THE WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF FRAMEWORK KNITTERS

	Arms: Argent a Knitting Frame Sable garnished Or Crest: [Upon a Helm on a Wreath Argent and Gules] A Lamb passant proper resting the dexter forehoof on a Hank of Silk fesswise Or Supporters: On the dexter side a Student of the University of Cambridge in academical costume of the seventeenth century proper and on the sinister side a Female Figure also in seventeenth century costume habited Azure cuffs cap neckerchief and apron Argent holding in the dexter hand a Knitting Needle proper and in the sinister hand a Piece of Worsted Knit Gules Motto: Speed, Strength And Truth United
Granted and confirmed 3 February 1933.

History:
Originated in the first successful knitting machine, supposedly invented by a Cambridge graduate to gain the love of a lady. The Charter was awarded in 1657, when the Company became very prosperous. Later the industry tended to move to Leicester and Nottingham, where many of the Livery of 225 live.

The former Hall stood in prosperous times in Redcross Street but later bad times led to its sale to the Corporation in 1821.

Web site: www.frameworkknitters.co.uk

For current contact details please go to The Livery Companies Database, which can be found on The Fishmongers' Company's website.

Last updated 4 January 2005
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