Patterns from the Collection
Patons 167 – First Steps in Crochet
A 52 page booklet aimed at allowing you to 'teach yourself crochet'
Patons 154 – Aran Book
Patons Aran Book was published in 1968, following the introduction of Capstan yarn in 1965.
Patons B 625 (3d)
Jester women’s patterns
A catalogue of leaflets of knitting patterns for women, published by the Jester Wool Company of Leicester around 1950.
Jester children’s pattern leaflets
A catalogue of knitting patterns of garments for babies and children up to early teenage years, published by the Jester Wool Company of Leicester around 1950.
1952 – P&B Knitting from A to Z
A little booklet issued by Patons & Baldwins in 1952 with information and advice for knitters, five knitting patterns, and illustrations of many of the pattern leaflets then current.
1946 – P&B Autumn Catalogue
A catalogue issued by Patons & Baldwins showing 135 pattern leaflets available in 1946, along with several Stitchcraft pattern booklets.
1938 – P&B Knitting Made Easy
'Knitting Made Easy' was a series of free booklets issued by Patons & Baldwins. The 1938 edition has basic instructions for knitters, five knitting patterns, and illustrations of many of the pattern leaflets available to buy at that time.
1936 – The P&B Family Album
'The P&B Family Album' was a free booklet from Patons & Baldwins in 1936, designed to sell pattern leaflets by showing them in the context of a fictional family.
