Lisa Richardson Blitzen Jumper Kit - Vintage Rowan Tweed and Fine Tweed

Lisa has a long history with Rowan having contributed designs from the very earliest Rowan publications.  Originally featured in Rowan's Christmas Collection - an online publication from 2015, we offer a complete yarn pack to knit this wonderful sweater in the largest size. Modeled on a man the design is equally suitable for a woman with its rich holiday palette.

The design features two color fair isle bands and ribbed borders, and a deep v-neck. Rated for experienced knitters comfortable with 2 color in a row fair isle. The pattern comes in six sizes to fit up to 50 inch bust/cheat with a finished bust/chest measurement of 55 inches for the largest size. The pattern calls for a tension of 22 stitches and 25 rows to 4 inches (10 cm) on US 6 (4 mm) needles.  Knit in 1 shades of Rowan tweed (Nidd) and three shade of Rowan Fine Tweed (Hubberholme, Dent, and Bellbusk) which is used double.

Technique:  Fair Isle

Difficulty: Rated for Experienced knitters.

Rarity: All these yarns have been discontinued for some time and finding all the shades is increasing hard.

The kit contains a copy of the pattern and all the vintage Rowan yarns you need to complete it in the largest size