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Joyce Meader | 144 pages | 15 Sep 2016 | Unicorn Publishing Group | 9781910500330 | English | , United Kingdom Knitskrieg: A Call to Yarns!: A History of Military Knitting from 1800s to Present PDF Book Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. Laura Stueve rated it really liked it May 24, Sharing this info seems like a good way to save some of you the time of doing the same. The knitting patterns included in the last section have a good spread from the periods covered and adapted for modern needles, yarns and modern body sizes, all quite simple and would be manageable by most levels of knitters. At first I thought I was tired and skipping sections but I realized that there was no transition or flow. Katherine marked it as to-read Mar 26, Shay marked it as to-read Nov 27, Another tin holds bars of chocolate, and every morning I make a thermos full of coffee, and this we drink, raid or no raid. Some people are spending a considerable time in shelters, and the packing of a provision basket may need a little thought. Older Posts Home. The section ends with a cute picture of Prince George wearing his military knitted tank top with two soldiers on it. Friday, 13 May Knitskrieg. It's a very useful little booklet - there's a nice list between British knitting yarns and American equivalents, which helps to explain what the different yarns were like. Even in the latest conflicts where there is no real material need for knitted items the role of the sentiment behind a hat or scarf can not be underestimated, neither can the act of knitting itself which is discussed in the Iraq and Afghanistan section and shows knitting is not just for women. Mrs D Kelsall rated it it was ok Jan 10, Trying to match the pattern illustration, but I got my feet the wrong way round. Posted by Barbara at 5 comments:. Eat potatoes in their skin. The 21st Century section briefly shows modern troops wearing mostly hats donated by modern knitters and soldiers knitting for themselves and their friends. Sirdar For there is no doubt about it that a little light refreshment does help to pass the time while a raid is going on. This book is not yet featured on Listopia. No trivia or quizzes yet. Read more I saw this article and thought of you! Cronit Maryann rated it it was ok Nov 21, Thought I'd share my latest Interlibrary Loan. Diane marked it as to-read Nov 18, As a reenactor of Royal Navy though the ages as a member of the Historical Maritime Society, a knitter, crotcheter and lover of all things historic I was really looking forward to this volume. Melissa Ennis rated it liked it Jun 05, I'm summarising the contents here partly for the benefit of that group. Joyce Meader shows us not just socks This book offers a wholly new and unexpected angle on warfare, looking at the role of knitted garments in conflicts over the centuries. It also has not been well proof-read; there are so many comma splices I could cry. Donna marked it as to-read Oct 18, With my interests and research I did know much of the contents of this book, but there are many nuggets of information that are new to me and there is plenty of interest for anyone who likes knitting, its significance in the social and military history of past centuries. Apr 24, Duchess rated it it was amazing. Readers also enjoyed. More Details Return to Book Page. Subscribe to: Posts Atom. There were some fascinating talks in the programme, here. Joyce obviously has an extensive collection of patterns which she has drawn on for this book. Labels: s , Christmas , food and drink , Stitchcraft , vintage knitting patterns , World War 2. Her collection of pattern books, posters, and holders are used very effectively as illustrations. A very interesting historical perspective on knitting for the troops. The history of knitting for military people goes way back. Knitskrieg: A Call to Yarns! Posted by Barbara at 4 comments:. Knitskrieg: A Call to Yarns!: A History of Military Knitting from 1800s to Present Writer

Friend Reviews. More Details It's a very useful little booklet - there's a nice list between British knitting yarns and American equivalents, which helps to explain what the different yarns were like. Labels: s , Stitchcraft , vintage knitting patterns , World War 2. Helena 15 May at Thought I'd share my latest Interlibrary Loan. If you want some nice knitting patterns, either for yourself or to send to one of the various charities still sending comforts to troops overseas, this is a very nice book. Joyce obviously has an extensive collection of patterns which she has drawn on for this book. Details if other :. Monday, 22 April Woollen Stockings. Jojoy rated it liked it Dec 26, From the Crimea and Waterloo to the American Civil War and on into the many wars of the twentieth century, Knitskrieg reveals the surprising prevalence of knitted goods of all kinds in a soldier's kit. Get A Copy. So here are a few suggestions, some suitable for a picnic meal in an outside shelter, others for use in one's own house. I'm summarising the contents here partly for the benefit of that group. Kate marked it as to-read Feb 18, That looks like a fascinating book - it's great that it goes back as far as the Napoleonic wars. This book is not yet featured on Listopia. I understand your feelings, Connie, but war-time knitting has sometimes had a big effect on peace-time knitting - for instance, Richard Rutt in his History of Hand-Knitting attributes the jumper craze of the s to all the knitting that was done during the First World War. Welcome back. Curlysue marked it as to-read Jul 31, Apr 24, Duchess rated it it was amazing. The section on anti-war and peace movement brings the book right up to date and shows the campaigning and subversive nature of knitting. Aug 15, Lynne rated it liked it Shelves: history , non-fiction. Unicorn rated it it was amazing Apr 06, There are no discussion topics on this book yet. Enlarge cover. Some people are spending a considerable time in shelters, and the packing of a provision basket may need a little thought. It also has not been well proof-read; there are so many comma splices I could cry. The book ends with a short chapter with eight patterns from the various eras which have been put into modern terms to help with folks wishing to reproduce them for living histories or just modern wear. Jean rated it it was amazing Dec 29, Friday, 13 May Knitskrieg. Sharing this info seems like a good way to save some of you the time of doing the same. Cap-muffler Gloves, ordinary socks and pullovers with sleeves were not required because they were already being supplied - perhaps machine-knitted? Subscribe to: Post Comments Atom. Barbara 13 May at I am a peaceful person and I would love to see more peaceful knittings Interesting post. Copley's Open Preview See a Problem? Knitskrieg: A Call to Yarns! Even in the latest conflicts where there is no real material need for knitted items the role of the sentiment behind a hat or scarf can not be underestimated, neither can the act of knitting itself which is discussed in the Iraq and Afghanistan section and shows knitting is not just for women. Showing posts with label World War 2. Preview — Knitskrieg by Joyce Meader. This book covers mostly British wars from the Crimean to modern day Iraq and Afghanistan and a few recent anti- war and peace movement examples. Diane marked it as to-read Nov 18, Kate marked it as to-read Jan 17, If you like to knit, it's just your cup of tea. Erin rated it really liked it Aug 23, Mittens, of the specified kind, were useful as well as gloves, for different purposes. Knitskrieg: A Call to Yarns!: A History of Military Knitting from 1800s to Present Reviews

I saw this article and thought of you! Posted by Barbara at There are great adverts from the eras with lots of detail. Sholeen marked it as to-read Dec 14, View 2 comments. For there is no doubt about it that a little light refreshment does help to pass the time while a raid is going on. The 21st Century section briefly shows modern troops wearing mostly hats donated by modern knitters and soldiers knitting for themselves and their friends. Posted by Barbara at 6 comments:. A very interesting historical perspective on knitting for the troops. Leslie Janzen Wilson rated it liked it Nov 15, Aug 15, Lynne rated it liked it Shelves: history , non-fiction. Friday, 25 October Knitting in World War 2. Jojoy rated it liked it Dec 26, Show all posts. Some people are spending a considerable time in shelters, and the packing of a provision basket may need a little thought. Sharing this info seems like a good way to save some of you the time of doing the same. Average rating 3. Welcome back. What little text there is is written in a very awkward style. A huge achievement for one person. Saturday, 17 November October Start your review of Knitskrieg: A Call to Yarns! More filters. I am working on a story about the Kitchener stitch and wondering if we might chat by email? Maryann rated it it was ok Nov 21, Jean rated it it was amazing Dec 29, Other editions. Mittens, of the specified kind, were useful as well as gloves, for different purposes. Subscribe to: Posts Atom. Unicorn rated it it was amazing Apr 06, There were some fascinating talks in the programme, here. The rest of the notebook will repay careful reading, I'm sure, but just this first part alone is absolutely fascinating. Rating details. Lister She has provided both advice and garments to museums, TV and film productions, has an interesting website at www. Kate-Em 19 May at More Details

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Emily marked it as to-read Sep 22, Anne marked it as to-read Mar 02, Posted by Barbara at 7 comments:. Details if other :. I think my wrists are mending OK - I'll find out in a week's time when the casts are taken off! A more well-researched, well-cited book would be a great addition to the literature but mostly I just looked at this one for the pictures. If you like to knit, it's just your cup of tea. There was plenty of time to knit on the train there and back, and in the meeting itself, and I finished the spiral heelless socks I have been knitting. Mim 18 May at Katherine marked it as to- read Mar 26, Michelle Edwards 17 May at Apr 22, Jeanne rated it really liked it. Terribly written. Some people are spending a considerable time in shelters, and the packing of a provision basket may need a little thought. It still needs more , but that wasn't the title of the book. Lucy Adlington rated it really liked it Jun 19, A very interesting historical perspective on knitting for the troops. There's a brief mention of crocheters and how little patterns change over time. Each section is a good mixture of text, illustrations in full colour, original adverts, patterns, knitwear made by the author from original patterns and knitting songs! From the Crimea and Waterloo to the American Civil War and on into the many wars of the twentieth century, Knitskrieg reveals the surprising prevalence of knitted goods of all kinds in a soldier's kit. Open Preview See a Problem? Zoe rated it it was amazing Mar 15, Read more This includes living historians wearing repro clothing, extant originals, printed and handwritten patterns, adverts, and original photos. I would have liked it better if I were a knitter instead of a crochet person, because it has patterns in addition to story. This book offers a wholly new and unexpected angle on warfare, looking at the role of knitted garments in conflicts over the centuries. Leslie Janzen Wilson rated it liked it Nov 15, Cap-muffler Gloves, ordinary socks and pullovers with sleeves were not required because they were already being supplied - perhaps machine-knitted? Posted by Barbara at I especially like the original unused sample of yarn in its original label. Steve Ross-Talbot marked it as to-read Apr 03, Maryann rated it it was ok Nov 21, Red Cross patterns from international societies are shown throughout. From the rave reviews I was expecting WAY more substance and depth. Friday, 13 May Knitskrieg.

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