Story: Sewing, knitting and textile crafts

Knitting patterns

Cardigans, pullovers and hats are classic knitted items that have never fallen entirely out of favour, and countless patterns for these garments have been bought by New Zealand knitters. These patterns were probably published in the 1950s and 1960s, although the black and white bed jacket pattern may date from the 1940s. Fontana and Paragon were two leading New Zealand knitting pattern publishers. 

Using this item

Private collection, Caren Wilton

This item has been provided for private study purposes (such as school projects, family and local history research) and any published reproduction (print or electronic) may infringe copyright law. It is the responsibility of the user of any material to obtain clearance from the copyright holder.

All images & media in this story

How to cite this page:

Kerryn Pollock, 'Sewing, knitting and textile crafts - Knitting, spinning and weaving', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/interactive/40533/knitting-patterns (accessed 26 April 2024)

Story by Kerryn Pollock, published 5 Sep 2013