Patons Knitting Book No. 581: Baby Wear by Patons

Vintage knitting patterns for a baby’s early wardrobe

Fair Condition - Booklet heavily creased and worn, edges torn/chipped, leaves hole-punched, extensive yellowed tape repairs to spine/covers. Pages browned and marked.

Patons Knitting Book No. 581 presents baby garments through an illustrated pattern-book format. The photographed designs include knitted clothing for different occasions, with cover examples showing jackets, dresses, and other pieces for a young child’s wardrobe. Instructions and yarn information guide the making process according to the materials and sizes specified in the edition. The booklet offers a practical reference for knitters interested in the period’s styles as well as the techniques used to construct them. Its photographs provide a useful visual starting point when selecting a project. This Patons collection connects the pleasure of making clothing by hand with a record of vintage babywear design.