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Spiral-spun waistcoat

'Spiral-spun waistcoat' Pattern for a waistcoat From Essentials for the Forces Jaeger Handknit 1940s

'Spiral-spun waistcoat'
Pattern for a waistcoat
From Essentials for the Forces
Jaeger Handknit
1940s

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'Leo the Lion and Tim the Tiger'

'Leo the Lion and Tim the Tiger' Pattern for two stuffed toys Designs by 'Finella' Knitting Expert of Wife and Home Magazine 1940s Museum no. AAD 11/97-1990

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'Essentials for the Forces' (front cover) Jaeger

'Essentials for the Forces' (front cover) Jaeger 1940s
'Fair Isle Cap and Gloves'

'Fair Isle Cap and Gloves' Pattern for cap and gloves Weldons Leaflet No. 205 1940s

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'Neat and Feminine'

'Neat and Feminine' Pattern for a jumper From Woman's Weekly, 11 July 1942

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'When You're "Off Duty"'

'When You're "Off Duty"' Pattern for a jumper From Woman's Weekly 1940s

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Ankle socks

'Ankle socks' Pattern for ankle socks From Essentials for the Forces Jaeger Handknit 1940s

'Ankle socks'
Pattern for ankle socks
From Essentials for the Forces
Jaeger Handknit
1940s

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Fern Stitch Shawl

'Fern Stitch Shawl' Pattern for a shawl From Shawls in Baby Wool 1920s-1960s

'Fern Stitch Shawl'
Pattern for a shawl
From Shawls in Baby Wool
1920s-1960s

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Two knitted Turbans

'Two knitted Turbans' Pattern for two turbans Bestway Leaflet 986 1940s Museum no. AAD 11/40-1990 to 11/64-1990

'Two knitted Turbans'
Pattern for two turbans
Bestway Leaflet 986
1940s
Museum no. AAD 11/40-1990 to 11/64-1990

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'Fishnet Stockings'

'Fishnet Stockings' Pattern for fishnet stockings From Stockings and Underwear: Vogue-Knit Series No. 35 1940s

'Fishnet Stockings'
Pattern for fishnet stockings
From Stockings and Underwear: Vogue-Knit Series No. 35
1940s

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Long socks and bed socks

'Long socks and bed socks' Pattern for long socks and bed socks From Essentials for the Forces Jaeger Handknit 1940s

'Long socks and bed socks'
Pattern for long socks and bed socks
From Essentials for the Forces
Jaeger Handknit
1940s

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Essentials for the Forces

'Essentials for the Forces' (back page) Jaeger, 1940s

'Essentials for the Forces' (back page)
Jaeger, 1940s
Pants 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 1940s

'Pants and Vest in Mesh Stitch'
Pattern for pants and vest
From Stockings and Underwear: Vogue-Knit Series No. 35
1940s

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A v-necked pullover

'A v-necked pullover' Pattern for a V-necked pullover From Essentials for the Forces Jaeger Handknit 1940s

'A v-necked pullover'
Pattern for a V-necked pullover
From Essentials for the Forces
Jaeger Handknit
1940s

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Men's mittens

'Men's mittens' Pattern for men's mittens From Essentials for the Forces Jaeger Handknit 1940s

'Men's mittens'
Pattern for men's mittens
From Essentials for the Forces
Jaeger Handknit
1940s

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The 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).

'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).

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A scarf

'A scarf' Pattern for a scarf From Essentials for the Forces Jaeger Handknit 1940s

'A scarf'
Pattern for a scarf
From Essentials for the Forces
Jaeger Handknit
1940s

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A practical pullover

'A practical pullover' Pattern for a pullover From Essentials for the Forces Jaeger Handknit 1940s

'A practical pullover'
Pattern for a pullover
From Essentials for the Forces
Jaeger Handknit
1940s

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Fatigue cap

'Fatigue cap' Pattern for a fatigue cap which can double up as a scarf From Essentials for the Forces Jaeger Handknit 1940s

'Fatigue cap'
Pattern for a fatigue cap which can double up as a scarf
From Essentials for the Forces
Jaeger Handknit
1940s

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A Happy Thought

'A Happy Thought' Pattern for a Tea-cosy From Woman's Weekly 1940s

'A Happy Thought'
Pattern for a Tea-cosy
From Woman's Weekly
1940s

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Mittens for women

'Mittens for women' Pattern for women's mittens From Essentials for the Forces Jaeger Handknit 1940s

'Mittens for women'
Pattern for women's mittens
From Essentials for the Forces
Jaeger Handknit
1940s

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Essentials for the Forces

'Essentials for the Forces' (introduction) Jaeger 1940s

'Essentials for the Forces' (introduction)
Jaeger
1940s
Men's gloves

'Men's gloves' Pattern for men's gloves From Essentials for the Forces Jaeger Handknit 1940s

'Men's gloves'
Pattern for men's gloves
From Essentials for the Forces
Jaeger Handknit
1940s

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Waistcoats for warmth

'Waistcoats for warmth' Pattern for a waistcoat From Essentials for the Forces Jaeger Handknit 1940s

'Waistcoats for warmth'
Pattern for a waistcoat
From Essentials for the Forces
Jaeger Handknit
1940s

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Vest 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 1940s

'Vest or pull-on garment and a bodybelt'
Pattern for a vest and bodybelt
From Essentials for the Forces
Jaeger Handknit
1940s

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A comfortable helmet

'A comfortable helmet', from Essentials for the Forces, 1940s.

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Gloves for women

'Gloves for women', from Essentials for the Forces, 1940s.

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Your Victory Jumper

'Your Victory Jumper', from Home Notes, 2 June 1945

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A New Design in Cable Stitch

'A New Design in Cable Stitch', from Woman's Weekly, 1940

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