The Avro Lancaster is the most famous and successful RAF heavy bomber of World War II. It was made even more famous by the 1955 film, The Dam Busters, which tells the story of Operation Chastise, the 1943 attack on German dams. This knitted version would make a superb addition to any collection of RAF or war memorabilia, or for Armed Forces or Remembrance Day displays. The finished bomber measures approximately 36cm/14” from nose to tail and is approximately 30cm/12” from wingtip to wingtip.

Materials Required

Yarn

Double knit yarn in the following quantities:
100g in khaki green
15g in black
20g in light grey
Oddments of red, blue, white and yellow for the insignia (optional)

Needles

One pair of straight needles in 4mm
3.5mm crochet hook (optional)

Additional Materials

150g non-flammable toy stuffing
Darning needle
Stitch marker (opening style) or a small safety pin
Thin plastic/pipe cleaners to brace the wings (optional). Cutting up an old plastic milk bottle works well!