knitting

  • Emma Eburne Knitting a Sweater

    Emma Eburne Knitting a Sweater

    William Oliver (English, 1804–1853)

    Emma’s fingers move deftly, yarn looping around needles as the sweater takes shape. Her focused gaze lingers just beyond the frame, lost in the rhythm of each stitch. The wool, warm and textured, contrasts with the quiet intensity in her hands—a moment suspended between creation and contemplation.

  • The Knitting Lesson (1869)

    The Knitting Lesson (1869)

    Jean-François Millet (French, 1814–1875)

    A woman’s hands move steadily, yarn looping over needles. A child watches, silent, learning the rhythm of thread and patience. The firelight flickers on their faces—no words, just the quiet transfer of skill from one generation to the next.