The first manuals for knitting were printed in the 1830s. Those interested in the history of knitting will find them a rich primary source for research.

Over the years, we at PieceWork have written a lot about the delightful patterns featured in Weldon’s Practical Needlework, and we’re especially smitten by Weldon’s Victorian-era socks.

I do adore this style - so ladylike, so feminine with the leg o'mutton sleeves, the high collar and nipped in waist ... but I never thought that I would knit such a thing !! It is a commission for the stage. This photo is pre-blocking and the hem is rolling .... hope it won't after blocking.

Translating British Victorian knitting jargon into modern American terms can prove challenging!

148 Pages. (PDF - eBook - Digital Download) Jenny June is the popular pen-name of Mrs. Jane Cunningham Croly, the nation's first syndicated female columnist during the Victorian era. Her long running columns covered many topics of interest to women. She was an icon in her day - much the same as our Martha Stewart is today. This journal is a fabulous compilation of Victorian era patterns and techniques in knitting, crochet and even macramé. With over 200 illustrations and extensive instruction- this is the type of book that you will not want to put down! There are laces, counterpanes, macramé knots, borders, edgings, socks, shawls bonnets and so much more. REPRODUCTION

Also requires six 1/4” (6mm) buttons. Designer Notes: “I chose a plain yarn similar to that used in my lace curtains--a cotton yarn that’s been used for decades for fine crochet. The yarn is inexpensive, which makes this piece a paradox. Of all the projects in this book, this blouse probably takes the longest to knit but costs the least to produce.” --Michele Rose Orne Join the Knitalong and Mood Board Project on Ravelry: Blogger, or the Flickr Group.

No need to scramble to the fallout shelter, friends.

From "Gifts you can Make Yourself", Odhams, 2nd edition, 1947.

210 Pages. (PDF - EBook - Digital Download) This is a very rare Victorian Era collection of knitting and crocheting patterns. The patterns are lovely, and quite extensive, however, there are not pictures for all of the patterns in this manual. A collector's item! Please note that this manual is almost identical in content to Fleisher's Manual #3.

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#RR120 Knitting pattern for a Ladies' Leg-of-Mutton Sweater c. 1895-97

I have been drooling over this knitted bra I found on Ravelry for the longest time, unfortunately the pattern is in German, and although I did one year of German in school, my German is sadly lacking. But, I decided to give a go at translating the text, and you'll find it below. Please keep in mind that I cannot guarantee that I got it 100% right. Brassier The brassier is made with white CMS Perlgarn Nr. 5. on US 0 - 2.0 mm needles. Garter stitch pattern. Bust size 112 cm. You start at the lower end of the bra casting on 224 stitches. Continue in rib knit of k. 2 p. 2 for 16 rows, (or as long as you'd like) slipping the first stitch of every row. Cast off 22 stitches at the beginning of the following row, knit 60, place on a string or a stitch holder, knit another 60 and place these too on a stitch holder. This leaves 82 stitches. Knit till the end of the row. The next row: cast off 22 stitches at the beginning of the row and knit the remaining 60. Then knit the last two stitches of each row together until there are no stitches left. The middle triangle is worked the same way as the first until there are 10 stitches left on the needle. Knit another five rows and then cast off stitches. The last triangle is made the same way as the first. The cup part: cast on 30 stitches, * knit until end of row, knit two stitches together, turn and knit next row*. Repeat these two rows until there are 5 stitches left on the needle. Pick up 25 stitches along the cast off edge and repeat the above instructions. Repeat until you have 7 triangles, cast off the last 5 stitches and stitch the cup closed. Repeat for the second cup. Stitch the cups onto the lower edge by fitting four triangles into the v opening of the lower edge of the bra. Crochet a picot edge over the upper edge. Straps: Cast on 110 stitches, knit garter stitch for 10 rows, cast off. Row 5: Cast off stitches 5-7 and 11-13 for buttonholes. Row 6: Knit until buttonhole, make 3 stitches, continue, repeat. Stitch the straps towards the back of the side triangle with the buttonholes facing the front. Stitch a button to the top of the breast cup. Stitch press stud buttons to the back of the bra to fasten it. Update: I had a German friend look over the original pattern, and it seems I got it right :)

16 p. 20 cm

feitoamao: University of Washington student Geraldine Gilbert knitting, Seattle, 1918 beautiful...

Free Victorian neckerchief knitting pattern was first published in Beeton's Book of Needlework, 1870.

16 p. 20 cm

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#RR120 Knitting pattern for a Ladies' Leg-of-Mutton Sweater c. 1895-97

The instructions for this delicate lace edging originally appeared in a weekly household column, which ran in a Manchester, New Hampshire, newspaper from 1881 to 1884.

Neck warmers are not only cozy but add a style statement. The Victorian Neck Warmer Free Knitting Pattern is easy to knit and makes a great beginner project.

216 p. 23 cm

Rutt Explore this and other items from our digitised collections on the University of Southampton Digital Library.

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We love knitting and historical clothing. In this first Taixtile historical knitting podcast episode, we show you our knitting projects.

Este jersey es mi reproducción basada en el que se muestra en la Colección de Vestuario del Museo de Brooklyn en el Museo Metropolitano de Arte. El jersey es elástico y está tejido con 3 tipos de puntos variantes del elástico clásico y punto inglés, y está tejido con lana vegana acrílica. Para estar seguro de qué tamaño quieres , revisa la última imagen para ver cuál es el mejor te quedará. Yo recomiendo encarecidamente verificar dos veces la medida del pecho y la axila a las caderas para ver si hay que personalizar alguna de ellas. Cadera y pecho es la misma medida en este jersey, y es elástico. CONSEJOS: **Si quieres usar un corsé con este jersey, ¡toma las medidas de tu cuerpo usando el corsé! ** ** A veces usar un sujetador o sostén normal puede hacer que el pecho parezca más bajo que usando un corsé, y eso es importante para decidir cómo procederemos a tejer la linea de bajo pecho. ** Por favor, si tienes alguna duda, pregunta o lo que sea, ¡escríbeme! :)

Victorian Needle Arts are a series of Handwork Pattern Booklets. Our patterns are modern interpretations of period instructions. Where possible I have included the original inspirational item, pattern or article so that you have documentation for your research. All are designed and selected to help you create items from the Victorian Era ( 1830– turn of the century) with a focus on the Civil War years. VOLUME 2—SONTAGS (Knit and Crochet)   These patterns are for simple sontags that hug the body and button in the back.This wonderful “wrap around” garment is very functional for keeping your upper body warm while leaving your arms free. The ties or buttons at the back keep the garment close to your torso and out of the fire, food, wash water and other hazards. We offer both a stocking stitch and a seed stitch knit version as well as a crocheted sontag. We have included several different styles of edging to enable you to create a garment that is uniquely yours. There are many names for this crocheted or knitted garment from the basic; sontag, spencer, habit shirt, and cross-over shawl, to the more whimsical; bosom friend or heart-warmer. They all refer to a garment that is worn on the upper body. Our instructions are written using modern terms and are suitable for most knitters and crocheters. I have listed several sontags made from these patterns in our store. Instructions for printing the download are included. If you would prefer a hardcopy pattern booklet please use this link: Hard Copy Pattern Booklet: https://www.etsy.com/listing/635589340/needle-arts-volume-2-sontag-crochet Thank you for your interest in our items.

There are so many photos out there of lovely needleworkers in action and they are all so inspiring! Here are a few examples you simply must see!

A commission - part of a costume for a musical. Some photos post blocking and now the hem isn't rolling.

119 p. 24 cm