Patons leaflet catalogues in the Collection
1930s P&B Patterns for Men
About 60 ‘Helps to Knitters’ leaflets with designs for men, published by Patons & Baldwins in the 1930s.
(more…)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.
1960s Patons colour-work designs
A catalogue of 80 1960s pattern leaflets from Patons. The designs are for men and women and feature colour work, in a variety of techniques - mostly sweaters but also cardigans and other garments.
1962 P&B Knitting for You
Illustrates 74 pattern leaflets that were available in 1962, with 8 further knitting patterns. A section on rug-making is included. All the pattern leaflets shown are in the KCG collection.