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 is part of an English series titled "Weldons Practical Needlework" and it contains knitting patterns for childrens jumpers.WELDONS / PRACTICAL / NEEDLEWORK / No. 284 / JUNIOR JERSEYS / BOYS and GIRLS / 6 to 14 years / 9D / 7 / NEW DESIGNS / INSIDEhandicrafts - history knitting, weldons ltd, handicrafts - history, knitting

Probably handmade functional item - a knitting nancy - made of wood and metal with a sample of knitting attached to demonstrate its functionknitting nancy

Twelve page knitting pattern book featuring black and white printed graphics and text. The colour cover shows a woman wearing a pink knitted top with sailboats, a white skirt and pink earrings.front: [printed] VillaWOOL / 12785 / PRICE / CODE / D / MADE IN AUSTRALIA / PARADISEknitting, pattern, fashion, knitwear, women, villawool

This book was owned by the late Dr Elizabeth Kerr and was donated to the Museum by the executor of her estate, Margaret Cameron. It contains knitting patterns for gloves.PRICE 1/- / BOOK 12 / Gale / Pam / Lynne / Carol / Anne / "Charm" / GLOVE BOOKknitting handicrafts - history, knitting, handicrafts - history

This pattern book was produced by Sirdar Limited (UK) and contains a knitting patterns for a womens cardigan.SIRDAR / 32-38" / 5379 / Chunky / 25 CENTSknitting handicrafts - history, harrap bros. (sirdar wools) ltd, knitting, handicrafts - history

This pattern book was produced by the magazine "Family Circle" and contains knitting patterns suitable for children.Family Circle / $2.50 / KIDS KNITS / Fun and easy patterns / for beginnersknitting handicrafts - history, family circle, knitting, handicrafts - history

Australian Comforts fund Victoria Division A.C.F. Guide to Knitting for Active Service. It covers Standard Socks, Khaki stocking, Garters, Spiral Stockings (Navy), Balaclava Cap, Long sleeve Pullover, Sleeveless Pullovers, Mittens, airman's neck muff, Gloves, Combined Balaclava Scarf, Scarf, Cap.RSL War Services Fund Stamped on cover.lydia chancellor collection, history, knitting

This pattern book was produced by the Villawood Textile Company, Sydney and contains a knitting pattern for a childs jumper.L158 / Villawool / KNITTED IN / 5 & 8 PLY YARNS / 25cknitting handicrafts - history, villawood textile company, knitting, handicrafts - history

This pattern book was produced by the Villawood Textile Company, Sydney and contains a knitting pattern for a womans cardigan.L388 / Villawool / Classic Variations / KNITTED / in 4, 5 or 8 PLY / SIZES 80 to 120 cm / 32 to 48 in. / 30cknitting handicrafts - history, villawood textile company, knitting, handicrafts - history

This pattern book was produced by the Villawood Textile Company, Sydney and contains a knitting pattern for a childs jacket.L450 / Villawool / KNITTED / in 8 Ply / SIZES 60 to 90 cm / 24 to 36 in. / 30cknitting handicrafts - history, villawood textile company, knitting, handicrafts - history

This pattern book was produced by the Villawood Textile Company, Sydney and contains knitting patterns for mens waistcoats.BOOK 195 / By Villawool / Waistcoats for Men / in Avanti, Boucle, / Dinkum D.K., Superknit / Double Crepe, 4 Ply and / 5 Ply, Dinkum 8 Ply, Nylo / Tweed and Speediknit / 35 centsknitting handicrafts - history, villawood textile company, knitting, handicrafts - history

Six page fold out knitting pattern booklet featuring a colour image on the cover of two women and a man wearing knitted jumpers. One of the women is seated, one woman holds a pair of shoes and the man in holding a basketball.front: [printed] Cleckheaton / twilight / and / HELENE / Design 0153 / Lady/Man Jumper: 76 - 107 cm / Lady's Jumper: 76 - 102 cmknitting, pattern, fashion, knitwear, cleckheaton

Twenty four page knitting pattern book featuring eight colour pages. The front cover shows a woman outdoors wearing a grey, brown and cream patterned cardigan, holding a whip and leather gloves and wearing a stock hat.front: [printed] Cleckheaton / BOOK NO. 404 / Naturals Bk. 6 / IN 8 AND 12 PLYknitting, pattern, fashion, knitwear, cleckheaton

Sixteen page black and white pattern book containing black and white photographs and printed text. Front cover features blue, black and white graphics showing a man holding a pipe. The back cover shows a man holding a pipe with graphics of skiers in the background.front: [printed] Paragon / KNITTING BOOK / BOOK / 54 / FOR MEN / “Commander” / PRICE / 1/.fashion, women, knitting, crochet, home life, patterns

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

Four page fold out knitting pattern booklet featuring a colour image on the cover of two young girls walking together holding hands. The girls are wearing knitted dresses. There is an inset image in the right bottom corner of one of the girls.front: [printed] Cleckheaton / RIVERINA 5 PLY / CLECKHEATON 8 PLY / Design 0047 / 5 Ply Sizes: 61 & 71 cm / 8 Ply Sizes: 61 - 76 cmknitting, pattern, fashion, knitwear, cleckheaton

This book was produced by Woolworths and contains knitting patterns baby clothes and for womens bed jackets, under clothes etc.WOOLWORTHS' / "Economy" / KNIT BOOK / No. 18 / UNDERWEAR / BED JACKETS / BABY WEAR / DESIGN No. 2461 / Instructions on Page 3 / 7D / NEW DESIGNS, ECONOMICAL AND EASY TO KNITknitting handicrafts - history, woolworths ltd, knitting, handicrafts - history

A wooden bobbin holder associated with the "Beehive" manual sock knitting machineA wooden bobbin holder, circular base with a hollow round pole attached at centre of the base and narrowing at the top.knitting textile machinery machine knitting, hosiery, knitting, textile machinery, machine knitting

Notebook, containing handwritten notes associated with the "Beehive Sock Knitting Machine."Australian Exercise Book.knitting textile machinery machine knitting, hosiery, knitting, textile machinery, machine knitting

A small metal hooked tool for the "Beehive" benchtop sock knitting machine.A small metal hooked tool.knitting textile machinery machine knitting, hosiery, knitting, textile machinery, machine knitting

This book was owned by the late Dr Elizabeth Kerr and was donated to the Museum by the executor of her estate, Margaret Cameron. It contains patterns for a knitting machine, using Riverhart yarns.RIVERHART / HOME KNITTING MACHINE YARNS / 3 Ply / Pattern Book / No 3 / Pattern No. / Q3-9 / Pattern No. / Q3-7 / Pattern No. / Q3-8machine knitting, riverhart yarns

Four page knitting pattern booklet featuring black and white printed graphics and text. The colour cover shows a woman sitting on the back of a park bench, wearing a yellow woollen top, tartan skirt and red stockings.front: [printed] 928 / PRICE / CODE / C / VillaWOOL Belvedereknitting, pattern, fashion, knitwear, women, villawool

Sixty page knitting pattern book featuring brown and cream printed graphics and text. The cover shows text printed in brown and red, with a woman wearing a knitted top appearing to hold up the text.front: [printed] LUX BOOK / Knitwear / styles for / 1942 / AVAILABLE WITH PURCHASE OF 2 LARGE PACKETS OF LUXknitting, pattern, fashion, knitwear, lux, unilever, knitting world war ii

A5 size 16 page illustrated pamphlet, a ' Knitting Supplement to the Australian Home Journal; July 1935. Features patterns for a raglan jumper; Toby Wing jumper; Baby's Outfit; Girl' dress - Mavis design; Blue bell dressing Jacket; Man's sock. Sepia printed. Stapled.handcrafts, knitting, documents, pamphlets

Thirty six page knitting pattern book featuring twelve colour pages. The front cover shows a woman standing in a paddock next to a fence, holding a walking stick and wearing a knitted jumper, knitted scarf, knitted cardigan, skirt, beret and boots.front: [printed] Cleckheaton / FABULOUS / 8 PLYknitting, pattern, fashion, knitwear, cleckheaton

In the first half of the 20th century knitting needles were much easier and cheaper to come by than sewing machines. This is possibly why hand knitting was so popular. This pair of knitting needles are part of a time when women often made the family clothing. A pair of No. 7 pink plastic knitting needles.knitting-needles handcraft knitting leisure

Needles are part of a collection of sewing tools donated by Betty McPhee.Packet of assorted Bodkins and needles used in knitting.Milwards Gold Seal Needleshandcrafts, equipment