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.

Published by Susan Crawford Vintage

This stunning collection of authentically styled knitwear offers 14 classic designs for men, women and children, drawing on inspiration from the late 1940s and early 1950s. Focussing on fashion influences during the time of the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953, Coronation Knits looks back at this special event as we celebrate her Diamond Jubilee.

12 new designs inspired by The Vintage Shetland Project

Fashion & social history intertwine in the Vintage Shetland Project as Susan Crawford recreates & explores cherished pieces from Shetland’s rich knitting heritage.

16 glamorous yet practical knits for adults, children and the home, inspired and adapted from knitting patterns of the 1900s to the 1950s, all perfect to make as gifts or for yourself. Projects include:The perfect Christmas jumper, Child’s dressing gown, Tea cosy, Motoring hood, Fair Isle gloves, Victorian stockings, Simple corsage, Hooded Bed jacket, Glamorous Cape, Dutch bonnet, scarf and mitten set, Hearts and Bunnies Cardigan, Father’s new socks, Lacy Gloves, and a Skating Skirt.

These mittens have been directly inspired by Monkley Ghyll Farm and serve as a treasured memory of a very special place. On the back of the mitten is an illustration in stitches of the old stone farmhouse nestling into the hillside, surrounded by trees, fields and of course, sheep. In the the distance, wind turbines turn as the wind blows acros...

The Diamond Stole is the perfect stole for summer evenings to keep ones shoulders warm when wearing lightweight summer clothes but is equally at home in the colder weather wrapped around the neck keeping the wearer snug. It is rectangular in shape and over 2 metres (over 86 inches) in length and can be worn in a myriad of ways - draped over the...

Ramsay is a traditional beret-style hat inspired by a vintage find on a holiday on the west coast of Scotland some twenty years ago, and which I have subsequently worn regularly ever since. It is such an effortless style, easy-to-wear and extremely comfortable. Ramsay uses one main motif on the body worked twice with the colours reversed on the...

New Beginnings are a fabulous colourwork sock pattern which feature a favourite motif of mine — used to great effect in Peerie Clewes from The Vintage Shetland Project to represent foliage, ivy or vines — which in these socks is used to suggest the buds of plants and flowers as they begin to burst forth and give us the name of our socks, New Be...

Magic Hour is a simple lace shawl, pleasing to knit and a joy to wear. Its contemporary asymmetric shape wraps around the body easily and with knitting commencing at its widest point, the shawl grows rapidly. The sloping pattern is worked with a combination of just yarn overs and knit two togethers plus a further decrease on the sloping edge of...

Hirundo is a combination between a beret and a tam, with a full shape which can be styled to suit. Construction commences with traditional two-colour corrugated ribbing. As this type of ribbing has very little stretch, four brim sizes are provided in the pattern to ensure the perfect fit. Increases are worked immediately after the ribbing to cr...

About FUBC #1

This striking beret is worked in the round, from the crown down, in a simple but effective textural stitch. Instructions are included for changing the circumference.

About Love Hearts:

This pattern is available on its own or as part of the Evolution book.

Tavis is an intriguing colourwork design featured in my new book, Evolution, a collection of 13 designs inspired by The Vintage Shetland Project.

Steek is an intriquing colourwork hat pattern knitted in a fingering weight yarn, using a highly unusual construction method and unique colourwork pattern.

Rosa is a delightful, easy to wear sweater, ideal for almost any occasion; it is warm and functional, and can be worn with trousers, skirt, shorts or over a dress. It really is so very versatile.Rosa was inspired by the Rose Cardigan from The Vintage Shetland Project which featured a rose motif similar to that used in Rosa and Floribunda. I hav...

About Cloudin:

Lanatus is a lightweight, drapey, cool and easy-to-wear sweater featuring a stunning Fair Isle yoke, in a monchrome colour palette.

About Umbel:

The Gallica mittens are a wonderfully warm pair of mittens featuring a striking all-over fair isle motif which can be knitted as shown in alternating shades or can also be knitted in one main shade with a contrasting background. Knitted in Barn a rustic DK weight yarn, these mittens knit up quickly and are super toasty. These simple mittens are...

The Floribunda cardigan is a wonderful addition to any wardrobe, with a stocking stitch body and sleeves, and featuring an elegant yoke pattern with striking stylised roses. Floribunda is knitted in DK weight yarn with a simple construction, making it a highly enjoyable, interesting and speedy knit.

About Denby:

Orchidaceae is an easy-to-wear, comfortable sweater featuring a beautiful lace yoke. The sweater is worked in the round from the bottom up, on reaching the armholes the body is put to one side, then the sleeves are knitted, then the body and sleeves are joined together and worked in one piece, in the round. Short row shaping is worked on the up...

Orchid is an easy-to-wear, comfortable sweater featuring a beautiful lace yoke knitted in a fingering weight yarn. The sweater is worked in the round from the bottom up, on reaching the armholes the body is put to one side, then the sleeves are knitted, then the body and sleeves are joined together and worked in one piece, in the round. Short r...

About Lingholm:

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About Tropaeolum

These stunning mittens are inspired by both Nordic and Shetland traditional style mittens and feature a dramatic 8-pointed flower motif and a deep decorative cuff. The mittens are knitted in the round using stranded colour work technique throughout. The main hand is knitted in two strongly contrasting shades and the cuff uses the background sha...

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A simple knit, the Constant Companion cardigan knits up quickly and is both an enjoyable knit for seasoned knitters and also a great introduction to Fair Isle knitting for beginners.

This stylish garment is knitted in separate pieces, which are each knitted from the bottom up. The vertically diminishing ribbing cleverly brings the pattern inward, creating a sun-ray effect. The raglan shaping creates a well-fitting neckline whilst continuing the rib pattern. The raglan sections of the sleeves and body pieces are joined toget...

This pattern is one of 27 patterns from The Vintage Shetland Project. It is now available as part of the book collection or as an individual pattern.

NOW AVAILABLE AS A SINGLE PDF PATTERN

This pattern is one of 27 patterns from The Vintage Shetland Project and is now also available as a single PDF pattern.

Munro is a classic V-neck vest (tank top or sleeveless pullover) recreated from an original garment held in the Shetland Museum Archives and which was knitted in the 1930s. No pattern previously existed for this design, so Susan has written the pattern by painstakingly ‘reading’ the vintage garment stitch by stitch, line by line.

This pattern is one of 27 patterns from The Vintage Shetland Project and is now available as a single pattern. Paterson is a stylish short sleeved sweater with typical style details of the 1940s. It has a neatly fitting body, set-in puff sleeves and a high neckline fastened with either a zip or button fastenings at the back neck. A myriad of mo...

This pattern is one 27 patterns from The Vintage Shetland Project now also available as a single pattern download. Vaila is a recreation of a cardigan from the early twentieth century on display in the Shetland Museum - an elegant slightly boxy cardigan with an all-over colourwork pattern and a moss (seed) stitch welt and front bands.

This pattern is one 27 patterns from The Vintage Shetland Project or can also be purchased as a single PDF pattern

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Now available as a free download as part of my ‘Bring Me Sunshine’ treats featured on my blog throughout December.

This pattern is available from Payhip via the pattern website linked above, or from LoveCrafts here - priced in Euros.

This pattern is available from Payhip via the pattern website linked above, or from LoveCrafts here - priced in Euros

This pattern is available from Payhip via the pattern website linked above, or from LoveCrafts here - priced in Euros.

This pattern is part of the Knits for a Cold Climate Collection. You can see all the patterns from the collection here.

This stylish beret is knitted in the round using stranded knitting techniques, never using more than two colours on any one round. It is a great introduction to stranded knitting for beginners.

This pattern is available from Payhip via the pattern website linked above, or from LoveCrafts here - priced in Euros.

Inspired by the long, graceful lines of the late 1920s and the feminine styling of the early 1930s, this elegant cardigan is knitted in one piece from the bottom up to the underarm. It is a relatively straight-forward knit, worked predominantly in stocking stitch but with a fascinating ‘Japanese Feather’ lace stitch worked across the lowest par...

This beautiful jumper features a Feather and Fan lace pattern with a Butterfly Lace stitch on the sleeves. The elegant stripe pattern on the body is worked in five colours of Excelana 4ply. The flattering key hole front opening is encircled by a sewn-on scarf to complete this 1930s style jumper.

This delightful little baby sweater is knitted in 4 ply wool. The lower body and sleeves can be knitted either in the round or in flat pieces then the yoke is knitted in one piece on a circular needle. Instructions are provided for both versions. The handy opening can be worn either to the front as shown or to the back and is closed using croch...

This stunning cowl features a beautiful 10 row lace pattern. The natural bias created by the lace pattern suggests the crest of a wave, hence the design’s name. I first found the pattern in a 1970s Golden Hands magazine called Italian Lace.

The cowl is worked in the round throughout using stranded knitting. Colors should not be woven or twisted only stranded. Every row is knitted. The cowl is worked from side to side in a tube and then joined to the cast on edge when the correct length. If you would prefer your cowl a little longer there is a small amount of yarn left over in each...

This attractive cowl is knitted in the round from the botton up. The two colour section is knitted using stranded Fair Isle technique. The intuitive pattern means no weaving is required at any point, each colour is simply carried across when needed. Designed to fit in that awkward gap above your coat, it will sit snuggly inside your collar. Ins...

These stylish mens trunks have appeared regularly in knitting books in the 1930s and 1940s, never changing other than the photograph to promote them. They were knitted in pure Shetland wool doubled on a very small needle to create an extremely firm fabric. There is a knitted gusset for extra room for movement and the trunks are held up with a b...

This figure hugging jumper is based on a classic 1950s silhouette with subtle waist shaping and a flattering square neckline. Knitted in DK weight yarn this is a quick and easy knit - providing you with the basic skills to knit jumpers and a great introduction to vintage style knits.

Maile is a classic DK weight vest pattern featuring an effective yet simple broken rib pattern and striped neck and arm bands. This vest is perfect for everyday use and lends itself to both vintage and non-vintage outfits alike.

This slightly long-line cardigan is worked in separate pieces each worked from the bottom up. V-neck shaping on the cardigan fronts are worked after the lace pattern on each side so that shaping is not needed to be worked over the lace pattern at any time. Shoulder shaping is worked using short rows and the shoulders are joined using three need...

The Junior Christmas Jumper is the perfect comfy knit for little ones to wear over the festive season. With prancing reindeer taking centre stage on the decorative yoke it will also appeal to those little ones too!

This sumptuous, flattering jacket is knitted in one piece to the underarm where the fronts and back are then divided and knitted separately. The peplum is discreetly shaped within the pattern leading to a ribbed waistband. The main cabled pattern continues up each front and the back with the surrounding stitches worked in reverse stocking stitc...

About Wartime Farm Sleeveless Pullover - Men’s

As featured in the Daily Mail as Prince George’s tank top.

This lovely little short sleeved jumper has a flattering front bodice panel in an easy twisted stitch to match the Princess twinset cardigan. The centre back opening uses the same twisted stitch as the edging. Designed to be very slightly shorter than the cardigan and to fit under it perfectly.

This fabulous cardigan is part of the Princess Twinset. It is knitted in 4 ply yarn with a decorative twist stitch used as an front edging. The same stitch is used to create saddle shoulder and back neck detailing and a panel of the same is worked at the back of the cardigan.

This delicate top is knitted in a stunning all-over lace pattern. It is knitted in flat pieces with set-in sleeves and flattering neckline. The hem line is naturally shaped by the lace stitch itself.

The Retro Jubilee socks were devised after browsing through an early 1950s needlecraft book, when I came across this three-colour ‘Chequer board’ pattern being used as a cardigan trim. I have something of a penchant for multi-coloured socks and decided that this would be the perfect pattern to use for these fabulous socks. They are knitted from...

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This fabulous yoked sweater is knitted in the round from the bottom up in stocking stitch. Gentle waist shaping creates a flattering shape. Sleeves are also knitted in the round then joined with the body to work the classic diamond pattern yoke using Fair Isle technique.

Named after a glamorous face of the 60s, Jean Shrimpton, this is perfect for dressing up a simple outfit. Best worn with lashings of black eyeliner!

An updated and improved version of this popular pattern. Now with 4 full colour charts to work from. Now available as a PDF download.

The intriguing two-colour pattern on the Designed in Paris stylish jumper is created using slip stitches meaning only one colour is only ever used on a row at any one time. The stitch can be knitted either of two ways depending on how you wish the jumper to look. The stitch pattern creates an extremely warm fabric perfect for colder autumn or w...

The Gay Bolero is a stylish and very unusually constructed jacket and a fascinating knit which results in an extremely striking garment.

A stylish yet simple sweater Lady Georgiana’s Jumper is quick to knit using a larger needle over a simple ribbed stitch with a decorative openwork stitch at centre front and back. The neat ribbed collar frames the face with added button detail. This original 1930s pattern is designed for the deep ribbed welt to sit on the waist as shown and is ...

Helen is a 1930s design would have been worn as a bed jacket but is also a great shrug to wear over dresses or t shirts. Perfect for keeping shoulders warm in air conditioned offices. This very simple two row lace pattern is worked in one piece from cuff to cuff with the main pattern being knitted on large needles creating a soft, open fabric a...

Delicate, lacy and oozing vintage glamour, Lady’s Evening Jumper is the perfect night-time soiree garment. With a high round neck and delicately puffed, three-quarter length sleeves, it is an elegant and lightweight piece, that can easily take you from day to evening.

Tri-Cable Stitch Jumper is a stylish fitted cardigan originally from the 1930s and designed to be worn as a jumper. An all-over cable stitch makes this an absorbing and interesting knit. This garment is knitted in pieces and sewn together on completion. The button bands are knitted in with the front body pieces so there is no picking up of stit...

Quick Work in Thick Wool is a delightful, easy-to-knit and easy-to-wear sweater which is knitted using a simple twisted rib pattern combined with a stylish yoke. The sweater is designed to be worn with negative ease, which increases proportionately with size from 9-14cm (3.5-5.5in) for the 1st size to 24-29cm (9.5-11.5in) for the 8th size. This...

With lattice cables that criss-cross the body, resolving into a cabled yoke that travels over the shoulders, the Lady’s Jumper Cardigan pattern is a textural marvel!

Jacket and Hood for Weekend Sports is a fun pattern originally published as a single-sized pattern in the 1940s.

This feminine summery top is knitted in a simple lace pattern then joined together to knit an attractive yoke of eyelet lace, finished with ribbon threaded through the neckline.

Fair Isle is Fashionable beret and mitts pattern features bold stripes adorned by a very simple colourwork motif: a perfect pattern for playing with colour and getting the hang of stranding! Both hat and mitts are worked in the round, commencing with rib cuffs before giving way to the main event. With minimal finishing, this set is lovely as a ...

This stunning cardigan is based on the classic 1950s shape of a hip length, figure hugging silhouette which allows the fabric of the garment to do all the work and create its shape. The all-over lattice stitch pattern is worked with negative ease, meaning the garment is designed to be smaller than the wearer. This allows the garment to stretch,...

Sunday Pictorial Beret is a stylish beret effortlessly easy to wear which can be dressed up or worn casual. Knitted in all-over garter stitch to create a fabric with bounce and character which also holds its shape. The beret is knitted from the brim upwards and is knitted flat - so every row is knitted - decorative decreases are worked around t...

More elegant than the leg warmer, these spats replace the practical boot on smart occasions! A very simple knit, introducing the knitter to short row shaping, these spats knit up extremely quickly and look incredibly stylish.

One of our best selling patterns, The Jan Sweater is a wonderfully simple design incorporating a simple lace pattern with slightly blouson shaping, short sleeves and a boat neck. Dressed up or dressed down, this sweater fits perfectly into vintage and non-vintage wardrobes alike and is a great introduction to sweater and/or lace knitting for so...

This incredibly simple pattern provides the building blocks to all manner of beautiful corsages, brooches and hair decorations. Taking around an hour to make and only using a few grams of yarn.

These pretty, vintage influenced dressing gowns make great gifts. They are knitted in a hard wearing double knit cotton yarn which can also be machine washed and tumble dried.

The Hearts and Bunnies cardigan pattern is back! And now with an extended sizing range!

The Perfect Father’s Day Present

This simple and effortlessly comfortable skirt is knitted from the top down making it easy to adjust for the perfect fit. The pattern is available in a wide range of waist sizes from 24−40 inches but can be adjusted to fit any waist size or skirt length. The pattern given is for a particular length and fit but it is very easy to make alteration...

Made in a delicate 4 ply wool this beautiful bed jacket can be worn for day or evening and comes in sizes from 30 - 54 inches. The gorgeous hood elegantly frames the face and

Inspired by Victorian knitting patterns, these laceweight stockings make a beautiful heirloom gift.

This pretty, cropped cape is the perfect cover up in the spring time, adding a touch of sophistication to every young lady’s daytime wardrobe. Knitted in this fascinating tufted stitch it is a fun and quick knit.

This hat is knitted in two parts, beginning with the brim that is knitted from side to side. The crown of the hat is then picked up around the brim and worked upwards in the round. Shaping is added at the nape of the neck using short row shaping.

This delightful tea cosy is made using Jamieson & Smith 2 Ply Jumper Weight Yarn. A stocking stitch under-cosy is covered with 38 decorative petals. This is a simple knit that does require some sewing skills for the construction. Follow the colours in the pattern or use colours that complement your own kitchen or morning room.

This charming hood will keep you warm however cold the wind may blow. Knitted in a simple single rib, this pattern is a very quick and easy knit.

These Fair Isle gloves are perfect for wearing in the city or the

Includes three patterns for a bonnet, scarf and mittens, knitted using two 4 ply Alpaca yarns.

This fabulous festive jumper features a classic 1940s silhouette with either box head (all patterns) or puff sleeves (single pattern pdf only). Inspired by an original 1940s design, the pattern has been written and multi sized for today’s knitter. The traditional motifs of christmas trees and reindeers are knitted using a combination of fair is...

This simple all-over Moss (Seed) stitch waistcoat was inspired by the sensational Farrah Fawcett in her role as Jill Munroe in Charlie’s Angels. I watched Charlie’s Angels as a child and I remember being dreadfully disappointed when the gorgeous Farrah left the show. I loved the Katherine Hepburn-esque nonchalance that she brought to clothes, a...

This pattern includes instructions for knitting both this delicate lace scarf and the matching gloves.

This stunning two piece swimsuit was originally published in Woman & Home in 1938 as a single size pattern. The skirt is separate and is removed for swimming. The suit itself is knitted from the shorts up with side seams. A glamorous halter back fastened with contrasting buttons gives this swimsuit a very decadent edge.

A form fitting all-over lace jumper, featuring a flattering square neckline and with a choice of elbow length or short sleeves. The lace pattern is much simpler than it may look as there is no shaping required other than at the armholes and sleeve heads.

AS FEATURED IN THE BBC DOCUMENTARY-KNITTING’S GOLDEN AGE

This pattern is based very loosely on a Victorian tippet pattern I found in The Ladies Knitting Book of 1879, which describes tippets as ‘useful little gifts for poor children’ but also that they are made from any soft wool, that they are warm and quickly made, and be either made to tie around the throat or to fasten with a button.

This versatile shrug is knitted flat in one piece using a very simple basic lace stitch perfect for beginners. Extremely adaptable, this one size pattern fits a wide range of body shapes and sizes and makes a very useful addition to any wardrobe. The finished length can be easily altered to suit requirements.

A super simple unisex hat knitted in the round from the bottom up. Knitted using less than one 100g skein of aran (worsted) weight yarn.

This pattern is available to purchase as a PDF download here for £3.50