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Free WW2 Vintage Knitting Pattern: Ladies Draftproof Shelter Jacket

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Woolies For WardensA draft-proof woolie knitted jacket for the Home Front ladies working hard. This is a knitting pattern from Bestway Knitting No 74 dating from 1941. The title ran up to issue 77 and then went on a long hiatus, with number 78 not appearing till 1946. It’s for a 34 inch bust and uses 3 ply yarn.

Forties Knitting Pattern Ladies

Forties Knitting Pattern Ladies

2 responses to “Free WW2 Vintage Knitting Pattern: Ladies Draftproof Shelter Jacket”

  1. nays Avatar
    nays

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    Thank you! Those shelters must have been chilly. I think this would be cute without the hood.

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  2. Kate-Em Avatar
    Kate-Em

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    Thanks for sharing, this one is lovely.

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