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Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire

@frameworkknitters.bsky.social

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

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We only posted about this yesterday and it's now sold out. It's the knitting equivalent of Oasis tickets. Great start to our re-opening.

06.02.2026 10:06 — 👍 14    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0
A picture of Janet, one of our framework volunteer knitters working on a frame.

A picture of Janet, one of our framework volunteer knitters working on a frame.

Ever wanted to have a go at framework knitting on an antique frame? Also, wouldn't it be great if there was a rather tasty supper to go with this exclusive opportunity. Well ... frameworkknittersmuseum.org.uk/event/vip-fr...

05.02.2026 14:15 — 👍 7    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 1
Front door of Framework Knitters Museum with prominent open sign to mark the end of the museum's winter closure.

Front door of Framework Knitters Museum with prominent open sign to mark the end of the museum's winter closure.

Today!

04.02.2026 09:41 — 👍 9    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
A museum display of knitted objects, including some intestines, a rabbit and some fruit and veg, including carrots, peas in pods, a tomato and an aubergine.

A museum display of knitted objects, including some intestines, a rabbit and some fruit and veg, including carrots, peas in pods, a tomato and an aubergine.

A Museum display of various knitted objects, including a Christmas wreath, a chicken, three mice and a long beard.

A Museum display of various knitted objects, including a Christmas wreath, a chicken, three mice and a long beard.

Q: What have the following in common? Some intestines, Rasputin’s beard, a Xmas wreath, various fruit & veg and a chicken. A: They have all been knitted by staff & volunteers for various events & workshops. We’ve now turned them into a fun display for visitors. Did we mention we re-open TOMORROW?

03.02.2026 10:20 — 👍 9    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
The small single room of a framework knitter and their family from 1850. The room has a small table and two stools, brick flooring, clothes hanging on a washing line by the fire and a stocking frame by the window.

The small single room of a framework knitter and their family from 1850. The room has a small table and two stools, brick flooring, clothes hanging on a washing line by the fire and a stocking frame by the window.

WE'RE OPEN AGAIN THIS WEDNESDAY 🎉🎉 One of our fresh highlights for visitors is the back-to-back 1850 framework cottage, showing how a single family would have lived and worked in this small space. A lovely curation job by the team.

02.02.2026 10:50 — 👍 12    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0

Hey, less of the old! 🙂 Thanks for the tip-off.

30.01.2026 10:18 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Celebrity Antiques Road Trip - Series 11: Episode 6 Today’s star-studded shopping spree features newscasters Nina Hossain and Lucrezia Millarini. Expert advice comes from Tim Medhurst and Steven Moore.

Did you see us on Celebrity Antiques Road Trip last night? A show first aired in 2022 with journalist Lucrezia Millarini having a go at framework knitting. Forward to 35:35 for our clip. @lucrezianews.bsky.social www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

30.01.2026 10:01 — 👍 13    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 1
Museum volunteer Mary Hawkins demonstrating a circular knitting machine at a volunteer workshop.

Museum volunteer Mary Hawkins demonstrating a circular knitting machine at a volunteer workshop.

Museum volunteer Mary Hawkins demonstrating a circular knitting machine at a volunteer workshop.

Museum volunteer Mary Hawkins demonstrating a circular knitting machine at a volunteer workshop.

Two examples of knitted socks made by Mary Hawkins on an antique circular. One pair is mainly cream, with specks of colour, whilst the other features bright coloured stripes.

Two examples of knitted socks made by Mary Hawkins on an antique circular. One pair is mainly cream, with specks of colour, whilst the other features bright coloured stripes.

More re-opening prep, as Mary Hawkins, our doyenne of the circular knitting machine presents a workshop to other volunteers about their use and how to demonstrate to visitors in our designated Griswold space. Mary’s work on an antique circular is amazing and her socks are our shop best-seller.

27.01.2026 11:11 — 👍 11    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
Display in a glass box at Staithes Museum of two human figures made from crab claws, with clothes and painted facial features. Undated, but suggests 19th century.

Display in a glass box at Staithes Museum of two human figures made from crab claws, with clothes and painted facial features. Undated, but suggests 19th century.

Exterior of Staithes Museum. Building a former Methodist Chapel.

Exterior of Staithes Museum. Building a former Methodist Chapel.

You know how it is. Even on a weekend break, you're still in work mode. Housed in a former Methodist Chapel in the quaint fishing village, Staithes Museum in North Yorks. is utterly charming. Check out their display of Victorian crab people.

25.01.2026 16:32 — 👍 14    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
Museum volunteer Susan mopping red tiled floor in Manager's Victorian cottage.

Museum volunteer Susan mopping red tiled floor in Manager's Victorian cottage.

Staff member Sophie mopping black and red tiled flooring in Manager's Victorian office.

Staff member Sophie mopping black and red tiled flooring in Manager's Victorian office.

Staff member Helen repairing a Griswold circular knitting machine. In the foreground of the picture is a Henry vacuum cleaner, ready to be used.

Staff member Helen repairing a Griswold circular knitting machine. In the foreground of the picture is a Henry vacuum cleaner, ready to be used.

Picture of blue tool box used by staff member Helen for work on Griswold knitting machines. The box is open revealing a large number of small tools essential for repairs.

Picture of blue tool box used by staff member Helen for work on Griswold knitting machines. The box is open revealing a large number of small tools essential for repairs.

We re-open, following our brief winter closure, in 2 weeks time on 4th Feb. Lots of staff & volunteer activity on site cleaning cottages and repairing circulars getting ready for visitors.

22.01.2026 12:08 — 👍 15    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0
A black and white image of Gill, one of our framework knitting volunteers, demonstrating the craft on a frame.

A black and white image of Gill, one of our framework knitting volunteers, demonstrating the craft on a frame.

We have some successful funding news ... heritagecrafts.org.uk/our-stories/...

15.01.2026 09:49 — 👍 12    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0
Image of the the Victorian cottages and frame shop at the Framework Knitters Museum. At the centre there is the crossed fingers symbol of the National Lottery, with the wording 'Made Possible with Heritage Fund'

Image of the the Victorian cottages and frame shop at the Framework Knitters Museum. At the centre there is the crossed fingers symbol of the National Lottery, with the wording 'Made Possible with Heritage Fund'

The Framework Knitters Museum is now looking for a Collections Consultant to work with us as part of our ‘A Stitch in Time’ project, funded by National Lottery Heritage Fund. Full details here … frameworkknittersmuseum.org.uk/get-involved...

14.01.2026 16:07 — 👍 13    🔁 4    💬 0    📌 0
Recruitment poster, featuring image of Ned Ludd, for community actors to take part in rehearsed reading of Riot Act, a new play by Andy Barrett in March 2026.

Recruitment poster, featuring image of Ned Ludd, for community actors to take part in rehearsed reading of Riot Act, a new play by Andy Barrett in March 2026.

We have launched RIOT ACT. A new play by Andy Barrett about the Notts framework knitters & the rise of the Luddites. A bold piece that will receive its premiere as a rehearsed reading at the Museum in March. Community actors now wanted. Details here frameworkknittersmuseum.org.uk/get-involved...

13.01.2026 11:15 — 👍 10    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0
Reception and entrance to Southwell Workhouse and Infirmary, managed by the National Trust.

Reception and entrance to Southwell Workhouse and Infirmary, managed by the National Trust.

The large, and imposing structure of Southwell Workhouse, 'neath a leaden January sky.

The large, and imposing structure of Southwell Workhouse, 'neath a leaden January sky.

A recce visit today to colleagues at Southwell Workhouse. There are strong links between the workhouse & the desperate needs of the framework knitters during the 1800s. We shall be there in May sharing our craft and stories with visitors. Thanks @midsandeastnt.bsky.social

11.01.2026 16:17 — 👍 12    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Friends of the Museum - Framework Knitters Museum The Friends are a likeminded group of people who are interested in supporting the museum, and furthering their knowledge about textiles, heritage and related subjects.

Details about our Friends scheme can be found at frameworkknittersmuseum.org.uk/get-involved...

10.01.2026 13:21 — 👍 5    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
Front cover of winter journal of British Association of Friends of Museums, with an image of Clifton Suspension Bridge.

Front cover of winter journal of British Association of Friends of Museums, with an image of Clifton Suspension Bridge.

Short paragraph about the newsletter sent by Friends of the Framework Knitters Museum. The article compliments the newsletter advising the Museum not to be "unduly modest about their achievements"

Short paragraph about the newsletter sent by Friends of the Framework Knitters Museum. The article compliments the newsletter advising the Museum not to be "unduly modest about their achievements"

We’re delighted that our FWK Friends scheme has been mentioned in dispatches in the Winter Journal of the British Association of Friends of Museums. Our Friends are brilliantly supportive and we’re looking forward to sharing with you an amazing contribution from them in the coming weeks.

10.01.2026 13:21 — 👍 10    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0
Call for papers! WORKLAB General Conference 2026 – WORKLAB

The call for papers for Worklab 2026 in Slovenia is now open. Last year Museum Manager @davidlongford.bsky.social was at Worklab in Hamburg presenting a paper on the May Day celebrations of the Framework Knitters. See you in Ljubljana. worklab.info/call-for-pap...

08.01.2026 15:21 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
A canvas print of Ned Ludd, infamous leader of the nineteenth century frame-breakers, is leaning against the wall, surrounded by its picture frame broken into four pieces, having come off the wall during the night.

A canvas print of Ned Ludd, infamous leader of the nineteenth century frame-breakers, is leaning against the wall, surrounded by its picture frame broken into four pieces, having come off the wall during the night.

Not a word of a lie. This morning we discovered a large print of Ned Ludd in our Chapel Gallery had mysteriously came off the wall during the night. Clearly, the frame-breaking continues.

07.01.2026 15:44 — 👍 31    🔁 6    💬 1    📌 0
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Framework Music: Nicola Cipriani & Brad Myrick - Framework Knitters Museum The Framework Knitters Museum are delighted to welcome our first international performers to our growing music nights. Nicola Cipriani & Brad Myrick are a guitar duo from Italy & USA, whose concerts t...

In the autumn we launched our pilot programme of Framework Music Nights, as part of our new wider events offering. We’re developing this further for 2026, starting with shows from guitar duo Nicola Cipriani & Brad Myrick next month. Tickets now on sale. frameworkknittersmuseum.org.uk/event/framew...

06.01.2026 11:30 — 👍 6    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
A small piece of golden coloured knitting, with a pair of knitting needles, inside a see-through Christmas bauble.

A small piece of golden coloured knitting, with a pair of knitting needles, inside a see-through Christmas bauble.

Last chance in our Museum shop to pick up some seasonal bargains for your 2026 Xmas tree. Our ‘Knit in a Bauble’ decoration made by Teresa, one of our brilliant crafty volunteers has been a big hit. We are researching an online shop to develop sales. So, watch this space.

03.01.2026 10:06 — 👍 24    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0
View across two knitting frames to the snowy roof of our Circular Knitting Machine workshop.

View across two knitting frames to the snowy roof of our Circular Knitting Machine workshop.

View of our Museum frame knitters yard through the frosty window of our Victorian workers' cottage.

View of our Museum frame knitters yard through the frosty window of our Victorian workers' cottage.

Wow! Blown away by the enthusiastic response to us now joining you all here on Bluesky. A massive hello, thank you and Happy New Year to you all. Here’s a couple of pics taken from our surprisingly snowy and frosty Museum this morning.

02.01.2026 12:05 — 👍 53    🔁 2    💬 3    📌 0
Black and white image of a Victorian knitting frame, still used to demonstrate at the FWK Museum.

Black and white image of a Victorian knitting frame, still used to demonstrate at the FWK Museum.

Here to share more about our work celebrating the craft and graft of framework knitting, plus our new programme of events, workshops and exhibitions coming up in 2026.

01.01.2026 15:45 — 👍 62    🔁 15    💬 5    📌 3

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