Vintage Bakelite Patwin Rug Wool Cutter Patons & Baldwins Ltd A Patons & Baldwins "Patwin" rug wool cutter made from Bakelite. It was designed to quickly and consistently cut wool yarn into precise lengths for rug making.Design: The device features a hand crank that winds yarn around a gauge, which is then cut. Manufactured in Britain around the 1930s, these cutters were a common accessory for home rug crafting. Please look carefully at the photos as they form part of the description. All items are sent carefully wrapped tracked and insured.