Knitting History Forum, international network for the history of knitting and crochet. Annual Knitting History conferences, resources and more.
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Tickets for @KnitHistForum conference this Saturday 7 Feb 2026 are selling fast! Recordings only available with tickets. Book yours now! eventbrite.co.uk/e/knitting-… #knittinghistory #knitting #textilehistory #history #dresshistory #knitters #khfconference #knittinghistoryforum
ALT Prize Papers Project Conservator Marina Casagrande carrying out microscopic analysis of the fibres in the Faroese sweater, the now famous knitted "Regency sweater" or jumper from 1807 uncovered in 2024. A panel of speakers will discuss their interdisciplinary research at the Knitting History Forum Conference on Saturday 6th February. Photo credit: The National Archives
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We definitely encourage knitting, crochet and any other craft of your choice at our knitting history conference this Sat 7 Feb 2026!
Join me at the @KnitHistForum on February 7, 2026. I'll be listening & watching while knitting with the video on.
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Bonnet, circa 1870, National Museums Scotland, H.TBA 4.2.
#KnittingHistory #KnittingHistoryForum #khf2026 #textilehistory #dresshistory #fairisleknitting
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23 Dec 2025
Don't know what to give? Tickets for online Knitting History talks make great #LastMinuteXmasGiftIdeas!
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#knittinghistory #knitting #textilehistory #textiles #needlework #making
#history #lastminutegifts #betterlatethannever
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18 Dec 2025
Knitters! Historians! Everyone Else! Booked tickets for our Knitting History conference? Sat 7 Feb 2026. Recordings available after event for tickets bought before. Book now!
knittinghistory.co.uk/knitti…
#knittinghistory #knitting #textilehistory #khfconference #christmasgifts
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7 Dec 2025
The Forum Has Landed! Tickets for @KnitHistForum Conference Feb 7 2026 on sale now eventbrite.co.uk/e/knitting-… #knittinghistory #knitting #textilehistory #history #dresshistory #knitters #christmasgifts #khfconference #knittinghistoryforum
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7 Dec 2025
If you can't join us on Saturday 7 Feb 2026, buy a ticket anyway! The conference will be recorded and ticketholders will have unlimited access but recordings will no longer be available after the event.
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7 Dec 2025
Speakers and their papers and a preliminary programme at the KHF website knittinghistory.co.uk/knitti…
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30 Jan 2025
Don't forget to book your ticket for the @KnitHistForum online conference this Sat 1 Feb. Bring your #knitting or #crochet and your curiosity! Recordings will be available #knittinghistory #textilehistory #crochethistory #history #fashionhistory #craft events.zoom.us/ev/ArjkQInhaI…
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9 Jan 2025
@KnitHistForum online conference Sat Feb 1 2025. Have you bought your ticket yet? events.zoom.us/ev/ArjkQInhaI… Download a programme from our website knittinghistory.co.uk/knitti… #knittinghistory #knitting #textilehistory #crochethistory #crochet #khfconference #khfconference2025 #history
ALT ‘Half cap in crochet’ from Cornelia Mee’s 1845 ‘Crochet Explained and Illustrated, 1st series’, made in Drops Merino extra fine wool, colours off white and light pink, using 4mm hook (copyright Eleanor Gilchrist)
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11 Dec 2024
We recommend knitting at all times of day! And we welcome knitting at our conference!
10 Dec 2024
I have purchased my ticket! Join us for a fun day, and yes, I'll be knitting on video during the lectures, which start at 5:30am (my time, here in Kansas). So early to be #knitting, but so much fun!
#knittinghistory #textilehistory #khfconference2025 #dresshistory #fashionhistory
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3 Dec 2024
Tickets for @KnitHistForum online conference on Sat Feb 1 2025 are on sale! Book your place today! events.zoom.us/ev/ArjkQInhaI… #knittinghistory #knitting #textilehistory #crochethistory #crochet #khfconference #khfconference2025 #dresshistory #fashionhistory #costumehistory #history
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2 Dec 2024
The focus of this December's "Yarns and Yarns" online event is mittens. #knittinghistory #knitting #textilehistory #mittens #mittenknitting
28 Nov 2024
Join us in person/online on 3/12/24, 1-2 pm AST 5pm GMT “Yarns and Yarns,” an hour of knitting and storytelling on northern islands discussing & demonstrating island knitting traditions @ThinkUHI Register bit.ly/4fMZmk2
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14 Oct 2024
Please do join us on Saturday 1 Feb 2025 for our online conference and by all means, get your knitting on!
#knittinghistory #knitting #textilehistory #crochethistory #crochet #khfconference #khfconference2025 #dresshistory #fashionhistory #costumehistory #history #materialculture
2 Oct 2024
Last year, I spoke at this conference. Please join us this year, if you can! It's a wonderful day, fully online, so everyone can participate. Yes, during the conference my video will be on, and I will be #knitting!
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14 Oct 2024
An exhibition at Da Gadderie, courtesy of @ShetlandMandA , and definitely worth catching while you can #knittinghistory #knitting #textilehistory #knitwear #scottishknitting #britishknitting
6 Oct 2024
I called Shetland Museum and Archives on Friday afternoon to see the latest exhibition in Da Gadderie, ‘Allover’ celebrating the iconic Fair Isle knitwear of the 1970s through the captivating lens of photographer Chris Morphet, the images were all taken in
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30 Sep 2024
As so many asked, this year's @KnitHistForum conference is online via Zoom with recordings available after the event. Tickets will be available here : eventbrite.co.uk/e/knitting-…
#knittinghistory #knitting #textilehistory #crochethistory #crochet #khfconference #khfconference2025
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25 Sep 2024
More details of the KHF Conference on Sat 1 Feb 2025
knittinghistory.co.uk/knitti…
#knittinghistory #knitting #textilehistory #crochethistory #crochet #khfconference #khfconference2025 #dresshistory #fashionhistory #costumehistory #history #materialculture #knittingtraditions
ALT Image: at the Knitting History Forum conference in February 2025, Elizabeth Baer will discuss Krystyna Chiger’s green sweater, now at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington DC
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30 Aug 2024
Would you like to contribute to @knithistforum conference on Sat 1 Feb 2025? We are still inviting papers on knitting or crochet history. More info here: knittinghistory.co.uk/knitti… #knittinghistory #knitting #textilehistory #crochethistory #crochet #khfconference #khfconference2025
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29 Aug 2024
Save The Date! The next Knitting History Forum Conference is Sat 1st Feb 2025 knittinghistory.co.uk/knitti…
#knittinghistory #knitting #textilehistory #crochethistory #crochet #khfconference #khfconference2025 #dresshistory #fashionhistory #costumehistory #history #materialculture
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Knitting History Forum retweeted
17 Jul 2024
Knitting machine from the early 1900s. ✍️
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Knitting History Forum retweeted
5 Jul 2024
I published an article, titled, What Is Fair Isle Knitting?
knittingjenny.com/blogs/news…
I'd love to hear your thoughts on the article. My ears are always open to feedback.
#knittingjenny #jenniferdaley #fairislefriday #fairisle #shetlandknitting #fairisleknitting #fairisleknit
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