Knitting, Crocheting & Weaving

Representing knitting, crocheting, and weaving craft traditions from South West Scotland and further afield, our combined collections includes objects for everyday and occasionwear, and objects to dress the home. Other ephemera relates to the production of these textiles, whether as a home craft or in a larger scale production facility.

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Wool combs

Moorland sheep produce long silky wool. This was combed to remove the short fibres, leaving the lon

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Muffettees

Knitted wrist warmers with beadwork decoration.

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Knitted lace mats

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Knitted lace stockings

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"Weldon's Practical Guide to Fancy Work"

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"Woolcraft, A Practical Guide to Knitting & Crochet"

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Knitting sheaths

The knitting sheath helped support the weight of the garment on the needles - especially at a time w

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"The Duchess of Buccleuch Comfort Fund"

This book contains patterns for socks and gloves that people at home could knit for troops fighting

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Pattern book, "Joseph McCall"

Traditionally patterns were not written down, but were passed from one generation to another by word

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Sample book, "G H Weir"

Traditionally patterns were not written down, but were passed from one generation to another by word

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Woollen jacket

This garment was knitted on several double ended needles. It has no side or sleeve seams, and the s

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Shetland lace shawl

For centuries Shetland women sold their knitted goods to supplement a living gained from fishing and

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