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A Stitch In Time Volume 3
- The Colourwork Edition
25 Vintage Knitting Patterns
updated and multi-sized
for the 21st Century Knitter.
Buy the book here
JOJO YARN KITS NOW AVAILABLE USING OUR OWN HAND-DYED 100% BRITISH WOOL. Please note, this kit does not include the Jojo pattern. The pattern is only available by purchasing A Stitch in Time volume 3 which you can do by clicking on the link above.
JoJo, or the Lavenda Rainbow Jumper, is one of the most talked-about vintage patterns around., particularly after a version of this iconic sweater was worn by Scarlett Johansson in Jojo Rabbit. Originally published in the 1940s by Lavenda, the original version of this incredible pattern is only available in one size with a fixed body length. Susan has updated the pattern in such a way as to not only offer numerous chest sizes but choices of body length, a variety of sleeve and sleeve head options, a choice of fit and even alternative necklines. As a result this pattern will hopefully become your ultimate vintage wardrobe staple.
In this stunning version, Susan has emulated the colours as used in the Jojo Rabbit version of this jumper, with a simple but incredibly effective slip stitch pattern worked in conjunction with a stripe pattern using a total of eight glorious yarn shades.
JoJo is knitted in Excelana North fingering weight yarn, 100% British wool, using wool from Northern England and the Scottish Borders and spun at a nearby Yorkshire mill. This fingering weight (4 Ply) yarn is soft to the touch but with just the right amount of stickiness for colourwork projects. the perfect yarn for colour work garments in a selection of 8 stunning hand-dyed shades including 3 shades developed especially for the JoJo pattern. The main shade used is Guacamole plus Dark as Night, Polypore, Powdered Egg, Columbine, Turquoise, Dock Seed and Saharan Sand.
If you would prefer to choose your own colourway, simply let us know in the order comments which shades of Excelana you would like instead. You can see all the Excelana shades here.
JoJo comes in 17 sizes to fit from 71–157 cm (28–62 in) chest with only 5cm (2in) increments between sizes and with both written and charted to work from plus a clear schematic diagram and sizing charts.
The kit price includes a 10% discount on the full purchase price of the yarn and remember this kit does not include the pattern. The pattern is only available by purchasing A Stitch in Time Volume 3.
Before purchasing your kit you will need to know the chest size you intend to knit, whether you are knitting above elbow or full length sleeves and whether you are knitting the short, medium or long body length. Refer to the sizing chart for sizing guidance.
Because of the huge range of sizing options available in the pattern, we have simplified your kit purchasing options. The kit sizes are divided into those suitable only for knitting the above elbow length version of Jojo, regardless of body length and those suitable for knitting any length sleeve including the longest full length sleeve regardless of body length. Once you have decided on the options above simply select the kit size using the information below for guidance:
For Above Elbow Length Sleeve Options Only
Kit Size 1: For 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th sizes short length; 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th sizes medium length and 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th sizes long length: Required number of 50g skeins of Excelana North fingering weight in Guacamole plus required number of 50g skeins of Dark as Night, Polypore, Powdered Egg, Columbine, Turquoise, Dock Seed and Saharan Sand.
Kit Size 2: For 8th size short length; 7th size medium length and 6th size long length: required number of 50g skeins of Excelana North fingering weight in Guacamole plus required number of 50g skeins of Dark as Night, Polypore, Powdered Egg, Columbine, Turquoise, Dock Seed and Saharan Sand.
Kit Size 3: For 9th and 10th size short length; 8th and 9th size medium length and 7th size long length: required number of 50g skeins of Excelana North fingering weight in Guacamole plus required number of 50g skeins of Dark as Night, Polypore, Powdered Egg, Columbine, Turquoise, Dock Seed and Saharan Sand.
Kit Size 4: For 11th, 12th and 13th size short length; 10th, 11th and 12th size medium length and 8th, 9th and 10th size long length: required number of 50g skeins of Excelana North fingering weight in Guacamole plus required number of 50g skeins of Dark as Night, Polypore, Powdered Egg, Columbine, Turquoise, Dock Seed and Saharan Sand.
Kit Size 5: For 14th size short length; 13th size medium length and 11th size long length: required number of 50g skeins of Excelana North fingering weight in Guacamole plus required number of 50g skeins of Dark as Night, Polypore, Powdered Egg, Columbine, Turquoise, Dock Seed and Saharan Sand.
Kit Size 6: For 15th, 16th, and 17th size short length; 14th, 15th, 16th and 17th size medium length and 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th and 17th size long length: required number of 50g skeins of Excelana North fingering weight in Guacamole plus required number of 50g skeins of Dark as Night, Polypore, Powdered Egg, Columbine, Turquoise, Dock Seed and Saharan Sand.
For Full Length Sleeve Options Only
Kit Size 7: For 1st size short length and 1st size medium length: required number of 50g skeins of Excelana North fingering weight in Guacamole plus required number of 50g skeins of Dark as Night, Polypore, Powdered Egg, Columbine, Turquoise, Dock Seed and Saharan Sand.
Kit Size 8: For 2nd, 3rd and 4th size short length; 2nd, 3rd and 4th size medium length and 1st, 2nd and 3rd size long length: required number of 50g skeins of Excelana North fingering weight in Guacamole plus required number of 50g skeins of Dark as Night, Polypore, Powdered Egg, Columbine, Turquoise, Dock Seed and Saharan Sand.
Kit Size 9: For 5th, 6th and 7th size short length; 5th and 6th size medium length and 1st, 2nd and 4th and 5th size long length: required number of 50g skeins of Excelana North fingering weight in Guacamole plus required number of 50g skeins of Dark as Night, Polypore, Powdered Egg, Columbine, Turquoise, Dock Seed and Saharan Sand.
Kit Size 10: For 8th, 9th and 10th size short length; 7th, 8th and 9th size medium length and 6th, 7th and 8th size long length: required number of 50g skeins of Excelana North fingering weight in Guacamole plus required number of 50g skeins of Dark as Night, Polypore, Powdered Egg, Columbine, Turquoise, Dock Seed and Saharan Sand.
Kit Size 11: For 11th and 12th size short length; 10th and 11th size medium length and 9th size long length: required number of 50g skeins of Excelana North fingering weight in Guacamole plus required number of 50g skeins of Dark as Night, Polypore, Powdered Egg, Columbine, Turquoise, Dock Seed and Saharan Sand.
Kit Size 12: For 10th size long length: required number of 50g skeins of Excelana North fingering weight in Guacamole plus required number of 50g skeins of Dark as Night, Polypore, Powdered Egg, Columbine, Turquoise, Dock Seed and Saharan Sand.
Kit Size 13: For 13th size short length; 12th and 13th size medium length and 11th, 12th and 13th size long length: required number of 50g skeins of Excelana North fingering weight in Guacamole plus required number of 50g skeins of Dark as Night, Polypore, Powdered Egg, Columbine, Turquoise, Dock Seed and Saharan Sand.
Kit Size 14: For 14th, 15th and 16th size short length and 14th and 15th size medium length: required number of 50g skeins of Excelana North fingering weight in Guacamole plus required number of 50g skeins of Dark as Night, Polypore, Powdered Egg, Columbine, Turquoise, Dock Seed and Saharan Sand.
Kit Size 15: For 17th size short length; 16th and 17th size medium length and 14th, 15th 16th and 17th size long length: required number of 50g skeins of Excelana North fingering weight in Guacamole plus required number of 50g skeins of Dark as Night, Polypore, Powdered Egg, Columbine, Turquoise, Dock Seed and Saharan Sand.
