richard rutt and jane waller. It makes building stunning uis organized and efficient. The following table illustrates the proposed framework. The sacred history of knitting by heinz edgar kiewe. Buy the history of the worshipful company of framework knitters. Portuguese style of knitting history traditions and techniques by andrea wong. Tennis, squash and badminton bygones gerald gurney 1984 122.
Posts about framework knitting written by quercuscommunity. With special attention to the social aspects of knitting, it examines the changes in tools and techniques within different regions. The shire albums shire publications book series list. The book also features some easy lace knitting stitch patterns, plus some that are more complex. The awardwinning framework knitters museum is one of the only places left in the country where youll find the working and living conditions of this important. Knitting tools and a brief knitting history universalclass. The art and mystery of framework knitting in england and wales first edition by sheila a. Knitting is the process of using two or more needles to loop yarn into a series of interconnected loops in order to create a finished garment or some other type of fabric. William lee invents the stocking frame knitting machine. Even got the chance to take a look at queen victorias stockings in the former methodist.
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. Explore nottinghams highlight pubsand delve into the citys historyon this evening tour. Historysocial science framework historysocial science. This book explains how the stocking framed worked, describes the lives of the knitters and illustrates the kinds of buildings. No idle hands, the social history of american knitting by anne l. Framework knitting framework knitting was once one of the most important industries in the east midlands.