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With knitted objects dating from the 12th century to the present day, our collection represents centuries of inventiveness. From underwear to outerwear, workwear to evening dress, made by hand or machine, professional or amateur, explore the rich diversity of items created using this technique.

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An exclusive pattern by Katie Jones, crochet and knitwear designer – meet, make and do

Meet Katie Jones – technicolour knitwear and crochet designer passionate about her ethical craft

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Peter, pair of gloves, designed by Freddie Robins, 1997 – 9, UK

V&A East Storehouse

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Evening dress, designed by Craig Lawrence, 2010, London, England

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Shawl, by Amy Johnston, 1935, Baltasound, Unst, Shetland islands

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Evening coat, designed by Biba, 1970, London, England

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Romany, cardigan, by Patricia Roberts, 1982, England

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Golf jumper, 1920s, Shetland Islands

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Knitting sheath, 1679, England

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The Sunflower Knitting Needle Case, knitting needle case and knitting needles, manufactured by Bassat Powell, 1870 – 90, London, England

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Rag rug waistcoat, by John Allen, 1990, London England

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Tracksuit showing scenes from the 2011 East London riots, by SIBLING, 2012, London, England

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Bell gauge, needle gauge, manufactured by G. Chambers & Co., 1847 – 99, England

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Rossetti wool scarf by Wallace Sewell — V&A EXCLUSIVE

Rossetti wool scarf by Wallace Sewell

£75

Powder blue pattern wool beret — V&A EXCLUSIVE

Powder blue pattern wool beret

£55

Delaroche wool scarf by Wallace Sewell — V&A EXCLUSIVE

Delaroche wool scarf by Wallace Sewell

£75

Pink and orange check wool mittens — V&A EXCLUSIVE

Pink and orange check wool mittens

£40

Madras check orange wool scarf — V&A EXCLUSIVE

Madras check orange wool scarf

£45

Foliage wool jacket — Foliage wool jacket

£100

Pink cashmere sailor scarf — V&A EXCLUSIVE

Pink cashmere sailor scarf

£95

Navy striped cashmere beret — V&A EXCLUSIVE

Navy striped cashmere beret

£110

Purple and pink long wool gloves — Purple and pink long wool gloves

£30

Navy floral square wool scarf — Navy floral square wool scarf

£25

Burgundy cashmere cloche hat — Burgundy cashmere cloche hat

£95

Poppy red lambswool beret — Poppy red lambswool beret

£55

Forest green merino scarf by Kashmir Loom — Forest green merino scarf by Kashmir Loom

£35

Arts and Crafts red lambswool gloves — V&A EXCLUSIVE

Arts and Crafts red lambswool gloves

£40

Men's navy wool gloves — Men's navy wool gloves

£38

Harlequin wool jacket — Harlequin wool jacket

£100

Orange and pink ikat wool scarf — Orange and pink ikat wool scarf

£35

Madras check green and red wool square scarf — V&A EXCLUSIVE

Madras check green and red wool square scarf

£30

Gold and navy shibori silk scarf — Gold and navy shibori silk scarf

£100

Blue geometric square wool scarf — Blue geometric square wool scarf

£25

Navy and smoke wool scarf — Navy and smoke wool scarf

£40

Cloud grey merino scarf by Kashmir Loom — Cloud grey merino scarf by Kashmir Loom

£35

Blue paisley scarf — Blue paisley scarf

£30

Orange circles wool scarf — Orange circles wool scarf

£18

Shrimp orange merino scarf by Kashmir Loom — Shrimp orange merino scarf by Kashmir Loom

£35

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Background image: Fashion in Motion: SIBLING, 2014. © Victoria and Albert Museum, London