One of the frustrating things about pattern books is how often they don't have publication dates. Going by the hair styles and the pricing, this was published in the 1930s, but I can't give a better date than that. Notes on the inside back cover state "Published with all rights reserved by Patons & Baldwin Ltd, 84-94 Flinders Lane Melbourne, C.1; 181 Clarence St Sydney. Wholly set up and printed in Australia." Interestingly, most of the patterns only come in one size; presumably it was assumed knitters knew how to adapt to fit themselves. |
The patterns are for:
- Lady's Coat-jumper - "Lynn" design (shown on the front cover,) worked in Paton's Super Scotch fingering wool, 4-ply.
- Lady's Suit - "Jean" design, coat and skirt, worked in Paton's 'Rose' fingering wool, 4-ply.
- Lady's Coat - "Rachel" design, worked in Paton's 'Corella' knitting wool (ply is not given, but it knits with 5 stitches to the inch.)
- Lady's Jumper - "Serena" design, worked in Paton's 'Ladybird' or 'Dunora' knitting wool, and Paton's Super Scotch fingering wool, 4-ply.
- Lady's Scarf - "Regent" design, worked in P & B Angora crepe.
- Lady's Scarf and Gloves - "Piccadilly" design, worked in Paton's 'Lancette' yarn.
- Lady's Collar - "Lindsay" design, worked in 'Beryl' fine-spun angora.
- Lady's Collar and Cuffs - "Lynette" design, worked in 'Beryl' fine-spun angora.
- Lady's Tie - "Rowena" design, worked in 'Fuzzy-wuzzy' angora.
- Lady's Scarf - "Annette" design, worked in Paton's 'Corella' knitting wool and 'Beryl' fine-spun angora.
- Lady's Scarf - "Ranelagh" design, worked in Paton's Super Scotch fingering wool, 4-ply and 'White Heather' embroidery wool.
- Lady's Waistcoat - "Marion" design, worked in Paton's Super Scotch fingering wool 3-ply.
- Lady's Coat (in three sizes, with Long or Short sleeves) - "Gloria" design, worked in 'Patona' knitting wool.
- Lady's Cardigan (seamless) - "Roma" design, worked in Paton's Super Scotch fingering wool 4ply or Paton's Super 'Crystal' Crepe yarn.
- Lady's Collar and Cuffs - "Anne" design, worked in 'Fuzzy-wuzzy' angora and 'White Heather' embroidery wool.
- Lady's Collar - "Moira" design, worked in 'Beryl' fine-spun angora.
- Lady's Collar and Jabot - "Myrtle" design, worked in Paton's Super Scotch fingering wool 2 ply and 'Beryl' fine-spun angora.
- Lady's Collar and Jabot (detachable) - "Avice" design, worked in 'Fuzzy-wuzzy' angora.