Newsletter Articles
US Army Blankets in WW1
By Vincent PettyIncreasing the Authenticity and Function of Reproduction Hardbread Tins
by Tom CleggThe Doughboy Uniform
by Vincent PettyPutting on Puttees
by Vincent PettyNotes on Gas as a Weapon in Modern Warfare
transcribed from the original document by Vincent PettyThe Infantry Pack
by Vincent Petty and Peter GeigerWeb Printable WW1 Civilian Can Labels
by Travis Haymaker & Brian MeadRestoring the Small Box Respirator Gas Mask
by Vincent PettyRestoring Doughboy Helmets
by Mickey CollinsRestoring the M1917 Helmet
by Vincent PettyDoughboy Slang
by Vincent PettyTrench Cooking
by Mickey Collins and Vincent PettySquad Drill
From the Infantry Drill Regulations, 1911, Corrected to December 1917
WW1 Knitting Patterns
The needle sizes listed in these knitting instructions are for the old or "English" style needles. If you wish to use modern sizes or "American" needles use the following information to convert from English to American sizes.
English
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4American
00
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Knitted Helmet (hood or balaklava) Pattern
submitted by Jason ShiptoskiKnitted Scarf Pattern
submitted by Jason ShiptoskiKnitted Sleeveless Jacket
submitted by Jason ShiptoskiKnitted Wristers
submitted by Jason Shiptoski