Priscilla War Work Book: Including Directions for Knitted Garments and Comfort Kits from the American Red Cross and Knitted Garments for the Boy Scout (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Elsa Barsaloux

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0331593939 ISBN 13: 9780331593938

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master practical knitting with a historic Red Cross guide that offers clear, step‑by‑step directions and ready‑to‑make patterns.

This nonfiction manual provides directions for knitted garments and comfort kits, including mufflers, sweaters, and a helmet, as well as guidance on materials and needle sizes. It explains how to choose yarn, cast on, and shape pieces, using plain knitting and ribbing, so you can produce wearable items and care for your work.

• Learn technique basics like casting on, knitting, purling, binding off, and common abbreviations.
• Follow pattern sections for specific items, such as a muffler, light and heavy sweaters, a helmet, and comfort kits.
• Understand recommended yarn types (four-ply knitting worsted) and compatible needle sizes.
• Explore practical tips on gauge, tension, edges, and finishing to ensure a neat, durable result.

Ideal for readers of historical craft manuals and anyone who enjoys hands‑on knitting projects rooted in Red Cross history.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0331593939
• ISBN 13: 9780331593938
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 40