Vintage Wooden Knitting Spool Collection

Knitting spool collection

On my recent trip to Amsterdam, I noticed that most of the homes and apartments are designed with large windows to let in as much precious light as possible. And with this comes the traditional picture window at the front of the house which for many becomes a display area to delight those that pass by. I saw countless pots of orchids, candlesticks, flower arrangements of all kinds and then one day I came across this adorable collection of wooden knitting spools. And since most of you are crafters and lovers of all things vintage like me, I just had to share these photos with you!

Knitting spool collection vintage mushrooms

Isn’t it wonderful to have a collection to add to over the years? This one is fabulous, and it’s so nice that the owner of the collection thought to share it with the world!

Knitting spools collection vintage

Do you have any interesting collections? That’s all for now, running of to roast a leg of lamb, put my challahs in the over and tackle the pile of laundry that is occupying a bed that will be needed by a family of guests arriving soon! We are saying goodbye to our beloved Succah today and celebrating Simchat Torah with hours of dancing and festivities for all! All the very best!

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11 responses to “Vintage Wooden Knitting Spool Collection”

  1. Orna Benet Avatar

    wow
    2 of them are very very nice
    where did youbuy them?

  2. Sara Rivka Avatar

    Hi Orna, This is someones collection that they display in their window in Amsterdam!

  3. Handmade in Israel Avatar

    These are adorable! Hope you had a great visit.

  4. Ariella Avatar
    Ariella

    Adorable. I used to have one that looked like the picture you have a of the mushroom ones. Your vacation looks wonderful!
    I have a vintage camera collection.

  5. Maz in Australia Avatar

    What a lovely post! I have a blog totally dedicated to these wonderful small characters – http://spoolknitter.blogspot.com – I also manage the Flickr group Spool Knitter where so many tourists have posted photos capturing this window display at different times – so good to see new additions over time. I am also the current moderator of Yahoo Spoolknitter, a worldwide group with lots of ideas, competitions, patterns, links, files, photos, lot of fun there too!
    … cheers, Maz in Australia

  6. Sara Rivka Avatar

    Thanks so much Maz, thats so interesting that others have photographed and shared the same collection, Ill have to check out the flickr group, love spool knitters!
    And excited to maybe learn about some more patterns for spool knitting. all the best!

  7. Mariane Avatar

    I think I have to go to the fleemarkets when they starts again here in copenhagen and see if I can get some. They are probably hard to find … they are not in the ordinary shops unfortunately. I remember when I was a child ( early 50’s ) I had one but I don’t know where it is today.

  8. Anna Avatar

    I did the same picture in Amstardam and posted on my blog too! It was amazing!

  9. Sara Rivka Avatar

    Yes, thats so much fun isnt it? And were not the only ones, I remember googling vintage knitting spools and coming upon the same photo a few times! I love those few blocks
    and also visited kitsch kitchen, great store! all the best and would love to have you join my linky party, opens every sunday or rather Saturday night for you!

  10. Lou Avatar
    Lou

    I saw these when we were in Amsterdam..stole my heart

  11. Sara Rivka Avatar

    yes indeed, this a photo seen in so many places!

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