Used by Mrs Jean Ashcroft (nee Broad) and probably worked by her. She came from Galashiels ScotlandIvory rectangular tray cloth with a knitted lace edge and drawn thread work and embroidery in ivory of four circles of flowersnonemanchester, table linen

Cardboard box including two knitted ties (not separately catalogued). The exterior of the box has a design of a colourful vase of flowers.Nilmen's clothing, neck ties, containers

About the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games donor Doug Pleasance wrote- During the 1980's the Australian wool industry was at its most prosperous times with record numbers of sheep producing wool receiving ever increasing values due to the success of the Reserve Price Scheme, and the overall guidance of the Australian Wool Corporation (AWC). As a humble technician, my role was a low profile newly created position of Controller, Technical Marketing where wool was to be marketed on its technical properties, as distinct from the Product Marketing Group which exploited the traditional high profile approach of marketing wool;s superior fashion attributes. The Woolmark was the tool central to this approach. The 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games saw an evolutionary change in designer selection. A Declaration of Interest Form was communicated to over forty potential designers. The task and especially tight timelines that were involved deterred many aspirants, however, there remained eight designers with the potential we were seeking. These eight designers were paid $3,000 per submission and the winning designer, Wendy Powitt, was paid $15,000. For the first time the judging panel included two athletes, one male swimmer and one female basketballer, their influence was pivotal. The ensemble consisted of three elements- 1. The Official Uniform which was used for travel and all official functions. This included: a tailored blazer and trouser/skirt (all water repellent) by Fletcher Jones, pure wool olive-green faille fabric by Foster Valley, cotton PE formal shirt by Pelaco, pure wool knitwear by Spangaro, printed wool tie by TD Noone, wool nylon socks by Holeproof and footwear by Hush Puppy. 2. Opening Ceremony Uniform a lightweight wool fabric printed with floral designs that had been inspired by the work of Australian artist Margaret Preston. This included: Lightweight W/PE shorts by Fletcher Jones in Foster Valley Fabric, socks by Holeproof and footwear by Hush Puppy. 3. Village Clothing was designed to be highly visible garments to make it easy to  spot the Aussie and helped to contribute to good team spirit. This included: A pure wool shirt featuring blocks of contrasting colours, and a newly developed stretch 50:50 wool/cotton fabric by Bradmill was made into shorts and jeans by Fletcher Jones.Olive green knit vest with gold buttons. On the left breast is the Australian emblem with the Olympic rings and "Barcelona 1992" underneath it.BARCELONA 19921992 barcelona olympics, sport, athletes, fashion, design, uniform

One pair ladies' gauntlet-style cream, mesh-knit gloves with cream, floral applique' and embroidered trim on cuff.clothing accessories, gauntlet gloves, gloves

See Ref NA4362Grey hand knitted long sleeved school jumper, school colours, cream and maroon around neck and sleeve cuff.costume, children's uniform, handcrafts, knitting

Items issued to G Bennetts RAAF No 119452. Items known as “Long Johns”. Refer Cat No 560.3 for service details..1) cream colour fine knit fabric stamp in black ink on front lower right .2) cream colour, fine knit fabric stamp in black ink on front top right handwritten name black ink on back waistband three cream buttons on front ribbom tape on back.1) “marley/ Vic/1952/40/“ .2) handwritten black ink ' “K Cole' made in Australia / N427/1942”uniforms - army, costume- maleunderwear, singlets, under pants

Cream coloured hand knitted woollen baby pants. Cream cotton ribbon tie at waist. Crocheted edge on legs. Stocking stitch on lower part with three pattern rows on top half back and front. This collection of knitted and sewn garments were made in the early 1940s and were intended for a baby that was stillborn.costume, children's, baby pants

This baby’s bonnet is an example of the skills and craftwork of the women of the pioneer families in Moorabbin Shire A fine wool baby’s bonnet, hand -knitted with crocheted edges and hand sewn flowers at crown and around face edge. C1900 knitting, crochetwork, craftwork, clothing, pioneers, early settlers, moorabbin brighton bentleigh, embroidery

Triangular cream coloured knitted woollen shawl with open stitch cross design and 2 open stitch diagonal lines at edges.churchill island, working horse festival, sheep to shawl challenge, shearing, spinning, knitting, wool

Presented at the surrender at Morotai 9 September 1945.Connection to the surrender at MorotaiRed hand knitted woollen poppy, with black ringed green centre mounted on attaching pin. Copy of surrender certificate attached.

Hand knitted burnt orange cardigan with long sleeves. Four buttons down the front at the top. Cardigan has pockets and a collar. knitwear, fashion, cardigan, 1970s

Four page fold out knitting pattern booklet featuring a colour image on the cover of a woman reclining outdoors in a knitted jumper.front: [printed] Cleckheaton / NATURAL 8 PLY / MERION 8 PLY / Design 0039 / Sizes: 79 - 94 cmknitting, pattern, fashion, knitwear, cleckheaton

1. & 2. Pair of socks, khaki colour wool blend knitted fabric with fleece inside, with shaped heel. No Manufacturers label.uniform, army, footwear

One of a collection of 56 knitting pattern books donated by Mrs Hilma Carruthers. These books had been used by Mrs Carruthers, her mother and her two daughters. This book was produced by the Lincoln Mills and contains knitting patterns for young girls garments.Hand Knits / for UNDER - / TEENERS / LINCOLN / BOOK No. 153 / MODEL No. 1223 / SEE PAGE 5 / 6Dhandicrafts - history knitting, lincoln mills (australia) limited, handicrafts - history, knitting

This pattern book was produced by the Villawood Textile Company, Sydney and contains a knitting pattern for a childs jumper and jacket.L466 / Villawool / OR / carousel / KNITTED / in 8 PLY / SIZES 60 to 90 cm / 24 to 36 in. / 30cknitting handicrafts - history, villawood textile company, knitting, handicrafts - history

Clothing belonging to Joyce Knight, Kilmore family.20th C. ladies ensemble. Rear buttoned blouse and turquoise jacket with blouse fabric trim."Styled & made by Young Fashions" "Melbourne" "Double knit jersey/100% acron/ The new fashion synthetic"knight

Made by Inge Cammans in 1998 initially to see if she could create an outfit made entirely of wool. The outfit was then entered in the National Wool Awards competition in 1999 and won first prize.Hand knitted cream and brown outfit consisting of a skirt (kilt), jumper, hat (beret), scarf, socks and bag. Outfit is made using hand spun wool from local East Gippsland area, Perendale and Mohair. An artist tag and rosette award accompany the outfit.tag [front]: [handwritten] SCOTTISH OUTFIT / DESIGNED HAND- / SPUN + KNITTED OUT / OF PERRIDALE + / MOHAIR BY / Inge Cammans / [printed] BUCHAN / BLACK MARBLE HUT / GALLERY / Main Street, Box 9, / Buchan, Vic. 3885 / (051) 55 9296 / AUSTRALIA tag [back]: Theo Cammans / is an exceptionally talented individual. / He is responsible for not only / the beautiful paintings and / woodwork throughout the / shop, but also fashions the / unique Buchan Marble / into many varied and / stunning designs. / Inge Cammans / using her own hand spun / wool she has made multi / award winning garments / and wall hangings. / Each item in unique and / renowned world wide / She has taken first prize at - / National Wool Awards, / Melbourne, Lakes, Bairnsdale, Omeo / Paris Exhibitor front [rosette]: OMEO & DIST. A.&P. SOCIETY / WOOL DESIGN AWARDS / 1stknitting handicrafts, cammans, mr theo, knitting, handicrafts, east gippsland

Cream coloured hand knitted woollen baby jacket. Front opening with two buttons. Foldover collar and fold back cuffs. Yolk and sleeves with open pattern. Front and back feather and fan pattern with garter stitch edging.This collection of knitted and sewn garments were made in the early 1940s and were intended for a baby that was stillborn.costume, children's, baby jacket

Pure wool, navy blue men’s cardigan. Five navy blue buttons. One bound pocket on each side front. A 10.5cm wide band of woven pattern on each side front. Fine knit of heavy density. Set in sleeves with a 2cms wide fine knit cuff. Machine stitched button holes. Overlocked seams.Sutex ® Quality Knitwear. Made in Australia. Size 18 to fit 100cm. PURE WOOLcostume, male, cardigan

Anne Bronsdon collection .Length of white , stained, knitted curtain edging 9 cm x 1.20 m fair condition .Knitted by Johanna Sarvaas when she had her shop in Mitchell Street .Accompanying small blue paper, typed letter from Anne Bronsdon donating this together with 2 x neckerchiefsJohanna Sarvaasart, anne bronsdon / johanna sarvaas

'Close Knit' was conceived based around providing the high density accommodation of the area with what many residents will never experience; the iconic ‘Aussie’ backyard, symbolised by washing on a Hills Hoist. This concept was transposed into several elements, including two large flying jumper sculptures. These stainless steel and fibreglass structures are supported on slanted poles, reminiscent of Hills Hoist arms. The jumpers appear to catch the breeze, and billow up, like washing on the clothesline on a sunny day, and cast lovely shadows across the paths and gardens. They are bright and joyful reminders of simple homespun joys. The handcraft theme is also featured in knitted concrete garden walls throughout the gardens. As if the wind is captured in the movement of the Hellenistic drapery, these panels echo the Lady of Justice, an earlier work of mine on the Victorian County Court. These feature walls bring a softness to the park and hark back to classic European garden design. There are 6 finial/balls of wool marking gateways and entrances to the park, as well as a couple randomly scattered throughout to be discovered. There is also a draped plinth at the Peel street entrance which has my signature. Again these elements echo traditional garden design and are a tactile and recognizable link to the hand knit themes of the park. Given the strong themes of domesticity and handcrafts, I have titled my work ‘Close Knit’, as it applies to the purpose of this public space as well as the works scattered throughout. Yarra City Council delivered Cambridge Street Reserve in partnership with the Victorian Government, who have supported the project with $1.3m funding. Yarra City Council has invested a further $731,130 towards the project. Urban Imitative Landscape Design worked with artist William Eicholtz at the beginning of the design process to consider the needs of a growing high-density population of the area. At double the size, with extensive park seating and a large lawn space which is shaded by native trees, Cambridge Street Reserve is now the largest park in Collingwood. 'Close Knit' by William EicholtzTwo knitted fibreglass 'jumpers' over stainless steel framework; six concrete balls of wool throughout the park; 25 metres of cast (drapery) concrete walls; concrete plinth at Peel street entry which is draped with a concrete knit and a ball of wool on top as finial; reverse rope reliefs on the front façade of eastern stairs. Artist name and date 'William Eicholtz 2023' inscribed on plinth with ball of wool on top as finial. handcrafts, domesticity, aussie icons, european garden design, public space, high density accomodation

This book and a number of others like it were owned by the mother and aunts of the donor, Mrs Dorothy Boyle. They were prolific producers of hand knitted and hand made items of clothing and also knitted and sewed for the armed forces during the Second World War. This book was produced by Patons and Baldwins and contains knitted patterns for garments for young boys.Patons KNITTING BOOK NO. 366 / P&B / WOOLS / 1'6d.knitting handicrafts - history, patons and baldwins (australia) ltd, knitting, handicrafts - history

This book and a number of others like it were owned by the mother and aunts of the donor, Mrs Dorothy Boyle. They were prolific producers of hand knitted and hand made items of clothing and also knitted and sewed for the armed forces during the Second World War. This book was produced by Patons and Baldwins and contains instructions on how to knit and crochet, as well as patterns.WOOLCRAFT / A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO / KNITTING & CROCHET / PATONS & BALDWINS LTD. / (Incorporated in Great Britain) / MELBOURNE and SYDNEY / 1/- / PUBLISHED WITH ALL RIGHTS RESERVEDknitting handicrafts - history crochet, patons and baldwins (australia) ltd, knitting, handicrafts - history, crochet

Cream coloured cotton flannelette nappy.This collection of knitted and sewn garments were made in the early 1940s and were intended for a baby that was stillborn.costume, children's, flannelette nappy

Cream coloured cotton flannelette nappy.This collection of knitted and sewn garments were made in the early 1940s and were intended for a baby that was stillborn.costume, children's, flannelette nappy