A Stitch in Time Volume 3 - The Colourwork Edition includes 25 rewritten, updated and multisized colourwork patterns from the 1920s to the 1950s with all garment patterns sized from 28-60 inch (70-155 cm) chest.

Susan has selected 25 knitting patterns from her own archive of vintage knitting patterns to offer a wide range of beautiful, wearable colourwork pieces - using a wide range of colourwork techniques - stranded colourwork, intarsia, slip stitches, stripes, duplicate stitching and embroidery; the majority of the patterns chosen are garments with a small selection of essential colourwork accessories included. Susan has chosen a combination of sweaters, cardigans, vests and more, with some well-known pieces amongst them.

Patterns include full colour charts for colourwork sections. Every pattern includes a clear schematic and sizing chart. Many patterns have been updated to be knit in the round and some include steeks where appropriate, other patterns include instructions for knitting flat and/or in the round. Additional information is is included on customisation and fit options are also included.

In A Stitch in Time Vol 3 - The Colourwork Edition, Susan builds on her experience writing The Vintage Shetland Project and, more recently, Evolution, to bring you a timeless volume of exquisite projects and clear, well-written patterns.

The designs are modelled on a variety of models including Susan to show just how wearable these vintage pieces can be.

This book is a celebration of Susan’s combined love of vintage and colourwork and shows us why Susan is renowned for her ‘vintage’ knitting knowledge.

eBook published in September 2024 by Susan Crawford Vintage

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