Knitting For Victory: a FREE WWII Pattern, a Cozy Cabin, & A Touch of History

[@topsieBeezelbub]

I I'm really enjoying your wartime knitting videos. My grandmother was an expert knitter and knit for the Red Cross. I still have one of her olive drab sweater vests that she made for my father when he went off to war. She could even keep knitting in the blackouts. when I was a teenager I asked my great-grandmother to teach me to knit but Grandma came in and found her teaching me continental and had a fit ..she wanted me to learn American style.. an argument ensued so I just left the room.. my dad asked me what was the matter and I told him about the argument so he went and got encyclopedia and we sat down together and he taught me how to knit.

[@ShannonMakes]

Oh what a great story!! Thank you for sharing 💙💙

[@aimee-made]

I have my grandmother's original WWII knitting pattern book.... she made hats for my grandfather out of it. (She HATED knitting and sewing, so the fact that she knitted something for him meant she loved him A LOT!) A few years ago I made that same hat for my son. 🧡

[@ShannonMakes]

Awww, I love that!! 🫶🧶

[@sarar4901]

My favorite wartime knitting pattern is the one from the V&A for a balaclava with earholes for "telephone operations". They look absolutely ridiculous, and I would love to know if the soldiers actually wore them. 🤣

[@ShannonMakes]

Omg yes, I’ve seen them! As someone who bikes home 30 mins in negative temps, I absolutely have considered wearing a balaclava, and I imagine that if my duty required me to hear clearly, I’d probably use the holely ones… but yea, they look pretty ridiculous 🤣🤣

[@ByGollyMissHolly]

I'm loving the Canadian representation and the use of archival recordings, that was a really nice touch and a great way to contextualize that urgency for knitted goods!

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you! It was definitely a bit tricky to find information from a purely Canadian standpoint, much harder than from the US side of things, so I had to embrace both, but I think it worked out well! Glad you liked it, and hope you find the other videos in the series as interesting (and of course the history of wartime knitting delves a bit more into marginalized communities and their contributions, using many of the sources I shared with you the other day!!)

[@ThistlenStitches]

I loved the balance of history and knitting, and sleeping pup as well 🥺. Also you’re knit turned out just like the image! Can’t wait for your other videos!

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you 😊 I actually wanted to stage a photo where I have the vest and the cup of coffee and am in the same pose, and just photoshop me into the pattern image, but didn’t have time 😭 it’ll go on my ToDo list (item #6,281)

[@lilrummager]

Lovely video!!! Seriously, I appreciate all the time you took to film, script and edit this. Everything is so well crafted 👏👏👏👏

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you so much, I'm so glad you liked it!

[@gigiontube]

Your research work combined with your narrating talent, combined with your craft skills, combined with your captivating videos: A piece of Art that belongs in Smithsonian museum !!! OMG… you are AMAZING !

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you, I'm so glad you're enjoying the video(s)!! Thanks for watching :-D

[@franwingate196]

Thank you for the lovely video and free pattern

[@ShannonMakes]

You're very welcome!

[@erinsleathercraftstudio4977]

I know this has made a year ago. But I have fallen in love with this pattern. And the wool is amazing.❤

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you! I love this pattern, it's so elegant and yet fairly simple, and the wool was so nice to work with!

[@angelaschapiro4268]

Being Canadian, and my parents were Holocaust survivors too, I was very excited to see your video. Thank you so much! Honourable time in history.

[@ShannonMakes]

You're very welcome 😌😌 I'm glad you like the video, thanks for watching

[@MoggiesTen]

I found a cache of Red Cross WWII knitting patterns at a defunct Red Cross building in the 1970's. Still have them. They were a series of one-sheet patterns passed out to volunteers.

[@ShannonMakes]

That's super neat!! Have you ever made anything from them?

[@MoggiesTen]

@@ShannonMakes No, I didn't need a scarf, sweater, socks, or balaclava at the time. :)

[@ShannonMakes]

haha, yea, that's fair! around here, I'm always in need of socks and warm weather gear XD

[@tonantzin4977]

Lovely Cosy video! I, for one, am impressed with your ability to manage a wood fire. I have knit sweaters and hats for years, but recently I have become fascinated with Knitted Knockers, an international group that makes breast prostheses for women who have undergone mastectomy. There are so many opportunities for knitted and crocheted things, it adds an extra level of satisfaction to the work.

[@ShannonMakes]

Haha, thank you

[@Alaska2446]

I love wood fires, one thing I miss is heating our bottom half of our old farm house with a wood stove. Although during that time (having to make sure there was enough wood on to last the night, or the feeling of chill early morning if it didnt make it through, or collecting enough wood from the outside pile to the insude pile hehehe what a chore.) which was bout 10-14 years ago, I would have been wishing I didn't have too. Hahahah but now I miss the smell, the heat, the crackling and the glow, oh and the ability to have a simmering pot of anise and cinnamon sticks on top spreading holiday scents that comes with it. Really enjoyed the video and hearing the crackling in the background!

[@kellybryson7754]

That is a beautiful vest. I crochet, not knit, and have not yet decided to conquer clothing. I was a history major in college and love the social history you include. Thank you.

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you 🥰☺️

[@JoDeeKenney]

LOVE the way you constructed this video with old audio clips and history. Wonderful job on the vest- I would by NO MEANS call you a beginner- your work is stunning! New Sub- fellow KZbinr

[@ShannonMakes]

Aww, thank you, I’m glad you liked it (and the audio clips, which I spent SO long digging up)! If you liked it, you should for sure check out the related History of Wartime Knitting video for more audio and video clips!! ❤️❤️

[@carolineedmistoncooki3fair631]

You are SUCH a good storyteller! Absolutely glued to the screen for someone knitting. The research and use of the audio from WWII is a fantastic choice. Well done!

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you for the lovely words! I definitely had to get creative in order to avoid just.... 20 minutes of me knitting! You might also enjoy the history of wartime knitting video, but be warned, it's quite long, so it's best to have on while you've got something to occupy your hands!

[@kayeeiland4167]

Beautiful scenery...tranquil cottage...precious history and wonderful garment ! Thank you for bringing us along on this journey into the past !

[@ShannonMakes]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@MsSarahKelly]

I’ve been a crochet woman since I was taught in 4th grade, I’m now 31 and crochet all the time, there is never a time I don’t have one of several projects going at the same time. And having attempted to learn to knit several times decided it was something I would just never learn to do. I thought I’d never do it because I just didn’t not like it as much as crocheting. However, with that being said seeing this piece, this vest done and knowing all the history behind not just the vest but the socks and all sorts of other items being made for the many war efforts in the past has reignited my desire to try and learn how to properly knit. I also hope I can possibly make this amazing vest for myself in my size, and definitely for my grandfather who I know would absolutely appreciate one made from me for him. Thank you for sharing and for getting so detailed in the other video about the history of knitting in our world especially in those times of need.

[@ShannonMakes]

I find it's often harder to learn a new skill when you are already so comfortable and fluid with another, similar skill - it's how I feel about learning to knit in other styles. I've tried, and each time I get frustrated at how slow it's going and how uneven my tension is, and just switch back to knitting in my normal style because it's just SO MUCH FASTER and more comfortable! But here's to hoping that this time will be the charm, and that you allow yourself the grace and time to be a novice at knitting, because if you stick with it, there's no choice but to improve and eventually master the skill! Glad you enjoyed the video, and happy holidays!

[@Mommamacnz]

This video is fantastic - the editing, the corgi, shots of the countryside, the fire, corgi presence, knitting, history soundtracks, the beautiful corgi, and all your research to say nothing of the stunning finished vest and the gorgeous corgi. I loved seeing how you did the seams - they totally vanished so I will be using that style of seaming on the sweater I'm currently knitting for myself. Did I mention how much I enjoyed your lovely corgi dog? I adore corgi dogs and miss the two I've had something dreadfully.

[@ShannonMakes]

I'm sensing a theme here 🐶🐶 I am glad you enjoyed the video, and the corgi! I used mattress stitch to join the seams, and I'm in love with it. Cannelle is amazing, the best companion one could ask for, and I'm so sorry yours are no longer with you 😥

[@jackiejames4551]

This was lovely. I don't knit, but I very much enjoyed watching you knit. I'm impressed that you know how to light and keep a fire going ( good thing you didn't try that in your mini fireplace😃). The best was beautiful by the way.

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you so much! You're the second person to comment on my fire skills, but honestly, working with dry wood is so easy! I'm actually used to building fires with wet wood and drizzle, so an indoor fireplace and seasoned wood is a breeze!! I'm glad you enjoyed the knitting, even as a non-knitter... I tried to keep it a bit interesting with the speeches and broadcasts, throw a little bit of history in there... you know!

[@fannyduvillage]

Dear Shannon, what a beautiful video of your wartime knitting journey. I absolutly love the finished vest! And the lovely cottage. The way you did your blocking did warm my knitters heart 😉. Now I am eagerly waiting for your other two videos. I myself am going to dive into a 1930s pattern as soon as I decided on what yarn to use. Give Canelle a cuddle! Hugs, Fanny

[@ShannonMakes]

Oh, I'm so glad that you of all people enjoyed it (and of course, I'm sure you noticed the reference to our conversation that we had) You are a huge inspiration in my knitting journey

[@fannyduvillage]

@@ShannonMakes it made me smile when you referenced our conversation 😘. My 1930 pattern is called "Tabora - the olympic sport suit and beret" ... right now I just plan to knit the sweater, but perhaps there will be enough time and yarn for the skirt and beret...I'll send you more info via IG.

[@jeanmullins3284]

❤❤❤ I love this history lesson combined with knitting tutorial!!!❤❤❤ Your vest is excellent!!! The cabin and surroundings are lovely!!!

[@barbt259]

I loved this video. It was such an amazing blend of history, craft and awesome editing. It really helped me connect to the knitting work at the time. It is so easy to forget the sacrifices that were also made on the home front for the war effort.

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you, I'm so glad you enjoyed it! 💙💙🧶

[@christielamb2894]

Shannon, I can only describe this video as absolute eye candy. I found it so visually beautiful and completely loved it! Thank you so much! 💜✌️🧶

[@ShannonMakes]

You are so welcome! I'm very glad you enjoyed it!

[@papillonpress]

Une autre vidéo superbe, Shannon! Way to represent for us Canadians 🙌 the stuff you make is so inspiring

[@ShannonMakes]

Merciii! Gotta show some love for the Canadian knitting effort as well... there's so much written about the ARC, but there's some good stuff out there from the Canadian perspective as well, if you go digging :-D Thanks for watching

[@marim0y]

I absolutely loved the old radio broadcasts you included. This whole project came out beautifully... the knitting, the editing, the corgi footage. I love it.

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you, it's one of my favorite projects as well, I love the way the video for it turned out!

[@AliciaB.]

super interesting video. I'm a sucker for anything that combines WWII and textile crafts, honestly. Will make sure to check out the bonus video when it comes out !

[@ShannonMakes]

I’m glad you liked it! I too am a sucker for both WWII and textile crafts, so it was really fun to marry the two interests!

[@vintagelingstitches785]

Amazing video! I can not wait to see more of the things you found out while researching. The V- necked vest is amazing I have not seen anything like in for service wear for the British troops in the patterns I have so far for service wear.

[@ShannonMakes]

Oh, it's been absolutely fascinating, looking at the evolution of wartime knitting going back to the Civil War (I mean, it goes back further, but I'm already have a 15 minute long script and I'm not even done yet)! The link in the description for the vest pattern was the wrong link, but I fixed it, so if you're interested in knitting one for yourself, definitely go check it out (it's the very first knit garment in the booklet)!

[@christinemercier-ossorio8617]

Such a wonderful companion video and so gracious to share the patterns. I was thinking you might share a hat or a vest but not ALL of them. Such a generous cache. Your video pictures and editing are wonderful and in the spirit of the heirloom subject. I have a section of my family,great grandparents, that migrated from Tennessee thru Illinois (where most of my line stayed) to western Canada. As Canada is suffering in this current administration I often think of them with prayers and I extend this to you as well. You do the country proud. Thank you and God Bless!

[@anafrost6027]

The vest turned out so beautiful! I love that I found your channel, my special interest is knitting during ww2 and your videos on that subject have been so satisfying and informative. ❤

[@ShannonMakes]

Oh I’m so glad you found them interesting and satisfying, that’s fantastic! Thanks for watching!

[@marykathrynsimon1236]

Thank you so much for making this movie: there are not many about knitting! Thoroughly delightful and informative.

[@ShannonMakes]

You're very welcome, glad you enjoyed it! Definitely check out my History of Wartime Knitting video too, if you'd like more (as well as more authentic audio clips and even several wartime knitting video clips)!!

[@tiffanytomasino335]

I’ve always wanted to learn to knit, especially socks. I’m hard on my socks-the consequences of being ever on my feet, despite my bad knee. But, being bad at crochet I never worked up the courage to try knitting. Thank you for sharing! It came out very nicely.

[@ShannonMakes]

My roommate just finished her first pair of socks (it was only her third knitting project ever, and her first one, a scarf from a few months back, definitely had a visible learning curve), but the socks look fantastic, and she's already starting in on her second pair, so I'd highly recommend giving knitting a try!

[@bowerbirdstyle7661]

What a beautifully made video. I really enjoyed it and learned a lot. Thank you for all the time and effort you put into the creation of this mini documentary. The vest is lovely.

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you, very glad you found it entertaining and educational - if you want even more in-depth info about wartime knitting, even more period audio *and video* clips, I highly recommend my History of Wartime Knitting video - it's long, but it's super fascinating!

[@zoorm]

What a lovely video! I don't knit yet, but am impressed by the skills, fascinated by the story, amused and surprised by the beautiful footage, and fond of Cannelle. Great job Shannon! 🙌🏻

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you so much!

[@robintheparttimesewer6798]

A truly beautiful video. Your vest turned out so well! The cabin was lovely too!! I'm off to check out the other videos!

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank youuuu! The other videos aren’t out quite yet, but hopefully following promptly in the next two weeks 🤞🤞

[@patriciawalker1787]

Love the vest.

[@HobbyJoe]

Wow, this is so relaxing to watch. Really really enjoyed the radio sounds of the knitting news that was amazing.

[@ShannonMakes]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@sandramckay6305]

Thank you! I enjoyed this so much and learned a lot too. I am subscribed now. My grandmother taught 4th grade during WWII. The class knitted bandages. She told me about how much patience it took. Thanks to your video I have seen an actual newsreel of what the bandages were like.

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed the video, and that you were able to see some footage of the real deal, and tie it in to your grandmother's teachings!!

[@rd6203]

😍 gorgeous! Love love love the color and it turned out so good!

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you!💙💙💙

[@lisaferriss2659]

thank you, i have shared this with my mother, she loves vintage knitting patterns and i am sure the history will be enjoyed as well.

[@ShannonMakes]

Awww, nice, thank you!!

[@shecantaffordit]

what a lovely and informative video 🤍

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you! 😃 I'm glad you enjoyed it, and be sure to check out the other related videos, particularly the history of wartime knitting, for more authentic sound clips, archival footage and photos, etc!

[@gigiontube]

Thanks!

[@ShannonMakes]

Wow, thank you!!

[@Pam-tx5zd]

Wool was rationed too in England. So they often used pulled out wool

[@ShannonMakes]

Yup, you should definitely check out the history of wartime knitting video that's on the channel (and linked in the end of this video) as I not only talk about but also play video of old british info-videos on the topic!

[@TaraHisakata]

I love how I learned so much more from this wildly ästhetische video than any tutorial on KZbin so far

[@ShannonMakes]

Awww, I love this comment

[@agimagi2158]

So lovely! Can't wait for the behind the seams video! Meanwhile I will look at pretty yarns to decide upon a color 😍

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it! And I think this pattern would look good in virtually any color (probably the cable patterns would stand out more in an solid than a varied-color yarn, but even so... I think it's such a lovely and flexible design)!!

[@haakdraakje]

Beautifully filmed, nice content and some nostalgia. Bravo!

[@ShannonMakes]

Thanks a lot! Glad you enjoyed it :-)

[@lorettavalmorbida7793]

Your work is excellent , anything you do you do extremely well. Looks beautiful on you.

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you so much!

[@MonaSkovJensen]

I think I have watched this 3 or 4 times by now. ❤ Thank you for this lovely video. I needed that today.

[@ShannonMakes]

You are so welcome! I'm very glad you enjoyed it

[@MonaSkovJensen]

@@ShannonMakes The booklet with all those patterns in it has given me some ideas! Thank you for making that avaliable!

[@ShannonMakes]

Of course! And they're really pretty good for vintage patterns - they have little gauge/tension notes, and instructions for some of the funkier stitches (although, like I said, most of the patterns just use the standard knit/purl stitches)!

[@sidmelucci3675]

That's a very handsome garment I really enjoyed watching it take shape, and the historical audio clips were a fascinating addition.

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you!! 😍🧶 I'd highly recommend the counterpart, the History of Wartime Knitting video - it's definitely longer, so maybe for a moment where you have downtime, or are cleaning house or something, but it's full of even more period audio and video clips, and some fascinating facts about the wartime knitting efforts!

[@Lolino]

Beyond the knitting, I am now horribly homesick because that cabin looks so much like my grandparents house...

[@ShannonMakes]

This cabin is my friend's and it's been in the family (minus a couple decades in the middle) since it was his great grandfather's! I think all the decorating happened with it belonged to his mother though, and while he's working to update some things now that he's it's caretaker, he's also trying to keep a lot of the original things and maintain the "feel" of the house as it is now!

[@Hiker_who_Sews]

That turned out beautifully!

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you! 🧶🧶

[@PocketFullofPoseys]

I don't know how to knit and I absolutely loved this video! It is beautifully filmed and so relaxing to watch.

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you 🥰🥰🧶

[@sheilamiller3800]

Thank you so much for your wartime video and patterns.

[@ShannonMakes]

You are so welcome!

[@sheryloshaughnessy4665]

Gorgeous photography and vest!

[@ShannonMakes]

Many thanks!

[@Sondercactus]

I love hearing the broadcasts in the background of the video. Your vlog is absolutely lovely. Now I want to knit by the fireplace with a corgi.

[@ShannonMakes]

10/10 can highly recommend knitting by the fire with a corgi, it's VERY cozy!! Glad you enjoyed the video

[@Whitney_Sews]

Beautiful! World War II is my favorite era to research, so even though I can't knit I really enjoyed your video.

[@ShannonMakes]

Why thank you!! I also love researching WWII (and am still in the middle of it for the "History of Wartime Knitting" follow-up video), and it is so fun to combine the two areas of interest for me! The sweater I just found in a museum that was knit by a British POW from unraveled socks his family sent via the Red Cross... wow. History just is so fascinating (and often sobering)

[@lisaharmon5619]

This is the first time that I have heard that Canada gave circular knitting machines to the home front to knit socks during WWl. This is awesome!

[@elizabethclaiborne6461]

This amazing! The stress relief aspect is really interesting, here in the States we’ve had some recent mayhem and I could have used a knitting club…

[@ShannonMakes]

Time to start your own local S&B club!!

[@Eastybeastyy]

This video is absolutely amazing. I'd love to see more knits from you!

[@ShannonMakes]

More to come, that's for sure! They just take a lot longer than sewing videos 🤣🤣

[@Eastybeastyy]

@@ShannonMakes But they are just *chefs kiss* also I kinda feel like you need to make a mini version for your upper xD

[@ShannonMakes]

(I'm gonna assume you meant "pupper") that'd be super cute, but unfortunately she's very much a winter dog - it needs to be several degrees below freezing before she's comfortable, so I don't think she'd appreciate the vest! I do have a super cute knit sweater my parents bought her when she was young, but we rarely put it on her because she just looks so hot 🤣

[@Eastybeastyy]

@@ShannonMakes I did lol naughty autocorrect!

[@BethAge95]

The cottage looks absolutely lovely! Looks like a perfect relaxing but still productive trip :)

[@ShannonMakes]

It really is! Thank you 🥰

[@cynthiabasil8356]

I have trouble with knitting if this were crochet I'd be all in. I know how to knit but the sound of the needles touching sets my teeth on edge😣. Love your show I'll cruise in next time here's another like anyways. 💚

[@ShannonMakes]

oh no, that's a total bummer about the needle sound putting you on edge... good thing I don't use the needles as ASMR in this video!! Have you tried different materials, like bamboo? I know my bamboo ones make a much different sound than my metal ones... either way though, if you enjoy crocheting, then it doesn't matter, just stick with that, there's so many cool things to be crocheted as well! Thanks for watching and commenting

[@bernicejames8014]

That is such a beautiful vest you’ve knit up. You look great in it.

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you so much

[@lisaenglert3202]

Corgiiii! Very interesting stuff! And such a lovely location. ☺️

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you! 😃🐶🐾🧶 Glad you liked it (and yes, the cabin is beautiful)!

[@LMPM0909]

This was a delight to watch! ❤️

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you, so glad you enjoyed it!!

[@cindymoore9380]

Really enjoyed this might give knitting a try

[@ShannonMakes]

You should!

[@incognito9313]

I have been searching and searching for a good knitting pattern for my bf, but good mens patterns are so hard to come by. Yesterday I thought I had it down to one from Subversive Femme, or I would just design my own, but this one is PERFECT. I was considering designing one similar using bavarian twisted stitches, but even better I have one already worked out for me. Yay!

[@ShannonMakes]

Fantastic!! Even better... this one's already designed AND free!! Happy knitting!

[@leescience]

Fascinating topic! As a plus your videos are so beautifully edited ❤

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you so much!

[@kellicoffman8440]

I am loving this video absolutely beautiful work by the way

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you so much!

[@teceyS3]

I am astounded with glee🤩, at having found your channel~ subscribed❣️

[@ShannonMakes]

Yay! Thank you!

[@MrsSweetpeach]

This was a most delightful video. And you look great in your vest!

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you! 🥰🥰 I’m glad you enjoyed it!! If you’re into this sort of thing, the follow up video on the History of Wartime Knitting is even more fascinating!

[@brendablair5899]

Beautful! I love your video style as well.

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you so much!

[@janeshipley6993]

wow, this was a really enjoyable video! thanks so much for your research and the voices from the past. excellent!

[@ShannonMakes]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching (and be sure to check out the other videos in the series, I have one that's entirely dedicated to the long and fascinating history of wartime knitting)!!

[@barbradawnbarrett]

Absolutely beautiful video!

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you very much!💚💚

[@moonbasket]

This is so cool! Thank you for sharing this history and well done on your vest!

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you very much! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@claudiacarolina3683]

Thank you so much!

[@ShannonMakes]

You're welcome!

[@carriescostumescrochet]

Wonderful video. I'm more into WWI history, but this was a delight. Great balance of lots of pretty things and good information. Now this crocheter wants to try her hand at knitting.

[@ShannonMakes]

Glad you enjoyed it nonetheless, and you'll almost certainly enjoy my next video, which I've nearly finished scripting, which is about the broader history of Wartime Knitting, and has a lot of material and info from WWI as well as other wars! And I say if you want to try knitting, definitely give it a go! (and I also recommend you learn Continental style rather than English style b/c it's faster, but I actually talk a bit about that in this next video too!)

[@carriescostumescrochet]

@@ShannonMakes I look forward to it!

[@mandycollins8795]

Well done! It turned out gorgeous!

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you 😊

[@heidijorg9469]

Loved it and your other historical video aa well!

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you, Glad you enjoyed it!

[@missmagic707]

really enjoyed this :) haven't seen one of those bent needles before, very cool

[@ShannonMakes]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@lyncampbell992]

Wonderful video. Thank you.

[@ShannonMakes]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching

[@lydiadaugherty5171]

Great job on your lovely fun 😊 historical! Thank you!!

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you for watching, glad you enjoyed it!

[@mandylavida]

This was so interesting and moving. Lovely job on the knitting!

[@ShannonMakes]

💙💙💙 Thank you, I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

[@danielleclarke3327]

I absolutely adore your videos ❤ Thank you! This was just delightful.

[@ShannonMakes]

I'm so glad! You're very welcome!!

[@asilverfoxintasmania9940]

You have packed so much into this video! Wow! Thank you for all those little tidbits, I found this such a super interesting video and as always beautifully shot!

[@ShannonMakes]

I'm very glad you enjoyed it

[@ashwiley86]

This is beautiful!! Such a good job!

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you so much!! 🧶💚

[@amauryy4417]

Absolument passionnant!

[@ShannonMakes]

Merci bcp!!

[@susiesernaker2180]

I’m thinking about making a few balaclava for some colleagues at the Historic Weapons Safety Course I’m an instructor at. While I do 18th century, there are four guys that teach early 20th century. It’s still chilly in March in Alabama, so I’m sure they’ll be grateful. I love how your vest turned out, and I always enjoy sleeping corgi footage 😊

[@ShannonMakes]

Oh definitely I think the balaclavas will be welcome! They look a tad goofy to the modern eye, but I honestly find them so practical I've got one on my list for bike rides! Thanks for the lovely words

[@jayatkinson1152]

Thank you so much for this! I really enjoyed watching and I've subscribed for more! xxx

[@ShannonMakes]

Lovely, thank you! There are two more in this series that might interest you, otherwise I have a "Best Of" playlist on my channel homepage with my personal favorite videos, if you're looking for a place to start!

[@SewBiased]

So excited about this! I'm halfway through the back myself! And I can't wait to see your research video!

[@ShannonMakes]

Yes, I can’t wait to see more progress pics of yours! (although I don’t peruse IG much, so I may have just missed them) 🧶 I can’t wait to see the finished video either 😹

[@SewBiased]

@@ShannonMakes omg, the first cables are AWFUL, so I'm waiting to post pics until I have more done and can hide the bottom!

[@ShannonMakes]

Oh, it definitely took me a while to find my preferred technique and rhythm too!! I’m glad I started with the bottom/back 😅

[@SewBiased]

@@ShannonMakes omg, me too, hoping no one will ever see it!

[@georgiaocianain1683]

Love this video

[@fLuguNfAeHiG]

Wonderful video! Super interesting, I actually didn't know pretty much anything about war knitting. I'm currently in the progress of knitting an icelandic sweater and you kept me excellent company, thank you! I'm excited for the next video :)

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you, and you're welcome! It is a *crazy* fascinating topic, full of all these neat little historical tidbits, some amazing examples of knitwear (things knit in POW camps with barbed wire or cooking pot handles, for example) and just like the way that knitting permeated the national zeitgeist of both Canada and the US during both World Wars is so neat! I am just wrapping up the script for the "History of Wartime Knitting" video and I'm completely enveloped in the topic XD. I hope your sweater is progressing well (and faster than my vest, which was like molasses in wintertime)!!

[@thinkerpatriot6308]

JUST LOVE YOUR VIDEOS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ShannonMakes]

🫶🫶

[@Angela-hn6mb]

Okay, I know this is a year old, but using a crochet hook to pickup stitches is genius. I am going to use this trick next time I need to pickup stitches.

[@ShannonMakes]

I'm sitting here with my crochet hook literally on my lap as I type this because I just cast on a new knitting project a few days ago 🥰🥰

[@betsycormie5720]

Great video!!!!! Thank you so much!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ShannonMakes]

You are so welcome!! Glad you liked it! 🧶🧡

[@LaBricoleuse]

Outstanding video and a lovely vest. I wish I could knit. (Carpal tunnel tho so it’s not an option.) Loved the origin of Stitch and Bitch!

[@ShannonMakes]

oooh yea, I imagine knitting is not something one should be undertaking with carpal tunnel (although I wonder if the Continental style would be easier for that?), and definitely not in the quantity or amounts of time that wartime knitters were dedicating to the activity!!

[@nblmqst1167]

Very, very nice.

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you ☺️☺️ I'm glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching!

[@colettemack3690]

Enjoyed your video

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you!! ❤️💚❤️

[@astridafklinteberg298]

Lovely video!

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you! 🧶🧶

[@viridiangreen8259]

Well done 🙌🏻

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you 🥰🥰

[@dbrowne9341]

thank you fantastic!

[@ShannonMakes]

You're very welcome!

[@Annie-ex3ge]

I just love this video! Informative, full of original sources, nerdy, textile, feminist... thank you so much, I'd love tocwatch more if thos style

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you 🤗