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Christmas in Shetland Kits

Christmas in Shetland is a top down colourwork jumper with a contiguous method construction. It has a folded collar which adds an extra touch of style and warmth to the design, while the contiguous method ensures a seamless and polished finish. The jumper gives off a subtle Christmas vibe which makes it perfect for the holiday season, while also being a versatile enough garment to wear all year round.

The design uses 4 contrast colours which allows for endless possibilities when it comes to personalising it and making it look more christmassy, autumnal, or suitable for any season you like

When choosing a size, choose the one that has the closest shoulder width to yours/ the recipient to ensure a good fit

Sizes: 1, 2, 3 (4, 5, 6) 7, 8, 9
Finished bust circumference: 92.5, 101.5, 111 (120, 129, 138.5) 147,5, 157, 166 cm
Ease: 11-15 cm of positive ease at the bust and ~0 at shoulder width (refer to the measurements included in the pattern)
Sample is size 2 with 13.5 cm of positive ease at the bust and 0 at shoulder width

Yarn
Blacker Yarns Shetland Coffee range (100% Shetland, 400 m / 100 g)
Sample colourways: Espresso for MC, Flat white for CC1, Mocha for CC2, Cappuccino for CC3 and Latte for CC4
3, 3, 3 (3, 4, 4) 4, 4, 5 skeins of MC, 1 skein of each CC1, 2, 3 and 4

Meterage
MC: 830, 979, 1045 (1145, 1211, 1327) 1410, 1510, 1609 m
CC1: 97, 114, 122 (133, 141, 154) 164, 175, 187 m
CC2: 15, 17, 18 (20, 21, 23) 25, 26, 28 m
CC3: 8, 9, 9 (10, 11, 12) 13, 13, 14 m
CC4: 157, 185, 198 (217, 229, 251) 267, 286, 304 m

Gauge
Stockinette: 26 sts x 40 rnds = 10 cm in the rnd after blocking with Needle B
Colourwork: 26 sts x 30 rnds = 10 cm in the rnd after blocking with Needle C

Needles
Needle A: 2.75 mm
Needle B: 3 mm
Needle C: 3.5 mm

Notions
4 stitch markers including a unique one, waste yarn or 2 spare needles, darning needle