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    A Stitch In Time Volume 3 - The Colourwork Edition

    A Stitch In Time Volume 3
    - The Colourwork Edition

    25 Vintage Knitting Patterns
    updated and multi-sized
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    JACKDAW YARN KITS USING OUR BEAUTIFUL HAND-DYED EXCELANA NORTH FINGERING WEIGHT, 100% BRITISH WOOL ARE NOW AVAILABLE TO ORDER. Please note, this kit does not include the Jackdaw pattern. The pattern is only available by purchasing the book A Stitch In Time Volume 3 - The Colourwork Edition.

    Jackdaw is a fascinating colourwork pattern first published as a single sized pattern in the 1940s. The design is inspired by the Nordic knitwear trend, which became increasingly popular through the late 1940s. This unusual example features a two-colour slip stitch lower body pattern which is duplicated on the sleeves. A bold Fair Isle pattern is then worked at the beginning of the upper body before a striking pictorial upper yoke pattern is worked. This bird and flower motif uses a combination of intarsia, Fair Isle and duplicate stitch techniques.

    The pictorial section is worked flat, while the lower body, sleeves and Fair Isle motifs are worked in the round.

    As multiple colours are worked on the main pictorial yoke, we recommend duplicate stitching much of the detail onto the knitted pieces once knitting has been completed, and clear charting instructions are included to assist with the placement of these duplicate stitches.

    Jackdaw has three lower length options included in the pattern but is easy to customise the length, likewise the sleeves include three length options but are knitted downwards and can easily be adjusted to achieve the perfect fit.

    Jackdaw is knitted using Susan Crawford Excelana North fingering weight a soft, fingering weight 100% British wool, spun for us in nearby Yorkshire and dyed in-house by Susan and her team. Shown here using shades; Alabaster, Charcoal, Sunflower, Icelandic Moss and Ruby Red.

    Our model Charlie is shown wearing the 3rd size to fit 92-97cm (36-38in) chest.

    UK prices include VAT.

    Choosing the correct kit

    The kit is available in a range of 7 options, to fit chest measurements between 71cm (28in) and 152cm (60in). The pattern includes 9 sizes, each with an option to knit the garment in three lengths (short, medium and long).
    Use the guide below to choose which kit to select:

    Pattern Size: 1 - To fit chest 71-76cm (28-34 in)
    Short length: choose Kit 1
    Medium length: choose Kit 1
    Long length: choose Kit 2

    Pattern Size: 2 - To fit chest 81-86cm (32-34 in)
    Short length: choose Kit 2
    Medium length: choose Kit 2
    Long length: choose Kit 2

    Pattern Size: 3 - To fit chest 92-97cm (36-38 in)
    Short length: choose Kit 2
    Medium length: choose Kit 2
    Long length: choose Kit 3

    Pattern Size: 4 - To fit chest 102-107cm (40-42 in)
    Short length: choose Kit 3
    Medium length: choose Kit 3
    Long length: choose Kit 3

    Pattern Size: 5 - To fit chest 112-117cm (44-46 in)
    Short length: choose Kit 3
    Medium length: choose Kit 4
    Long length: choose Kit 5

    Pattern Size: 6 - To fit chest 122-127cm (48-50 in)
    Short length: choose Kit 5
    Medium length: choose Kit 5
    Long length: choose Kit 5

    Pattern Size: 7 - To fit chest 132cm (52 in)
    Short length: choose Kit 5
    Medium length: choose Kit 5
    Long length: choose Kit 5

    Pattern Size: 8 - To fit chest 137-142cm (54-56 in)
    Short length: choose Kit 5
    Medium length: choose Kit 6
    Long length: choose Kit 6

    Pattern Size: 9 - To fit chest 147-152cm (58-60 in)
    Short length: choose Kit 6
    Medium length: choose Kit 6
    Long length: choose Kit 7

    Contents of Kits

    Kit 1 contains:
    5 x (50g) skeins Alabaster
    3 x (50g) skeins Charcoal
    1 x (50g) skein Sunflower
    1 x (50g) skein Icelandic Moss
    1 x (50g) skein Ruby Red

    Kit 2 contains:
    6 x (50g) skeins Alabaster
    3 x (50g) skeins Charcoal
    1 x (50g) skein Sunflower
    1 x (50g) skein Icelandic Moss
    1 x (50g) skein Ruby Red

    Kit 3 contains:
    7 x (50g) skeins Alabaster
    3 x (50g) skeins Charcoal
    1 x (50g) skein Sunflower
    1 x (50g) skein Icelandic Moss
    1 x (50g) skein Ruby Red

    Kit 4 contains:
    7 x (50g) skeins Alabaster
    4 x (50g) skeins Charcoal
    1 x (50g) skein Sunflower
    1 x (50g) skein Icelandic Moss
    1 x (50g) skein Ruby Red

    Kit 5 contains:
    8 x (50g) skeins Alabaster
    4 x (50g) skeins Charcoal
    1 x (50g) skein Sunflower
    1 x (50g) skein Icelandic Moss
    1 x (50g) skein Ruby Red

    Kit 6 contains:
    9 x (50g) skeins Alabaster
    4 x (50g) skeins Charcoal
    1 x (50g) skein Sunflower
    1 x (50g) skein Icelandic Moss
    1 x (50g) skein Ruby Red

    Kit 7 contains:
    10 x (50g) skeins Alabaster
    5 x (50g) skeins Charcoal
    1 x (50g) skein Sunflower
    1 x (50g) skein Icelandic Moss
    1 x (50g) skein Ruby Red