A Knitter’s Guide to World War 1
Featuring thirty war-time knitting patterns
Joyce Meader
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.
£14.99
ISBN: 9780719844560
Published: January 14, 2025
Format: Ebook
£18.99
Buy PaperbackISBN: 9780719844553
Width: 189mm
Height: 246mm
Pages: 112
Published: January 14, 2025
Format: Paperback
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.
Press reviews
[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
This is in many ways a sobering read, but it is also a reminder of the social value of knitting and a celebration of those who used their skills to support the troops.
Jane Roe,Knitting Magazine
Knitting Magazine
