We are a unique surviving example of a 19th century framework knitters’ yard, and still demonstrating this endangered craft.
Plus exhibitions, craft workshops, group visits, performances and more.
www.frameworkknittersmuseum.org.uk
We've been re-organising our library and discovering some rather wonderful knitting journals from the 1970s. Happy Friday everyone.
In this beautiful weather, there's nothing better than enjoying a cuppa in our frameshop garden before we open. Twinings Mint Green Tea if you're interested.
Two beautiful knitted lace patterns created on an antique stocking frame by Maisie, our gifted new framework volunteer. An absolute natural.
And that's a wrap. Well, actually a scarf. Southwell Workhouse staff & volunteers posing with nearly 5m of knitting created by their visitors. A lovely day. #NationalTrust thank you for having us .
Our Knitted Green Man made for our May Day celebrations is now on public display in our Chapel Gallery. He will eventually live in the actual museum, but we especially wanted all those who made and sent leaves to us to see the final glorious result.
A challenging day in many ways for museum staff, volunteers and visitors due to the heat, but then we are rewarded with comments like these.
28.8C & rising in our workshop, so Mary, our brilliant circular knitting volunteer, is demonstrating outside today. #heatwave
Today we've been invited by @midsandeastnt.bsky.social to Southwell Workhouse, demonstrating our circulars & talking all things framework knitting, plus our very own storytellers are here.
For half-term next week we have been invited by @midsandeastnt.bsky.social to spend the day at Southwell Workhouse demonstrating our work and promoting the museum to their visitors. Plus, our own museum storytellers will sharing tales throughout the day. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/nottin...
