Wednesday

Scotland Yard Vest Knitalong! Sherlocking on January 1!!


"Did you miss me?"
Sherlock season 4 will premiere on January 1 and we are celebrating with a Knitalong! Pattern is the Scotland Yard Vest. Cast on while you watch the first episode of the new season! 


 I am knitting a version for myself using the colors shown above (Brooklyn Tweed Loft in Cast Iron, Tartan and Sap) and adding waist shaping for a more feminine fit. I will be sharing my notes for adding shaping along the way. 


Here are all the details!
1. Cast on happens on January 1 during the premiere episode of season 4 of Sherlock

2. Knitters who complete their vest by February 1 will be entered to win a $25 gift certificate to our Etsy shop (email Joanna at slatefallspress AT comcast DOT net to share completed vest photos!)

3. Hashtag #scotlandyardvestknitalong to share and see progress of your fellow knitters

4. Yarn info:
Finished Measurements
Chest circumference measures 36 (40, 44, 48) inches; 91 (102, 112, 123) cm. Shown in smallest size.
Yarn
Brooklyn Tweed Loft; 100% American wool; 275 yards/251 meters; 50 gram skein
Main color (MC): Cast Iron, 3 (3, 4, 4) skeins
Contrast color 1 (CC1): 2 (2, 3, 3) skeins
Contrast color 2 (CC2): 1 skein
Needles
US size 2 (2.75 mm) 32-inch (80 cm) circular knitting needles
US size 3 (3.25 mm) 32-inch (80 cm) circular knitting needles
US size 4 (3.5 mm) 32-inch (80 cm) circular knitting needles
US size 2 (2.75 mm) 16-inch (40 cm) circular knitting needles
Size E (3.5 mm) crochet hook
Change needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge
Gauge
26 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in stitch pattern on largest needles

5. Suggested Knitting Timeline:
in advance: swatch!
January 1: Cast on
January 8: work body from hem up
January 15: divide body for front and back
January 22: finish back and start front
January 29: edging, blocking




Saturday

Yes we Snail! ~Mail Order Form~

For those of you who still love snail mail like we do, here is our mail order form! 
Simply print the form, fill it out, and mail it to us.
Be sure to add notes if you would like books inscribed or personalized!
Warmly, 
Joanna