If you go onto the Victoria and Albert museum website and put in free knitting patterns you come up with this. When you are on their site all you have to do is click on them and download for FREE each knitting instruction pattern of 1940's Knits...... It is as simple as that.
Take a little look at what is available and then go over to their website .. I am afraid their link does not work on this blog (no link will for some reason) anyway have a wonderful weekend and enjoy your browse.
Happy Stitching and of course Knitting!!!
1940s Knitting Patterns
The 1940s in Britain was a high point for hand knitting. Women on the home front could make a contribution to the war effort by knitting for the troops using patterns that were often given away free.
Many specialised patterns developed such as the balaclava helmet with ear flaps for use in telephone operations or the mittens with a separate forefinger for firing a trigger in the cold.
Click on an image to view the pattern. (on their web page .. not working on here I am afraid!!)
Many specialised patterns developed such as the balaclava helmet with ear flaps for use in telephone operations or the mittens with a separate forefinger for firing a trigger in the cold.
Click on an image to view the pattern. (on their web page .. not working on here I am afraid!!)
Spiral-spun waistcoat
'Spiral-spun waistcoat'
Pattern for a waistcoat
From Essentials for the Forces
Jaeger Handknit
1940s'Leo the Lion and Tim the Tiger'
'Essentials for the Forces' (front cover) Jaeger
'Fair Isle Cap and Gloves'
'Neat and Feminine'
'When You're "Off Duty"'
Ankle socks
'Ankle socks'
Pattern for ankle socks
From Essentials for the Forces
Jaeger Handknit
1940sFern Stitch Shawl
'Fern Stitch Shawl'
Pattern for a shawl
From Shawls in Baby Wool
1920s-1960sTwo knitted Turbans
'Two knitted Turbans'
Pattern for two turbans
Bestway Leaflet 986
1940s
Museum no. AAD 11/40-1990 to 11/64-1990'Fishnet Stockings'
'Fishnet Stockings'
Pattern for fishnet stockings
From Stockings and Underwear: Vogue-Knit Series No. 35
1940sLong socks and bed socks
'Long socks and bed socks'
Pattern for long socks and bed socks
From Essentials for the Forces
Jaeger Handknit
1940sEssentials for the Forces
'Essentials for the Forces' (back page)
Jaeger, 1940sPants and Vest in Mesh Stitch
'Pants and Vest in Mesh Stitch'
Pattern for pants and vest
From Stockings and Underwear: Vogue-Knit Series No. 35
1940sA v-necked pullover
'A v-necked pullover'
Pattern for a V-necked pullover
From Essentials for the Forces
Jaeger Handknit
1940sMen's mittens
'Men's mittens'
Pattern for men's mittens
From Essentials for the Forces
Jaeger Handknit
1940sThe balaclava helmet
'The balaclava helmet'
Pattern for a balaclava helmet
From Essentials for the Forces
Jaeger Handknit
1940s
With ear flaps to enable good hearing during telephone operations (or for use with a mobile phone).A scarf
'A scarf'
Pattern for a scarf
From Essentials for the Forces
Jaeger Handknit
1940sA practical pullover
'A practical pullover'
Pattern for a pullover
From Essentials for the Forces
Jaeger Handknit
1940sFatigue cap
'Fatigue cap'
Pattern for a fatigue cap which can double up as a scarf
From Essentials for the Forces
Jaeger Handknit
1940sA Happy Thought
'A Happy Thought'
Pattern for a Tea-cosy
From Woman's Weekly
1940sMittens for women
'Mittens for women'
Pattern for women's mittens
From Essentials for the Forces
Jaeger Handknit
1940sEssentials for the Forces
'Essentials for the Forces' (introduction)
Jaeger
1940sMen's gloves
'Men's gloves'
Pattern for men's gloves
From Essentials for the Forces
Jaeger Handknit
1940sWaistcoats for warmth
'Waistcoats for warmth'
Pattern for a waistcoat
From Essentials for the Forces
Jaeger Handknit
1940sVest or pull-on garment and a bodybelt
'Vest or pull-on garment and a bodybelt'
Pattern for a vest and bodybelt
From Essentials for the Forces
Jaeger Handknit
1940sA comfortable helmet
Gloves for women
Your Victory Jumper
A New Design in Cable Stitch