Patons Top 20 Patterns, Vintage 1970s Knitting & Crochet Pattern Book, 20 Retro Patterns, Digital PDF

A rather fabulous little slice of 1970s knitwear.

Patons Top 20 Patterns brings together 20 wonderfully retro knitting and crochet designs, complete with the original photographs, instructions and gloriously seventies styling.

And it really does cover a bit of everything. Inside you’ll find patterns for tank tops, cardigans, sweaters, crochet waistcoats, shawls, hats and scarves, along with designs for women, men, children and babies.

There are some particularly good seventies gems hiding in here too, including striped tank tops, his and hers knits, a long crochet waistcoat, lace effect tops and enough sleeveless knitwear to make your wardrobe considerably more interesting.

Inside the PDF you’ll find:

• 20 original vintage designs

• Knitting and crochet patterns

• Womenswear and menswear

• Children’s and baby patterns

• Sweaters, cardigans, tank tops and jackets

• Hats, scarves, shawls and other accessories

• Original vintage photographs and pattern instructions

• 40 page digital PDF

Perfect for vintage knitters, crochet lovers, costume makers and anyone who has looked at a 1970s tank top and thought, actually, I need one of those.

Please note that this is a digital PDF download only. No physical pattern book will be posted.

As this is a genuine vintage publication, yarn brands, terminology and recommended materials reflect the period. Modern substitutions may therefore be needed.

Ms Delightful’s verdict: an excellent excuse to bring back the knitted tank top. Not that we particularly needed one.