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The Knitting History Forum would like YOU to present at next year’s conference – or in the future!

The Knitting History Forum welcomes proposals for 20-minute talks on all sorts of topics – academic, personal, emotional. What would you like to share with the KHF community?

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Detail of a Gunnister-style seventeenth-century purse knitted by KHF Honorary President Kirstie Buckland, from a kit of silks dyed and prepared by Debbie Bamford
Knitting History Forum Conference 2025

The Knitting History Forum is pleased to announce that the next annual conference is on Saturday 1 February 2025, with presentations on the history of knitting and crochet. We have an exciting programme of speakers lined up for the online event: Elizabeth Baer - A green sweater worn by a young Jewish girl hiding from the Nazis Eleanor Gilchrist - The technology of the crochet pattern in the 1840s Isa Holmgren – The creative process at Bohus Stickning, a Swedish textile association founded in 1939 Ryan Koenig – A reconstruction of the 16th century knitted cap from Ballybunion Emily Rickard...

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knithistforum Knitting History Forum @knithistforum ·
30 Jan

Don't forget to book your ticket for the @KnitHistForum online conference this Sat 1 Feb. Bring your #knitting or #crochet and your curiosity! Recordings will be available #knittinghistory #textilehistory #crochethistory #history #fashionhistory #craft

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knithistforum Knitting History Forum @knithistforum ·
11 Dec

We recommend knitting at all times of day! And we welcome knitting at our conference!

Dr. Jennifer Daley @askdrdaley

I have purchased my ticket! Join us for a fun day, and yes, I'll be knitting on video during the lectures, which start at 5:30am (my time, here in Kansas). So early to be #knitting, but so much fun!
#knittinghistory #textilehistory #khfconference2025 #dresshistory #fashionhistory

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knithistforum Knitting History Forum @knithistforum ·
3 Dec

Tickets for @KnitHistForum online conference on Sat Feb 1 2025 are on sale! Book your place today! #knittinghistory #knitting #textilehistory #crochethistory #crochet #khfconference #khfconference2025 #dresshistory #fashionhistory #costumehistory #history

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