knitting for victory: handwork 1914

with CAROLYN BLACKSTOCK

• Open to ALHFAM members only
• There will be no cost but pre-registration is required. 
• 7-8pm Eastern
• Brought to you by the ALHFAM Central Canada region as part of their 2021-2022 Winter Webinar Series. 

What were women making using their needles and hooks as they knit, crocheted, sewed, quilted, and embroidered before and during World War I? Discuss why knitting was important during the war and what patterns were popular at the turn of the century. Links to sources of historic patterns will also be provided if requested. You are welcome to do your own knitting, sewing, whittling etc. during the talk.