Summary

Alternative Name(s): Knitting Booklet, Pattern Book

Sun-Glo knitting book, Series 45, printed by Shepherd and Newman Pty Ltd, Sydney, during World War II, circa 1939-1945. It includes patterns for short-sleeved jumpers (pullovers) and zip-front cardigans.

The book explains that 'Most of the machines that in past years have made millions of skeins of Sun-Glo and Sunbeam Wools are working at full pressure to fulfil Australia's wartime needs. The bulk of our production is now requisitioned for the Defence Department. We are, of course, still manufacturing these wools for your knitting requirements, too. But our margins of reserve stock must necessarily be smaller than in peace-time. So if your retailer cannoer immediately supply you with certain shades or qualities, please make allowance for our difficult wartime manufacturing problems, and remember the greater needs of our men overseas. IN SERVING AUSTRALIA FIRST, WE ARE ALSO SERVING YOU.'

Physical Description

Knitting book with a black and white photograph on the cover of a young woman in late 1930s/early 1940s dress. Inside the front cover is a printed message outlining the difficulties during wartime when most of the production is for military purposes hence there may be a shortage on the domestic market. The book contains knitting patterns for women's tops and cardig ans.

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