Physical description

A book of 64 pages including patterns, diagrams and information. The cover features different colours of spun wool and the organisation's logo.

Inscriptions & markings

"The Woolgatherers" Handspun Pattern Book Revised Edition

Summary

This book is a collection of favourite handspun patterns and recipes gathered together during the first 10 years of the Albury/Wodonga Hand-weavers and Spinners Guild, 1970 to 1980. Many of the patterns are completely original creations and therefore had never before been published. Other patterns were derived from old commercial patterns, and altered to suit handspun wool or the article being constructed.

This book is the culmination of several months of research by a dedicated group of crafts-women within the Guild who have carefully re-checked all the patterns. Some of the garments had been awarded major prizes in the Annual National Woolcraft Festival, which is held mid-year in Albury for many years.
The Albury/Wodonga Hand-weavers and Spinners Guild is still in operation in 2026.