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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. 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

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[This book] gives a fascinating insight into both the importance of knitted items to the armed forces and the women who knitted them, incorporating many interesting facts and anecdotes. -- Jackie Stephens, Cheshire Guild of The Journal of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers * The Journal of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers *

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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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