Knitting for Victory

How did a ball of yarn and knitting needles support the war effort during World War II? Learn more as The National WWII Museum commemorates International Knitting Day on Saturday, June 12, 2021.

June 12, 2021, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
+ Add to calendar 2021-06-12 11:00:00 AM 2021-06-12 12:00:00 PM America/Mexico_City 945 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130 Knitting for Victory How did a ball of yarn and knitting needles support the war effort during World War II? Learn more as The National WWII Museum commemorates International Knitting Day on Saturday, June 12, 2021.
Location: 945 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130

How did a ball of yarn and knitting needles support the war effort during World War II? Learn more as The National WWII Museum commemorates International Knitting Day on Saturday, June 12, 2021. Not only will Museum staff explore how knitted items boosted morale during the war, but they will also demonstrate knitting techniques and provide information on how your knitted scarves can support veterans today through our Knit Your Bit program.