These pages are for knitting enthusiasts. Study knitting history from our collections or do your own knitting from 1940s patterns. Knit your own work of art following a pattern we have specially commissioned from Freddie Robins. Follow up your interest using our web links or booklist.
Regional knitting in the British Isles & Ireland
A number of areas in the British Isles and Ireland have their own distinctive style of knitting or a particular garment for which they are known.
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Fashion Designer Resident: Juliana Sissons
Juliana Sissons was Fashion Designer Resident at the V&A, July–December 2010.
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Interview with Freddie Robins, textile artist
Freddie Robins is a contemporary artist exhibiting internationally. She works primarily with knitted textiles.
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Knit a work of art from a free pattern
Knit a pair of Freddie Robins's 'Conrad' gloves from her subversive knitting series of gloves.
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Knitting in the Archive of Art & Design
The V&A Archive of Art and Design has a small collection of documents from people who designed knitting or who taught it or practised it. The collection is strong on people…
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Become a V&A Member
V&A Members enjoy a wealth of benefits, including free entry to exhibitions, previews, exciting events and the V&A Members’ Room. In addition, you will be supporting the vital work of the V&A.
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Knitting: Fashion, Industry, Craft
In this fascinating book, Sandy Black charts the development of knitting, from domestic handcraft to one of the most sophisticated computer controlled…
Buy nowEvent - Artist Demonstration: Laura Long
Mon 20 May 2013 14:00
Laura Long creates lovely hand knitted creatures and characters.
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