The information above is for the pattern for a scarf with a motif of a parrot from an 18th century knitted petticoat in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, England. This scarf or any other item using this design could be knit with various weights of wool or cotton and with any size needles. The original pattern in the book called for a British No. 5 cotton (from 1977) and fine needles.

The pattern instructions are clearly written and the chart in the book is a large size and very easy to follow.