Ww1 knitting patterns

While the men won fame for New Zealand overseas, the women at home established a strong sense of the distinctive qualities of the New Zealand woman. She was a patient mother and a strong servant of the British Empire, sending parcels of biscuits and knits ...

In WW2, homefront knitters were encouraged to make clothing for the troops - and even given guides on how to do so!

The "Knitting for Victory" group on Ravelry has been discussing what people knitted for the armed forces in Britain in World War II. I have...

Weldon's woollies for the army. Military knitting patterns.

Hello! I have another knitting freebie for you from the same booklet as what I posted from last. This pattern includes a knitted ladies sweater and a crocheted baby’s cap and sacque. Click on the image to enlarge, or get the PDF here. If you make it up, please share!Continue Reading...

Posts about 1910s written by knitbyahenshop

MAN'S CROCHET SLEEPING HELMET. WITH EAR OPENINGS AND FLAPS. ! By special request, and for the benefit of the many ladies who are making comforts for our boys, we publish the following directions for making a balaclava, or man's sleeping helmet, with ear openings and flaps:— (Abbreviations: eh., chain; d.c, double crochet; s.c, single crochet. 1 Materials : 6 ounces of Double Knitting Wool and a No. 8 bone crochet hook. ! This helmet is worked in a flat piece and is afterwards sewn up the…

During the 1940's everyone was encouraged to knit scarves, gloves, socks and baklavas (hood like head coverings) for the troops. It was a way for everyone to contribute to the war effort, including boys, girls, women and men who stayed on the home front. The red cross supplied free patterns and yarn so everyone could "KNIT YOUR BIT".

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