The book also features some easy lace knitting stitch patterns, plus some that are more complex. Leicestershire industrial history society framework knitting. It is a very readable and fun book due to the authors fabulous writing ability. He takes us from the primeval forests of englands prehistory to the death, in 1509, of the first tudor king, henry vii. Framework knitters museum nottingham 2020 all you need. The city of nottingham, particularly the district known as lace market, was a major producer of machineknitted lace. In 1987 richard rutt wrote his definitive book a history of hand knitting, published by bt batsford ltd isbn 0 74 5118 1.
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. A selection of books, articles and conference presentations relating to the history of knitting. Our book price match guarantee means youre able to shop til your hearts content, always knowing that you can get the very best price. Worshipful company of framework knitters wikipedia. Richard rutt formed the view that hand knitting was not invented at one time and. Its difficult to imagine a more thorough examination of the history of knitting than this one. Framework knitting product information at workshop at video at. 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. It makes building stunning uis organized and efficient. 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. 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.
History of hand knitting a lovely history, great descriptions and pictures and a fascinating read. Daily express uk in foundation, acclaimed historian peter ackroyd tells the epic story of england itself. The results of the sample tell you how you personally knit with that particular type of yarn. By the beginning of the 19th century conditions were so poor that the knitters took direct action against the frame owners. Instruction books, like the simple directions for needle work and cutting it out were distributed to model. See the latest videos from the framework knitters museum. These socks were done with nalebinding which is a technique that uses single. No idle hands, the social history of american knitting by anne l. May 18, 2005 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. The knitting reference library krl includes the published works collected by montse stanley, richard rutt and jane waller. This year its supporting knit for peace by using its historic, griswold circular knitting machines to knit strips to be sewn into blankets and is inviting anyone to have a try. This framework is built upon the foundation of the 2003 and 1997 massachusetts history and social science curriculum frameworks.
The worshipful company of framework knitters is one of the livery companies of the city of london. The history of the worshipful company of framework. 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. 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 word is derived from knot, thought to originate from the dutch verb knutten, which is similar to the old english cnyttan, to knot. The history of the worshipful company of framework knitters. Many of the knit and purl stitch combinations are ultra easy ones. History of knitting and the knitting needle websters. The following table illustrates the proposed framework. William lee invents the stocking frame knitting machine. After a patent was refused by elizabeth i, lee took. 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. Framework knitters, leicestershire and nottinghamshire.
This book explains how the stocking framed worked, describes the lives of the knitters and illustrates the kinds of buildings. Framework knitting was predominantly performed at home, often with the entire family participating. 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. Its use, known traditionally as framework knitting, was the first major stage in. The first pieces of clothing made in the technique similar to knitting were socks. Peter ackroyd is arguably the most talented and prolific writer working in britain today. Wigston framework knitters museum 4244 bushloe end, le18 2ba wigston magna rated 4.
Leicestershire and neighboring counties had long had an association with the hosiery industry. The ap exam development process is a multiyear endeavor. This reference provides a full history of hand knitting by tracing the development and refinement of the craft. This knitting book provides a rough framework for a variety of knitting projects. 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. It started in nottinghamshire where william lee of calverton invented the stocking frame in 1589.
Vogue knitting the ultimate hat book history technique design vogue knitting magazine. Knitting is a technique of making fabric with yarn on two or more needles. Today, very few people remain who know how to operate the knitting frame. Some information on other nonwoven textiles is also included. It is very informative, an easy read and has lots of illustrations. It was incorporated by oliver cromwell in 1657 reissued as a royal charter in 1663 and was granted livery status in 17. Buy the history of the worshipful company of framework knitters. In part 1 of the history of knitting, you learned that knitting most likely began in egypt at around ad.
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. Storybook is an open source tool for developing ui components in isolation for react, vue, and angular. The art and mystery of framework knitting in england and wales sheila a. 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. Even got the chance to take a look at queen victorias stockings in the former methodist. 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. 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. 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 shire albums shire publications book series list.
A stocking frame was a mechanical knitting machine used in the textiles industry. 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. Apr 07, 2010 framework knitting product information at workshop at video at. No social history of the east midlands would be complete without an account of its 19th century framework knitters. They had no mechanical power source, and a frame book of that date indicates that. Since acquiring these collections we have continued to add new acquisitions related to.
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. A multistranded history of a timehonored tradition by lela nargi. About us the history of framework knitting is an amazing story of inventiveness, creativity, poverty and riots. 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. It was invented by william lee of calverton near nottingham in 1589. 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. William gibson, a manufacturer, gave evidence that many of his workers worked together and that it was an entirely domestic manufacture. Knitting is a technique of looping yarn over two or more needles to create a thick yet flexible and elastic fabric. The art and mystery of framework knitting in england and wales. Suitable for advanced knitters wanting to further their designs. History and development of the hosiery industry in leicestershire. See more ideas about knitting, knitted shawls and nottingham lace. 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.
A glorious heritage from warm socks to high art by susan m. 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. With special attention to the social aspects of knitting, it examines the changes in tools and techniques within different regions. Framework knitting all but disappeared with just a few knitters carrying on producing specialist work for niche markets. Can you help me i have been after a history of knitting book for years and cant remember what the title was. Storybook provides a sandbox to build ui components in isolation so. Families worked together in their own homes and in larger factories to produce stockings. It teaches you about design choices and techniques. 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. While the book is chronologically discursive, a chapters internal discipline is at best a jumble of diary entries, historical facts, quotations. In 1589, william lee from calverton in nottingham invented the first knitting frame. Apr 10, 2020 elizabeth zimmermanns knitters almanac by elizabeth zimmermann. Elizabeth zimmermanns knitters almanac by elizabeth zimmermann.
With a change in fashion at the beginning of the 19th century, there was a decline in the framework knitters staple. 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. 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. A selection of recommended books and articles about knitting. Examined in detail are the history of european knitting before 1500, knitting in britain from henry viii to the commonwealth, from the restoration to. These comprise books, exhibition catalogues, knitting patterns, journals and magazines. Knitting books from wellloved reference guides to exciting new pattern collections, we curate an inspiring roster of titles to choose from.
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. This made it possible for workers to produce knitted goods around 100 times faster than by hand. Framework knitting in burton on the wolds joan shaw. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. 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. She is the author of comfort knitting, knitting nature, and norah gaughans knitted cable sourcebook. Framework knitting st mary magdalene church hucknall. History of knitting a resource guide makers mercantile. 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. Gauge is extremely important for a fitted piece sweater, socks, mittens and relatively unimportant for a free form piece purse, scarves, table runners. Explore nottinghams highlight pubsand delve into the citys historyon this evening tour. Portuguese style of knitting history traditions and techniques by andrea wong. The company of framework knitters was chartered in england by king charles ii.
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. The origins and growth of framework knitting in leicester. The history of framework knitting is an amazing story of inventiveness, creativity, poverty and riots. William gibson, a manufacturer, gave evidence that many of his workers worked together and that it was an entirely. It is not a comprehensive knitting history bibliography, merely an introduction to knitting and crochet research. History of knitting origins of knitting history of clothing. Framework knitting and the luddites in nottinghamshire by christopher weir.
The worshipful company of framework knitters 16571778 jstor. Historysocial science framework historysocial science. This is a brief summary of his research and the conclusions he came to. The nottinghamshire heritage gateway people framework. Aug 01, 2002 buy framework knitting shire album by palmer, marilyn isbn. Instructional practice for kindergarten through grade five pdf. G henson, history of the framework knitters 1831, reprinted with an introduction by dr s d. Especially the guided tours explaining how the machines work and the working and living conditions of the frame knitters at the time.
Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. For centuries hucknall rang to the clicking and clacking sound of knitting frames. Posts about framework knitting written by quercuscommunity. The sacred history of knitting by heinz edgar kiewe. Tennis, squash and badminton bygones gerald gurney 1984 122. History and development of the hosiery industry in. Gauge is tested by knitting a 4 x 4 sample of the yarn on a particular needle size. Knitting tools and a brief knitting history universalclass. 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. 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.
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