atons/beehive YARNS| YARN |
GAUGE PER 1" |
US NEEDLE SIZE |
SKEIN
WEIGHT |
YARDAGE |
| Patons Beehive Fingering 2 ply
Patonised |
8.5 sts/10 rows |
3 |
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| Patons Beehive Baby Wool
Patonised |
8.5 sts/10 rows |
2 |
1 oz |
175 |
| Patons Beehive 2 ply Scotch
Fingering |
9 sts |
2 |
230 |
|
| Patons Beehive Fingering 3 ply
Patonised |
8 sts/10 rows |
3 |
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| Patons Baby "Sayelle" |
8.5 sts/10 rows |
2 |
1 oz |
182 |
| Patons Patwin 3 ply Patonised |
8 sts/10 rows |
3 |
1 oz |
130 |
| Patons 3 ply Patonised |
8 sts |
3 |
1 oz |
140 |
| Patons 3 ply Nylon |
8 sts/10 rows |
3 |
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| Patons Baby "Sayelle" |
8 sts/10 rows |
3 |
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| Patons Crimpset Nylon 3 ply |
8 sts/10 rows |
3 |
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| Violet Blend 3 Ply |
8 sts/10 rows |
3 |
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| Patons Super Sock and Sweater
Yarn |
8 sts/10 rows |
0 |
435 |
|
| Patons Beehive 3 Ply Scotch
Fingering |
8 sts |
3 |
1 oz |
132 |
| Patons Diana Soaker Wool |
8 sts |
3 |
209 |
|
| Patons Beehive Fingering 4 ply
Patonised |
7.5 sts/10 rows |
3 |
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| Patons Patwin 4 ply Patonised |
7.5 sts/10 rows |
3 |
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| Patons Atlantic Fingering |
7.5 sts/10 rows |
3 |
1 oz |
91 |
| Patons Sterling Fingering 4 ply |
7.5 sts/10 rows |
3 |
1 oz |
95 |
| Lilac Blend 4 ply |
7.5 sts/10 rows |
3 |
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| Patons Beehive Angora |
6.5 sts/8 rows |
5 |
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| Patons Fuzzy-Wuzzy |
6.5 sts/8 rows |
5 |
1 oz |
61 |
| Patons Beehive Patwin Fingering |
7 sts |
4 |
1 oz |
107 |
| Patons Beehive Astra |
6.5 sts/8.5 rows |
4 |
1 oz |
90 |
| Patons Beehive Sparkella |
6.5 sts/8.5 rows |
3 |
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| Patons Beehive Double Knitting |
5.5 sts/7.5 rows |
4 |
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| Patons Four Seasons |
5.5 sts/7.5 rows |
5 |
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| Patons Excelsior Scotch
Fingering 4 ply |
5.5 sts/7.5 rows |
4 |
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| Patons Rapido Double Knitting |
5.5 sts/7.5 rows |
4 |
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| Patons Husky Double Knitting |
5.5 sts/7.5 rows |
4 |
105 |
|
| Patons Quickerknit Baby Wool |
5 sts |
7 |
98 |
|
| Capstan Double Knitting |
5.5 sts/7.5 rows |
4 |
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| Patons Canadiana Knitting Worsted |
5 sts/6.5 rows |
6 |
2 oz |
144 |
| Patons Canadiana Shetland Style |
5 sts/6.5 rows |
6 |
2 oz |
131 |
| Patons Carefree Canadiana
"Sayelle" |
5 sts/6.5 rows |
6 |
2 oz |
134 |
| Patons Carefree Arran |
4.75 sts/6.5 rows |
8 |
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| Patons Limelight Double Crepe |
5.5 sts/7.5 rows |
5 |
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| Patons Beehive Chanella |
5 sts/6.5 rows |
6 |
2 oz |
117 |
| Patons Beehive Loopella |
5 sts/7 rows |
5 |
126 |
|
| Patons Beehive Bouclana |
5 sts/7 rows |
5 |
2 oz |
140 |
| Patons Beehive Ripleen |
5 sts/7 rows |
5 |
1 oz |
69 |
| Patons Beehive 100% Angora |
4 sts |
10 |
1/4 oz |
30 |
| Patons Beehive Superior Double
Knitting |
5 sts/7 rows |
8 |
2 oz |
115 |
| Patons Beehive Caressa |
4.5 sts/6 rows |
7 |
2 oz |
100 |
| Patons Beehive Molana |
3.5 sts/4.5 rows |
10 |
1 oz |
40 |
| Patons Chieftain Speedknit |
3.5 sts/4.5 rows |
9 |
2 oz |
44 |
| Patons Beehive Craft Yarn |
3.5 sts/4.5 rows |
9 |
| This
chart contains information on Patons & Baldwin Yarns (probably
dating from the 1930s-40s): |
Weight: |
Skein
Size |
| Lady Betty; recommended for
shawls and baby garments |
2, 3 and 4 ply |
1 oz |
| White Heather Zephyr Wool; Soft
and fleecy thread of single or double thickness |
4, 8 ply |
1 oz |
| Beehive Real Eider Wool; bright,
crisp quality specially adapted for shawls |
2 ply |
1 oz or 1/2 oz |
| Beehive Shetland Floss; Light
coats, sweaters or other outdoor or indoor wear for women and children |
2 ply |
1 oz |
| Azalea Floss; An intimate
mixture of wool and Art. Silk (rayon), pleasant touch and beautiful
sheen |
2 ply |
1 oz |
| Ivorine; for shawls and babies'
garments, this speciality contains a Lustre thread and is more suitable
for dainty outer garments than for wearing next to the skin |
2 ply |
1 oz |
| Beehive Silversheen: This
speciality, the most sparkling material available for shawls and
babies' sthings, is of about the same thickness as 3 ply Scotch Fingering, It washes well and is excellent for Ladies' Underwear |
3/4 oz |
|
| Eyebright Fleecy: Of similar
brilliancy to that of the Silversheen, but much thicker in the thread,
this yarn is particularly suitable for Cot and Pram Covers, heavy shawls or substantial garments for Infant's wear |
4 ply |
1 oz |
| Kingfisher Lustre Wool: A
brilliant thread, composed of Wool and Art. Silk (rayon) and preserving
the sheen of the latter with the warmth and elasticity of the Wool. |
3 or 4 ply |
1 oz or 2 oz |
| Teazle Wool: This material, in
fabric, lends itself to the process of "brushing", or raising, by which
its surface is given a glossy, fur-like nap such as is specially suitable for Babies' Bonnets and Coats, Ladies' Hats, Tam O'Shanters and Scarfs |
2 ply |
4 oz |
| Beehive Jumper Wool: In
thickness between Double Knitting and Shetland Floss, this yarn is
suitable for outdoor garments of medium weight |
3 ply |
2 oz |
| Beehive Camelaine: This is a
specially soft material, very warm in wear. Excellent for gloves,
socks and scarfs |
6 ply |
2 oz |
| Coral Wool: A pearly thread for
the crocheting of shawls and babies' booties |
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| Ice Wool: A lustrous Mohair
thread for Head-Wraps and Crocheted Shawls |
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| Feather Wool and Astrakhan Wool:
Glossy looped materials for reproducing in inexpensive form the effect
of the costly Astrakhan Fur |
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| Eskimo Wool: A soft Fluffy
thread of similar type to rabbit wool |
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| Turkey Rug Wool: Yarn of the
Smyrna type, for rug making |
4 oz |