Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire @frameworkknitters.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Last night we kicked off our autumn/winter season of Framework Music Nights in our Chapel Gallery with a sell-out crowd for local folk band Higgs Bo'sun. A superb, joyful evening with old Ned Ludd, in the background, looking on approvingly. 040
Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire @frameworkknitters.bsky.social · 23/09/2026We have had a great response to 'Cricketer & Stockinger' our current exhibition, which profiles 19th century individuals who were able to combine cricket & framework knitting. Many thanks to the heritage team at Trent Bridge Cricket Ground for their invaluable research and support. #Nottingham 030
Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire @frameworkknitters.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Delighted to welcome writer Deborah Elliott presenting a sell-out Heritage Open Day talk today on her book 'From Ruddington to Cromford', with readings from local actors Sarah Burton & Leo Lanzani. 020
Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire @frameworkknitters.bsky.social · 18/09/2026"Highlights the appeal of textile crafts in a digital age ... offering opportunities for storytelling and helping to build vibrant, inclusive communities" Thank you to our friends at the Knitting & Crochet Guild for their wonderful article on our Green Man in their Sept edition of Slipknot journal. 051
Reposted by Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington, NottinghamshireMass Observation Archive @massobsarchive.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Exciting news (well we think so)! We are looking for new people to regularly contribute to our archive! We accept applications from anyone based in the UK who has an interest in sending us their thoughts and opinions about life in the UK. #Skystorians massobs.org.uk/write-for-th...massobs.org.ukWrite for the archive - Mass Observation ArchiveWriting for Mass Observation You can apply to write for the archive here. Current Observers If you are one of our current Observers you may find our handbook for new Observers helpful. This has all th... 15762
Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire @frameworkknitters.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Three times we had to close the museum this summer, due to difficult heatwaves. Now very concerning news that Nottingham deemed a vulnerable city to extreme heat. www.theguardian.com/environment/...theguardian.comCities in Great Britain most vulnerable to extreme heat revealedOS index examines which ‘urban heat islands’ suffer the most – and which cope the best with rising temperatures 050
Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire @frameworkknitters.bsky.social · 18/08/2026Full details about the Cricketer & Stockinger exhibition can be found here ... frameworkknittersmuseum.org.uk/event/cricke...frameworkknittersmuseum.org.ukCricketer & Stockinger: Exploring the Relationship Between Cricket & Framework Knitting - Framework Knitters MuseumProfessional cricket from the mid-nineteenth century to the outbreak of the First World War was dominated by Nottinghamshire men, largely due to the prevalence of framework knitters or stockingers, as... 020
Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire @frameworkknitters.bsky.social · 18/08/2026Did you know that many framework knitters were also top cricketers? We have partnered with @trentbridge.co.uk and together have produced an exhibition telling this fascinating story. Today volunteers from FWK & Trent Bridge recreated how our workshop yard would have been used for impromptu games. 154
Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire @frameworkknitters.bsky.social · 13/08/2026We have been roasting all day in 35 degree extreme heat, whilst programming events for the festive season! Merry Christmas everyone! frameworkknittersmuseum.org.uk/event/christ...frameworkknittersmuseum.org.ukChristmas Pudding Needle Felting Workshop - Framework Knitters MuseumAs part of our Countdown to Christmas workshops, join us for a fun and festive session, where you’ll discover the relaxing and creative craft of needle felting. With guidance from Regan from Mill Lane... 010
Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire @frameworkknitters.bsky.social · 13/08/2026Featuring embroidery, photography, felting, quilting, poetry and more, our FWK Team Summer Exhibition opens tomorrow in our Chapel Gallery. Got to admit, we're lucky to have a talented crew of volunteers & staff. 032
Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire @frameworkknitters.bsky.social · 09/08/2026Happy Book Lovers Day! We stock a good collection of books in our shop, and not always about knitting. Some of our bestsellers relate to our radical history. Many thanks to Nottingham's independent bookshop @fiveleavesbooks.bsky.social 152
Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire @frameworkknitters.bsky.social · 04/08/2026And whilst you're at Mansfield Museum, go and enjoy The Worst Record Covers in the World exhibition. Quite extraordinary. 051
Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire @frameworkknitters.bsky.social · 04/08/2026Hats off to museum colleagues at Mansfield Museum and Helen Day @lbflyawayhome.bsky.social for a lovely exhibition on the art of the classic Ladybird books. Exhibition runs until 31 December. Of course we were drawn to one particular book cover ... 1142
Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire @frameworkknitters.bsky.social · 01/08/2026Knitting and Morris Dancing seems to be an excellent combination. 0100
Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire @frameworkknitters.bsky.social · 01/08/2026And here are the Maids of Clifton in full flow in beautiful sunshine for Lammas Day. 092
Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire @frameworkknitters.bsky.social · 01/08/2026Today we are hosting a Traditional Arts Day at the Museum, with the return of the Notts Guild of Weavers, our FWK Storytellers and the Maids of Clifton Morris Team. 190
Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire @frameworkknitters.bsky.social · 29/07/2026Our volunteers Yvonne & Anne are running Victorian Wash Days today and tomorrow outside the Museum. Amazing how children love using the mangle and the dolly tub. Who needs screens for entertainment? 062
Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire @frameworkknitters.bsky.social · 25/07/2026Wishing everyone a stupendous knitted Notts Pride weekend from everyone at the Framework Knitters Museum. 0285
Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire @frameworkknitters.bsky.social · 15/07/2026We are recruiting for a Freelance Arts & Heritage Marketer to support our work throughout the autumn and in the Christmas lead-up. This role is part of 'A Stitch in Time', our National Lottery Heritage Funded programme. Full details on our website. frameworkknittersmuseum.org.uk/get-involved...frameworkknittersmuseum.org.ukVacancies - Framework Knitters MuseumCurrent vacancies that are available at the Framework Knitters Museum, based in Ruddington, Nottinghamshire. 021
Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire @frameworkknitters.bsky.social · 14/07/2026Our latest Chapel Gallery exhibition profiles emerging talent, showcasing work from Textile Design & Fashion Textile Design students from De Montfort University in Leicester. Some great pieces on display until 9 August @dmu.ac.uk 050
Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire @frameworkknitters.bsky.social · 13/07/2026Our knit in public events have gone down so well over the past couple of months, that we have now made it a more regular group for the rest of the summer. All very welcome. frameworkknittersmuseum.org.uk/event/the-su...frameworkknittersmuseum.org.ukThe Summer House Knitting & Creative Group - Framework Knitters MuseumFollowing the success of our two recent public knitting events in June and July, we are now running further monthly gatherings, inviting anyone to come along to knit, crochet and be creative with othe... 091
Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire @frameworkknitters.bsky.social · 11/07/2026Boris is back !!! 0100
Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire @frameworkknitters.bsky.social · 11/07/2026All set up for today's French themed knitting event, including Yarn sale and some special cafe items. 091
Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire @frameworkknitters.bsky.social · 10/07/2026Another hot weekend, another free knit in public event. Our Summer House is bedecked with La Tricolore as we celebrate Bastille Day & Les Tricoteuse, the radical knitters of the French Revolution. All day tomorrow, so bring your knitting and join us. Please note our guillotine will not be in use. 173
Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire @frameworkknitters.bsky.social · 25/06/2026Sadly, we have had to close the Museum till Saturday due to the current heatwave. Volunteers demonstrating in our workshops is just not possible. Want to know how hot it is? Here's a candle from the frame shop. Stop sniggering at the back! 1122
Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire @frameworkknitters.bsky.social · 13/06/2026So far a lovely collection of knitters (what is the collective noun?) for our Knit in Public event. Even Boris the labradoodle is keen to show off his knitted coat. 4372
Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire @frameworkknitters.bsky.social · 13/06/2026We have to admit, our Summer House is looking really inviting for today's Worldwide Knit in Public Day. All welcome to come along to knit, crochet, chat, whatever. A time to enjoy being creative with others. 1222
Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire @frameworkknitters.bsky.social · 29/05/2026Our 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. 14511
Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire @frameworkknitters.bsky.social · 29/05/2026We've been re-organising our library and discovering some rather wonderful knitting journals from the 1970s. Happy Friday everyone. 1132
Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire @frameworkknitters.bsky.social · 26/05/2026And 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 . 071
Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire @frameworkknitters.bsky.social · 26/05/2026Today 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. 050
Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire @frameworkknitters.bsky.social · 25/05/2026A challenging day in many ways for museum staff, volunteers and visitors due to the heat, but then we are rewarded with comments like these. 0111
Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire @frameworkknitters.bsky.social · 25/05/202628.8C & rising in our workshop, so Mary, our brilliant circular knitting volunteer, is demonstrating outside today. #heatwave 082
Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire @frameworkknitters.bsky.social · 24/05/2026In 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. 0112
Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire @frameworkknitters.bsky.social · 21/05/2026For 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...nationaltrust.org.ukFramework Knitters Takeover | National Trust 000
Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire @frameworkknitters.bsky.social · 20/05/2026Two beautiful knitted lace patterns created on an antique stocking frame by Maisie, our gifted new framework volunteer. An absolute natural. 0144
Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire @frameworkknitters.bsky.social · 15/05/2026Then, to mark Ruddington's 40th twinning anniversary with Grenay in France, we celebrate Les Tricoteuse, the radical knitters of the French Revolution on Saturday 11 July ... frameworkknittersmuseum.org.uk/event/public... Anyone want to loan us a guillotine for some added vérité?frameworkknittersmuseum.org.ukPublic Knitting Event: Les Tricoteuse - Framework Knitters MuseumMarking Ruddington’s 40th anniversary of being twinned with Grenay in France, the Framework Knitters Museum will be celebrating France, Bastille Day and Les Tricoteuse, the radical knitters of the Fre... 040
Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire @frameworkknitters.bsky.social · 15/05/2026Just announced ... two free public knitting days for the Summer. First up, celebrating Worldwide Knit in Public Day on 13th June ... frameworkknittersmuseum.org.uk/event/worldw...frameworkknittersmuseum.org.ukWorldwide Knit In Public Day - Framework Knitters MuseumJoin us at the Framework Knitters Museum for the Worldwide Knit in Public Day on Saturday 13 June from 11am to 3pm in our Summer House. Worldwide Knit in Public Day is an annual event encouraging knit... 140
Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire @frameworkknitters.bsky.social · 08/05/2026New exhibition opens in our Chapel Gallery today. 'Trash to Treasure' from Nottingham based Second Turning textile group explores the creative potential of repurposing old materials. Some beautiful pieces on show. On display until 28th May. 041
Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire @frameworkknitters.bsky.social · 07/05/2026Did you spot us in this month's Travel Guide in The Guardian newspaper? 0140
Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire @frameworkknitters.bsky.social · 06/05/2026As part of our May Day event, we hosted a group of students performing a K-pop piece titled A Cog in the Machine. It got a lovely reaction on the day and now they've created a great video to go with it. www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_n0...youtube.com영국 박물관에서 케이팝 공연 올리면 생기는 일YouTube video by 은결 031
Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire @frameworkknitters.bsky.social · 04/05/2026What a day! Hundreds of visitors to our May Day Museum event. A joyous day. Please admire our completed Knitted Green Man. Thank you so much to everyone who contributed. Soon to be on permanent display 0111
Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire @frameworkknitters.bsky.social · 03/05/2026As part of our Knitted Green Man activity, we have been asking visitors to leave their wishes and dreams for the Green Man. This is our favourire so far. 091
Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire @frameworkknitters.bsky.social · 03/05/2026And Cowslip Sunday in Lambley is now up and running. Please form an orderly queue. 031
Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire @frameworkknitters.bsky.social · 03/05/2026HAPPY COWSLIP SUNDAY ! “The dancing Cowslips come in pleasant hours Though seldom sung they're everybody's flowers" John Clare Today we’re in Lambley, a former 19th c. framework village, celebrating their lost tradition of Cowslip Sunday from 11am. The Green Man awaits, plus Lambley W.I. cakes! 041
Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire @frameworkknitters.bsky.social · 01/05/2026HAPPY MAY DAY from our Knitted Green Man. This is just a work in progress. Visitors to our two big May Day events over the weekend in Lambley village & at the Museum will get the chance to add more leaves made locally and sent to us from all over the UK. It's going to look amazing. 0113
Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire @frameworkknitters.bsky.social · 27/04/2026As a site that tells the story of workers’ lives, May Day has to be part of our events programme. Over the Bank Holiday we're hosting 2 days of May Day revelry & events. These will be at the museum and in Lambley village, reviving the lost Notts May Day tradition of Cowslip Sunday. See you there? 020
Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire @frameworkknitters.bsky.social · 10/04/2026Another short video detailing the training progress of Maisie Williamson, our new framework volunteer via Heritage Crafts funding. The sound of the frame is irresistible, though imagine that x50 for 14hrs a day, which is how our Frameshop operated at its peak in the 1850s. 040
Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire @frameworkknitters.bsky.social · 09/04/2026We're going to be at the Broadway Cinema in Nottingham on Monday promoting our Museum and demonstrating circular knitting prior to their Cosy Craft screening of Romeo + Juliet. Any Shakespearian knitting puns most welcome. www.broadway.org.uk/whats-on/cos...broadway.org.ukCosy Craft Cinema: Romeo + JulietReturning to cinemas is Baz Luhrmann’s iconic contemporary restaging of Shakespeare’s tragic masterpiece, which transports the action to Verona Beach, California, and stars baby-faced, star-crossed lovers Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes. Our friends from The Framework Knitters Museum will be bringing along a circular knitting machine to offer hands-on demonstrations before the film, outside Screen 4. 040
Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire @frameworkknitters.bsky.social · 03/04/2026Oh dear! We're open today, and with lots of needles! 130