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A Knitter’s Guide to World War 1
Featuring thirty war-time knitting patterns
Brief Description
During World War I, thousands of garments and accessories were knitted for the men at the front to help with the war effort. This book brings together the genuine military knitting patterns of the day, taken from wool company booklets, needlework magazines and government pamphlets. The...
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"During World War I, thousands of garments and accessories were knitted for the men at the front to help with the war effort. This book brings together the genuine military knitting patterns of the day, taken from wool company booklets, needlework magazines and government pamphlets. The patterns are written in modern form, with useful advice on yarn choice and techniques for today's knitter."--
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Description
During World War I, thousands of garments and accessories were knitted for the men at the front to help with the war effort. This book brings together the genuine military knitting patterns of the day, taken from wool company booklets, needlework magazines and government pamphlets. The patterns are written in modern form, with useful advice on yarn choice and techniques for today's knitter. AUTHOR: Joyce Meader knits vintage items for museums, reenactors and films. Most recently, her work has featured in the films 1917 and War Horse. She gives lectures on the history of knitting, particularly historical military knitting. 95 illustrations
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780719844553
Publisher: The Crowood Press Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 14 January 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: The Crowood Press Ltd
Illustration: 95 Illustrations
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 12.0mm
Width: 189.0mm
Height: 246.0mm
Weight: 509g
Pages: 112
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About the Author
JOYCE MEADER knits vintage items for museums, reenactors and films. Most recently, her work has featured in the films 1917 and War Horse. She gives lectures on the history of knitting, particularly historical military knitting.
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