This modern Spencer sports a bell edging on waist and sleeves, with a cable and bobble pattern along the bodice’s length. Sunday church bells and bell towers that would bring everyone together on Sunday mornings during the time of Jane Austen make the bells and bobbles particularly appropriate. It was a time when young and old, rich and poor, would all gather for services. Today, Sunday morning means different things to different people, but still we enjoy gathering with those we love. Wear this cropped jacket for a walk in the country or in town for Sunday brunch, just as Lady Susan might have done.

NOTE: This Spencer is knitted from bottom to top in pieces, then seamed. Body and sleeve pieces begin with a Bell edging that on the body transforms into columns of Cable and Bobble patterns separated by reverse stockinette stitch. Adjust length for body or sleeves by adding or subtracting repeats of the Cable and Bobble chart.

Individual pattern for sale here: http://www.interweavestore.com/lady-susans-sunday-spencer

Chart PDF available here: http://www.needleworktraditions.com/charts-illustrations-...