Originally published 1980, reprinted 2009.

Available from: http://www.annatempletoncenter.com/operation-homespun-2/

From the back cover:

Although unlikely, it is possible that a child today may grow up and never see anyone knitting a pair of socks or mitts. In fact, one of the reasons that Miss Templeton assembled this collection of knitting patterns was to help preserve the traditions for future generations. It is in this spirit that the Anna Templeton Centre for Craft Art & Design nurtures the future makers and appreciators of fine craft. Our classes, workshops, lectures and special events are all planned to promote and advance the rich craft history of Newfoundland & Labrador.

From the introductory notes:

In 1980 Miss Anna Templeton, along with many other dedicated individuals, assembled a wonderful collection of knittng patterns. These patterns were printed in a booklet titled, “Operation Homespun”. At the time it was a very popular collection of patterns. It included trigger mitts, homespun socks, and the knitted Guernsey -- all timeless favourites. Indeed it can be considered a historical document. The trigger mitt pattern, for example, was usually passed from family member to family member, from one generation to the next. With the publication of Operation Homespun, the patterns were available for the first time with clear instructions and graphs to follow and direction s sic to share with fellow knitters.

Pamphlet published in 1980