Crossed Jacket Knitting Pattern Download

Description

Stark geometric lines and gentle curves meld in a short jacket with kimono sleeves, a crossover back vent, and fronts that fasten at the throat. A contrasting collar and cuff yarn gives a cozy jacket tailored structure.

Finished Size: 35 (37, 42, 46, 50, 54)” bust circumference. Jacket shown measures 37″, modeled with 2-4″ of ease.
Yarn: Blue Sky Alpacas Worsted Cotton (100% organic cotton; 150 yd [137 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #635 sleet (MC), 5 (5, 6, 7, 8, 9) skeins. Blue Sky Alpacas Melange (100% baby alpaca; 110 yd [100 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #816 peppercorn (CC), 2 skeins.
Yarn Weight: #4 – Medium
Needles: Size 7 (4.5 mm): 24″ circular (cir) and straight. Collar and cuff s. size 5 (3.75 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Stitch holders; removable marker (m); tapestry needle; three ¾” buttons.
Gauge: 17 sts and 24 rows = 4″ in purl grid patt with MC on larger needles; 22 sts and 28 rows = 4″ in rev St st with CC on smaller needles.
Originally Published: knit.wear, Premiere 2011