A Factory Was a Town: Salhus and the Making of Norwegian Knitwear
See how Salhus grew into a Norwegian knitting town through factory labour, company housing, machine production and the workers behind the archive.
Knitting in Japan Since 1890: Patterns, People and Tools
A 24-book study, Haruyo Etō’s crochet notation, changing tools and today’s online designers reveal how Japanese knitting instruction has evolved.
From Shanghai Yarn Shops to Online Patterns: The People Who Record Chinese Knitting
From Shanghai yarn shops to Hong Kong’s documented 1950s factory process, explore distinct records of knitwear trade, production and online patterns.
Five Fingers on a Machine: The Records of Chemnitz’s Knitting Industry
Trace Chemnitz’s knitting machinery from the 1851 Hilscher works to Schubert & Salzer hosiery machines through museum records and surviving objects.
The Unfinished Sock: Nellie Blaine and the Names Behind Australia’s Wartime Knitting
An unfinished sock, a Red Cross measuring ruler, and photographs from five Australian communities reveal the people and records behind wartime knitting.
From Bodies to Buildings: Olek’s Crochet Questions What “Home” Means
Discover how Olek’s crochet moves between wearable sculpture, gallery installation and collaborative public work, as the artist asks what home can mean.
Knitting in Vietnam: A Circular Knitting Mill, Crochet Designers, and the Work Between
From Hanoi’s Dong Xuan knitting mill to independent crochet designers today, follow the different tools, workplaces, and stories behind knitwear in Vietnam.
The Book Was Part of the Knit: Kirsten Hofstätter and Hønsestrik
Meet Kirsten Hofstätter, Hønsetryk and the 1973 Hønsestrik book that invited knitters to choose their yarn, motifs and political voice.
Bohus Knitting: The Women Behind Sweden’s Iconic Knitwear
Explore the women, designers and home knitters behind Bohus Stickning, Sweden’s celebrated knitwear project, from its 1939 beginnings to its museum revival.
The Póvoa Sweater: White Wool, Red-and-Black Embroidery, and a Tradition Reintroduced
Discover how Póvoa de Varzim’s white wool Camisola Poveira combines knitting and cross-stitch—and how a fishing garment was revived, certified, and taught.