Couturier Jacket

Nadya Stallings

Sizes 34 1/4 (39 1/2, 43, 45 1/4, 51, 54 1/2)” bust circumference, buttoned; shown in size 34 1/4″, modeled with 2 1/4″ of positive ease

Yarn Universal Yarn Deluxe Worsted Superwash (100% superwash wool; 220 yd [200 m]/100 g):

• #749 smoke heather, 5 (5, 6, 7, 7, 8) skeins

Gauge 17 sts and 26 rows = 4″ in St st on medium-size needles

Tools

• Size 5 (3.75 mm) needles
• Size 6 (4 mm) needles
• Size 7 (4.5 mm) needles
• 9 (10, 10, 10, 10, 10) 7⁄8″ buttons
• Stitch holders
• Tapestry needle

A classic jacket shape is updated with a slightly slouchy fit and subtle slub texture. Knit flat and seamed, this jacket is finished with an elegant I-cord bind-off and back button tab.