Fleece to Fashion

Knit History is a forum that showcases the research and activities of staff and students at Glasgow University in the field of knitting and textile history.

[Fleece to Fashion @UofGknitting]

It's been a long wait due to the Covid interruption - but the knitting book is finally out and available! Thanks to all those involved for making it happen. Hope you enjoy it!

[UofG Arts & Humanities @UofGArtsHums]

Want to knit the @UofGlasgow spire? 🧶

Now's your chance - with a new knitting pattern book inspired by our iconic architecture.
The book is part of our @UofGknitting research project on the history of knitted textiles in Scotland.

Here @Lynncabrams explains more ⬇️

[Fleece to Fashion @UofGknitting]

Delighted to share our Special Issue on Creativity. All the articles were previously published separately online - but now appear together. Print copy on its way! Thanks again to all who contributed - https://t.co/cxWFFzU9Gj

[Emma Vining @Purlemma]

I am over the moon that Liz and Louise of The Loom Shed have invited me back for a second edition of “Behind The Pattern” in early 2024! Please do take a look & I hope you can join us!

https://t.co/dURYz9Qoq4

#BehindThePattern
#TheLoomShed
#ShawlKnitting
#ChiltonGroundsFarm

[NaturalFibre Company @NatFibreCo]

Here’s Claire, our Mill Operative, who previously worked in the Construction sector, reeling hanks for a customer order. “I like the people I work with and learning new skills. I love the products and I’m proud to work for the company”. #staffappreciation #womeninmanufacturing

[Fleece to Fashion @UofGknitting]

Our Knit a Margaret Klein online exhibition is now open! Exhibition, sample library and public report on the project are now available to view - https://t.co/0Py4eolLcv Thanks again to all the marvellous volunteers knitters who contributed so much to this project!

[Fleece to Fashion @UofGknitting]

Very excited about the launch of our Knit a Margaret Klein online exhibition tomorrow. Join us 6-7.30 pm (UK time) to hear about the project and see the fantastic samples knitted by our volunteer knitters!
https://t.co/BnjqiLziMH

[Helen Wyld @wyldtextiles]

I am excited to announce a conference on The Scottish Interior, 1 December @NtlMuseumsScot, Edinburgh. Interiors, Design and Identity in Scotland, 16th century to the present. Free but booking is essential. Please share: https://t.co/8jF8kHsgH9

[Collingwood-Norris @collingwoodnorr]

Delighted to be included in this article today! The world’s best repair shops:

https://t.co/S9Y4MLuhEp

[Fleece to Fashion @UofGknitting]

Congratulations, Marina!

[Dr Marina Moskowitz @profmoskowitz]

Some new office decor! Many thanks to @TheBHCNews

[Johnstons of Elgin @Johnstons_Elgin]

We collaborated with Maureen White, a traditional Fairisle knitter based in Longhope, Orkney. Proceeds from a Limited collection of Maureen’s handknitted sweaters, headbands and hats will go to the RNLI Longhope Lifeboat Station.

Read Maureen’s story: https://t.co/xuyiK5BX7O

[Lynn Abrams @Lynncabrams]

@UofGknitting will be at #GSOY tomorrow with woollies like this University inspired sweater @Flutterbyknits and our @UofGlasgow Knitting Pattern Book. Come and say hello

[Fleece to Fashion @UofGknitting]

Join us for the launch of our online Knit a Margaret Klein exhibition on Thursday 26 Oct, 6-7.30 pm. See the fantastic samples and hear presentations from the team and Lisa Mason @NtlMuseumsScot Tickets available here - https://t.co/BnjqiLziMH

[Pasold Research Fund @pasoldfund]

Calling #Fashionhistory and #textiles historians! Would you like to write for TEXTILE HISTORY? Submissions for exhibition, book & conference reviews on all aspects of textile and clothing history are welcome throughout the year. Send your suggestions now: https://t.co/Ga4gaaLiM3

[Fleece to Fashion @UofGknitting]

@DrMaudBailey @UistWool @Jamieson_Smith Gorgeous - thanks so much for sharing the pics!

[Craft Courses @CraftCourses]

Calling all sustainably conscious makers! @QESTcraft & @heritage_crafts have teamed up to launch a new Sustainability Award for craftspeople/makers who’ve innovated to become measurably more sustainable. Apply today for a chance to win £2,000: https://t.co/MK3mgruTDL

[Knitting & Crochet Guild @KCGCollection]

Did you know the Knitting & Crochet Guild online catalogue is available for anyone to view? It's a wonderful resource for researchers, designers and makers alike... do take a look!

https://t.co/mvaKS7O7yC

#knitting #textiles #research #inspiration

[Lynn Abrams @Lynncabrams]

Delighted to be part of this. Our short piece discusses how we have collaborated with the knitting community to create new understanding and knowledge @UofGknitting @profmoskowitz

[Lynn Abrams @Lynncabrams]

Full article: Introduction: Creativity in Knitted Textiles in Historical Context https://t.co/t7puHJkC0W

[Shelley Tobin @PrincessHamira]

Would you knit a pair of stockings from this pattern? Without diagrams or illustrations it's hard to know how they might turn out! Handwritten pattern @NTKillerton with a copy of Mrs George Cupples Manual of stocking making

[Heritage Crafts @heritage_crafts]

We have just launched up to 11 new training bursaries, each of up to £4,000, in partnership with a range of sponsors and funders, more than tripling our offering in 2022. Deadline 8 September 2023. https://t.co/4O7QlrGc26

[NaturalFibre Company @NatFibreCo]

As part of our commitment to care for the environment and reduce our carbon footprint, we recycle all our waste materials. We have a variety of mill by-products available to buy.

https://t.co/5ZgHkbdRiA

Pictured: Noil Waste
#reducereuserecycle #recycledart #recycledmaterials https://t.co/AHIYcWZ8SZ