Pattern of the Week: Throttle Moto Jacket
Inspired by classic leather motorcycle jackets, the Throttle Moto Jacket is perfect for days you aren’t on the road (we strongly encourage everyone to wear a leather jacket while riding a motorcycle). This jacket is the layering piece you need to cope with spring’s many moods. Striped linen stitch creates the woven-looking pattern, and the finishing zipper, pockets, and snaps elevate the jacket to motorcycle-worthy status.
Pattern Details
FINISHED SIZE 32 1⁄2 (36 1⁄2, 40 1⁄2, 44 1⁄2, 48 1⁄2, 52 1⁄2)” bust circumference (closed). Jacket shown measures 36 1⁄2″; modeled with 2 1⁄2″ of positive ease.
YARN Universal Yarn Deluxe DK Tweed Superwash (90% superwash wool, 7% acrylic, 3% viscose; 284 yd [259 m]/3 1⁄2 oz [100 g]): #414 charcoal (MC), 4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 6) skeins; #413 smoke (CC), 3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 4) skeins.
NEEDLES Sizes 4 (3.5 mm) and 7 (4.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
NOTIONS Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle; sewing needle and thread to match MC; two 6″ (or longer) closed-bottom zippers (for pockets); one separating zip- per about 17–20″ (for front opening); one sew-on magnetic snap closure; one 1″ button.
GAUGE 20 sts and 34 rows = 4″ in Striped Linen Stitch on larger needles.
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