Knitting History from Hand Knitting to Knitting Machinesby Sharon Nani. Circular Sock Machines from the late 1. Hand Knitting Evolves Into Knitting With Tools. The study of museum artifacts with todays technology leads to very interesting finds. A primitive had knitting technique dating back into prehistoric times was reproduced using one needle and short pieces of fiber in a study by Dorothy Burnham in the Royal Ontario Museum in early 1. The next documentation speaks of three pieces of hand knitting found at the site of the old Syrian City of Dura Europos, which was sacked by the Persians in 2. AD. Study of these items defined them as having been hand knit with two knitting needles. Evolution has been and is ongoing from handknitting with one to two needles and onward to peg frames, knitting frames, circular sock machines, and home knitting machines. Just to spur your interest, I will give you a few tidbits of information from each stage. Peg Frame About 1. A remarkable painting by a German Master Bertram c 1. Knitting Madonna. The painting shows Mary, mother of Jesus, knitting for her Son a seamless garment in the round on four needles. At the time of the writing of Kathleen Kinders book A Resource Book for Machine Knitters, where she tells of her historical research see footnote this painting was at the Art Gallery in Hamburg. During the period around 1. Mass and the humblest of peasants used the peg frames to knit their caps. Stocking Loom 1. Knitted stockings became high fashion in the 1. Wishing to please Elizabeth I, Rev William Lee, of Calveron, Nottingham, designed his stocking frame to produce fine silk stockings. This Stocking Frame did not impress the Queen. It is said that she was much to distracted with their Armada victory to take notice of Rev Lees invention. Hand knitters opposed the idea of knitting frames, therefore, framework knitting evolved very quietly for the next century. Framework Knitting Evolves 1. This century brought forth such evolution of what we would call accessories for our modern day home knitting machines. Notes credit Louis XIV of France for coming up with the tucking bar. Two color tuck tops for stockings were quite popular during this period. See our honeycomb cotton baby blankets for an example of tuck stitches. In 1. 75. 9, Jedediah Strutt of Derby and Belper patented the Derby rib frame. This would have been the first conversion from a single bed to a double bed frame and started a great period of inspiration for development for the knitting frames. Samuel Betts combined the tuck pressor with this rib frame to develop his tickler bar. The tickler bar actually removed and transferred stitches to make holes. Sounds like our lace carriages of today. Lace is has been and is a popular fabric. Around 1. 76. 8, brocaded waistcoats became fashionable. To meet the need, Crain Porter came up with our first color changer. I love the story of how strings were attached to needles and draw boys yes, real boys were instructed to draw back manually selected needles by means of these strings to create the two color work From there the punch card system of selecting patterns was developed in 1. Shop Breville at the Amazon Coffee, Tea, Espresso store. Free Shipping on eligible items. Everyday low prices, save up to 50. The Lacy Knitting of Mary Schiffman. by Nancy Nehring 8 12 x 9 Softcover 96 pages 1998, Interweave Press 22. 95 Canadian 18. 95 US The Lacy Knitting of Mary. About Knitting Machines Please click here to open the pdf for printing or download opens in a new window. Domestic knitting machines have been around for many years. ON FEBRUARY 18th 1993. PROFITABLE MACHINE KNITTING WILL BE RELAUNCHED AS. SURVEY The recent survey published in Profitable Machine Knitting has confirmed what readers. Joseph Marie Jacquard. At first, due to the popularity of lace, this accessory was used for lace fabric then developed into the multi color work. All the graphics from our Native American knit blankets, caps, headbands, and scarf accessories are double bed jacquard fabric. The back side of the design actually knits in the different colors to eliminate the floating strands of yarn that you see in single bed fair isle fabric. The Lamb Knitting Machine 1. Mr. Lamb of Northville invented the first domestic machine around 1. It was said to have 8. Click here to See a picture of the copy of the front page of the old manual which I have to see what the Lamb Knitting Machine looked like. This manual states its availability as Class 1 9. Class 2 1. 10 needles, 7 to the inch 5. Machine Stand, with Japanned Iron Legs, Polished Black Walnut Top and Drawer, extra in all cases 6. The Crane Knitter Flat Bed and Circular Sock Machines 1. The Reference in Cassells Household Guide of 1. Crane Knitter as a striking new American invention It had a massive metal plate keyboard in which deep, square grooves for the reception of 1. This was one of several sock knitting machines of that era, which included both flat and circular sock machines. I am proud to say that I have two circular sock machines at The Knit Tree which have been restored. Occasionally, I have the opportunity to knit a special pair of socks from these sock machines for the One of a Kind category of our online catalog. Go see if a pair is there, now. My Anslie and Legare are pictured at the beginning of this article c late 1. When I found the Anslie machine, in the attic of one of my students it still had a Work Sock hanging on it. The cylinder was jammed and it was inoperable. With a loving restoration, this sock knitter was brought back to life. A box of labels Bundles for Britain and the hand written pattern used for these socks which were knit for our soldiers during the war, were also in the wooden carrying box. This is the same instruction pattern, I follow for the socks offered in The Knit Trees One of a Kind Showroom making these socks a special treat Todays Home Knitting Machines 1. Present. Little is known about the New Harrison Plain and Purl knitting machine of 1. Japan claims Masako Hagiwara invented the first hand knitting machine for the home in 1. It required that the yarn was laid across the needles by hand. Then we come to the first European domestic machine, a Passap, shown in Zurich, Switzerland in 1. Now, we have knitting machines ranging from manual, entry level machines to punch card to electronic home knitting machines. Each is fascinating in their unique way and each offers different ways of creating fabrics. There are machines from fine gauge to standard to bulky. Each with different size latch needles for creating different weights and kinds of fabric. But one thing most of the domestic knitting machines have in common is that they can all do the basic types of stitch construction knit, tuck, and slip fabrics. The thing that makes them different is the speed and ease with which they do itThe Knit Tree Offers Instruction and Creative Knit Items. Sharon Nani has representative knitting machines available from each category from the late 1. Knit Tree studio. Each is used for demonstration and private instruction by appointment only and for creating products for our Online Distinctive and Original Knitwear. Visit our Online Store to see the possibilities. Credit is given to Kathleen Kinder author of the book A Resource Book for Machine Knitters, Published in February 1. England. Much of the information in this article can be found in much greater detail within her book. Other sources of information can be found at The Hand Cranked Knitter and Sock Machine by Richard Candee is the best resource book on the history of hand or treadle powered knitting machines invented in the United States and manufactured in North Amrica from 1. I have seen. Anyone interested in the history of knitting machines would enjoy this resource book Antique Sock Knitting Machine Internet Museum http www. KnitMuseumAmuseum. Distinctive Knits US Importer of Artisan Home Knitting Machines Knit Craft Silver Reed Home Knitting Machines. OUR SHOWROOMS BREAD BUTTER BASICS CAMOUFLAGE YARN KITS AND KNIT PATTERNSNATIVE AMERICAN REPRODUCTIONS FEATURED NATIVE ARTISANPERSONALIZED ONE OF A KIND FIND INFORMATION FAST GO TO OUR ONLINE STORE TO SHOP GO TO OUR BLOG SITE MAP CONTACT US VISIT MORE PAGES at THE KNIT TREEWinona Camouflage and Hunting Photo Gallery Hot Specials FAQS. Whats Hot Articles Links. 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