These knitting pattern leaflets were published by Patons and Baldwins and contain knitting patterns for women's and men's garments. Patons & Baldwin began as two separate companies: J & J Baldwin and Partners, founded in the late 1770s by James Baldwin of Halifax, West Yorkshire, England, and John Paton Son and Co., founded in 1814 by John Paton of Alloa, Scotland. Both men had formed their businesses using the spinning mule developed by Samuel Crompton. They mainly produced yarns for commercial knitting machines. Patons established itself in Australia with its first mill built in Tasmania in 1923. For decades, Patons was the leading hand knitting yarn brand but due to the market conditions in the mid 1980's, Patons felt the decline and eventually amalgamated with Alliance Textiles, New Zealand in 1996. Patons Australia was acquired by Australian Country Spinners in 2000. Knitting has always had a great appeal to women, as it needs few tools. Companies which manufactured yarn often produced instruction guides and patterns. These pattern books are typical of the knitting pattern books commonly used in the mid 20th century. The patterns contained are for garments commonly worn at that time.Two knitting pattern books. Both are black / white and contain knitting patterns. 821.1 cost 7d, is titled "Patons Specialty Knitting Book No. 145" and has on the front cover a lady standing near a buggy wheel. 821.2 cost 1/3, is titled " Patons Knitting Book No. 394 (introducing Patons Double Quick Knitting)" and has has on the front cover a photograph of a man on a boat.knitting-patterns needlecraft patons-baldwin

This knitting pattern leaflet was published by Patons and Baldwins and contains knitting patterns for women's garments. Patons & Baldwin began as two separate companies: J & J Baldwin and Partners, founded in the late 1770s by James Baldwin of Halifax, West Yorkshire, England, and John Paton Son and Co., founded in 1814 by John Paton of Alloa, Scotland. Both men had formed their businesses using the spinning mule developed by Samuel Crompton. They mainly produced yarns for commercial knitting machines. Patons established itself in Australia with its first mill built in Tasmania in 1923. For decades, Patons was the leading hand knitting yarn brand but due to the market conditions in the mid 1980's, Patons felt the decline and eventually amalgamated with Alliance Textiles, New Zealand in 1996. Patons Australia was acquired by Australian Country Spinners in 2000.Knitting has always had a great appeal to women, as it needs few tools. Companies which manufactured yarn often produced instruction guides and patterns. This pattern book is typical of the knitting pattern books commonly used in the mid 20th century. The patterns contained are for garments worn at that time.A seven page stapled booklet of knitting patterns. It is titled Patons Knitting Book No. 444, Ladies' and Girls' Gloves and Hats. It has a price 1/3.On the front cover are photos of the garments for which the patterns are provided.knitting handicrafts patons-and-baldwins

Four small Patons knitting booklets, c.1940's or 1950's. 1. The front cover of three of the booklets show babies lying down or sitting, wearing hand knitted clothes. Inside are various patterns for clothing. Two covers are pink coloured and have the price 1/6d. and one is black and white coloured with the price of 1/-.No. R6 has p.67, R.11 has p.51, No.317 has p.23. 'Better Knitting with Patons - Use your Leisure Knit for Pleasure' is printed in black print on the grey cover of the fourth book. No price.It has general knitting instructions, diagrams, photographs, tables and some patterns, along with information about various Patons wool. p.51.non-fictionFour small knitting pattern books for home knitters, c.1940's or 50's. knitting, knitting patterns, knitting equipment

A manual, benchtop, "Beehive" sock knitting machine.A manual, benchtop, "Beehive" sock knitting machine.The Beehive/ MADE IN ENGLAND A10 A10textile machinery knitting, patons and baldwins limited, hosiery, textile machinery, knitting

Probably a yarn feeder for the "Beehive" manual table sock knitting machine.Probably a yarn feeder for the "Beehive" manual benchtop sock knitting machine.textile machinery knitting, patons and baldwins limited, hosiery, textile machinery, knitting

Probably a yarn feeder for the "Beehive" manual table sock knitting machine.Probably a yarn feeder for the "Beehive" manual table sock knitting machine.textile machinery knitting machine knitting, patons and baldwins limited, hosiery, textile machinery, knitting, machine knitting

A clamp attachment for the "Beehive" manual table sock knitting machine.A clamp attachment for the "Beehive" manual table sock knitting machine.textile machinery knitting machine knitting, patons and baldwins limited, hosiery, textile machinery, knitting, machine knitting

One of a collection of 56 knitting pattern books donated by Mrs Hilma Carruthers. These books had been used by Mrs Carruthers, her mother and her two daughters. Book produced by Patons and Baldwins and containing knitting patterns for women's garments. It was sold by Buckley and Nunn Ltd, a Melbourne department store.Patons KNITTING BOOK NO. 341 / "LORRAINE" - See page 12 / P&B / WOOLS / 1'4d. BUCKLEY & NUNN LIMITEDhandicrafts - history knitting, patons and baldwins (australia) ltd buckley and nunn limited, handicrafts - history, knitting

One of a collection of 56 knitting pattern books donated by Mrs Hilma Carruthers. These books had been used by Mrs Carruthers, her mother and her two daughters. This book was produced by Patons and Baldwins and contains knitting patterns for men's garments. It was sold by Buckley and Nunn Limited, the Melbourne department store.No. / 455 / Patons / KNITTING BOOK / No. / 455 / P&B / WOOLS / PATONS / BLUEBELL or CAIRN . TOTEM . PATONYLE . BEEHIVE 3-PLY / BEEHIVE 4-PLY . HIGHLAND SPORTS . HEYDAY SPORTS / 1'9 BUCKLEY & NUNN LIMITEDhandicrafts - history knitting, patons and baldwins (australia) ltd buckley and nunn limited, handicrafts - history, knitting

One of a collection of 56 knitting pattern books donated by Mrs Hilma Carruthers. These books had been used by Mrs Carruthers, her mother and her two daughters. This book was produced by Coats Patons and contains knitting patterns for baby clothes.No. 617 / AZALEA . BABY WOOL . SWIFTAKNIT / NIMBLA . PATONYLE 3-PLY AND 4-PLY / No. 617 / Patons / KNITTING BOOK 617 / BABIES' WEAR / up to 18 months / 2'-handicrafts - history knitting, coats patons (australia) limited patons and baldwins (australia) ltd, handicrafts - history, knitting

One of a collection of 56 knitting pattern books donated by Mrs Hilma Carruthers. These books had been used by Mrs Carruthers, her mother and her two daughters. This book was produced by Patons and Baldwins and contains knitting patterns and some embroidery patterns at a level suitable for young girls. It was sold by Buckley and Nunn Ltd, a Melbourne department store.Knitting for / THE JUNIOR MISS / by / Patons / 1'6d. BUCKLEY & NUNN LIMITEDhandicrafts - history knitting, patons and baldwins (australia) ltd buckley and nunn limited, handicrafts - history, knitting

This book was owned by the late Dr Elizabeth Kerr and was donated to the Museum by the executor of her estate, Margaret Cameron. It was produced by Patons and Baldwins (UK) in 1974 and contains womens knitting patterns taken from old Patons books and from Stitchcraft (the monthly UK craft publication controlled by Patons) from the 1930s-1950s.186 / 30p / PATONS / ALL TIME GREATS / 11 DESIGNS FROM THE 30s TO 50s IN / PATONS PUBLICATIONS & STITCHCRAFTknitting handicrafts - history, patons and baldwins limited, knitting, handicrafts - history

This knitting pattern book was published by Patons and Baldwins (UK) and contains a pattern for a knitted jumper.Bulky- / beats the / clock! / C-1046 / 6d / PATONS / Big Ben / KNITTING / V-neck sweater for man or woman / 6 sizes 34-44 inches / P&B / WOOLSknitting handicrafts - history, patons and baldwins limited, knitting, handicrafts - history

This pattern book was published by Patons and Baldwins, UK and contains needlework and craft projects, as well as knitting patterns for womens garments.No. 157 / STITCHCRAFT / PRICE IN / AUSTRALIA / 1'-knitting handicrafts - history embroidery, patons and baldwins limited stitchcraft ltd, knitting, handicrafts - history, embroidery

This pattern book was published by Patons and Baldwins, UK and contains needlework and craft projects, as well as knitting patterns for womens garments.No. 164 / STITCHCRAFT / PRICE IN / AUSTRALIA / 1'-knitting handicrafts - history embroidery, patons and baldwins limited stitchcraft ltd, knitting, handicrafts - history, embroidery

This knitting pattern leaflet was published by Coats Patons and contains knitting patterns for caps and hats.Knitting pattern book, 20pp. Cover is printed in colour with a photograph of four women looking through a window and wearing knitted hats (green, red, light blue with ribbon, dark grey). Contains photos and patterns for knitted hats.PATONS BOOK / No. 703 / LADIES' and CHILDREN'S HATS / Patons / KNITTING BOOK / No. 703 / 2'6 / 25 CENTSknitting handicrafts - history, coats patons (australia) limited, knitting, handicrafts - history, hats, kids clothes

Book produced by Coats Patons containing crochet patterns.THE / CROCHET / CLUB / Patons / BOOK 943 / TOTEM, BARONESS / DOUBLE KNIT, BLUEBELL / 40ccrochet, coats patons (australia) limited, patons and baldwins

This book was produced by Coats Patons and contains knitting patterns for mens jumpers and cardigans.Knitting pattern book, 20pp. Cover printed in colour with a photo of a man wearing a white, black and tan fair isle jumper and holding a set of skis. Contains photos and patterns for mens knitted jumpers and cardigans.Patons / BOOK / 848 / MEN ONLY: IN PATONS SKOL / 35cknitting handicrafts - history, coats patons (australia) limited, knitting, handicrafts - history