Knitting for World War 2 VE Day Commemorations

On 8th May 2020, it will be 75 years exactly since Victory in Europe was declared. It was a time of celebration but also a time to reflect on the sacrifice and courage that millions of people had shown during World War 2.

As the anniversary approaches, we reflect again on the great sacrifice everyone made during our darkest days. On the 8th May 1945,millions of people took to the streets to show their relief at the end of many years of war.

This is an opportunity for knitters to come together and mark the 75th anniversary with this series of knitted toys that can be displayed and gifted during the commemorations.

With that in mind, Knitting by Post are publishing new designs so that knitters can express their gratitude for those that made the ultimate sacrifice.

Here is our take on a World War 2 Pilot soft toy knitting pattern.  He was seen on duty in the skies above our cities to keep us safe during World War 2. Created to commemorate 75 years since VE Day in 1945.

Here is Tommy our WW1 soldier.  He is standing proud with his medal and tin hat.  A knitted remembrance doll.

Here is a Nurse soft toy knitting pattern. She was seen on duty in hospitals all over the world during World War 2. Created with love to commemorate 75 years since VE Day in 1945.

Here is an Air Raid Warden soft toy knitting pattern.  He was seen on duty on the streets of our cities to keep us safe during World War 2. Created to commemorate 75 years since VE Day in 1945.

Here is our take on a World War 2 Sailor soft toy knitting pattern.  Created to commemorate 75 years since VE Day in 1945.

Here is our take on a Land Girl soft toy knitting pattern.  She was seen in the fields of Britain during World War 2 making sure we were fed. Created to commemorate 75 years since VE Day in 1945.

VE Day Knitting Nurse and Air Raid Warden

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12 thoughts on “Knitting for World War 2 VE Day Commemorations

  1. Lesley Willis says:

    Love the set. Please don’t be too long in releasing the new patterns. Can’t wait to start on them

  2. Jane Tickner says:

    Can’t wait for the whole series to be available. Love the latest – Pilot. Particularly looking forward to the Land Girl

  3. sheila webb says:

    It’s a pity that the you haven’t got the commemorative patterns in a booklet as it comes a little bit expensive buying them singly and I am not putting them down, I think they are brilliant.

  4. Susan Miller says:

    I am loving the the new set to commemorate v e day such a good idea we must never forget the sacrifice these lovely people made for all of us .

  5. Pauline Farrelly says:

    Your patterns are great have made for gifts everyone loved them am now knitting ww2collection as I was born April 1945 it’s very special keep up the good work best wishes

  6. Sasha Haynes-Tomlinson says:

    The VE day patterns are fantastic and I can’t wait to begin on this project and see the characters come alive. I plan to create a set of these for my daughter’s school who can use the completed toys as a teaching aid. Thank you so much for creating these wonderful, positive reminders of victory!

  7. Lynn Moon says:

    I have a lot of your patterns waiting for me to knit them. The patterns that I have done are easy to follow, I am now doing my second koala on 4mm needles. Keep up the good work.

  8. Carol Mumford says:

    I love your knitting patterns. Im working on the Beau, Belle, Boo and Bess (xmas bears). So easy to follow the patterns and they look great when finished. Thank you.

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