Gawthorpe Textiles Collection
Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads
Crochet: Cape
This Capelet design was inspired by the historic books collected by Miss Rachel Kay-Shuttleworth containing fragments of crochet swatches in the Gawthorpe Textiles Collection.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves, Beanie, Toque
This pattern was inspired by tiny historic booklets with knitting annotations in the Gawthorpe Textiles Collection.
Knitting: Needle Holder
This pattern was inspired by a 20th century sampler in the Gawthorpe Textiles Collection.
Knitting: Scarf
This design was inspired by tiny booklets with knitting annotations in the Gawthorpe Textiles Collection. It can be worked in a heavy wool for winter and a light weight wool for a summer version.
Knitting: Beret, Tam
This design was inspired by the “Richard the Roundhead” coverlet in the Gawthorpe Textiles Collection. The coverlet was embroidered by Miss Rachel Kay-Shuttleworth over several decades at Gawthorpe.
Crochet: Pillow / Cushion
The Soldier’s Quilt Cushion by Emma Varnam was inspired by a 19th century soldier’s quilt in the Gawthorpe Textiles Collection.