During World War II, knitting wasn’t just a pastime—it was a secret weapon! Knitters used Morse Code and other clever methods to transmit messages, often concealing silk yarn or knots within their projects.

One remarkable spy, Phyllis Latour Doyle, used knitting to relay vital information to the Allied forces. Talk about using your craft for a cause!

Knitting: saving lives, one stitch at a time.