Chanel Jacket Knitting Pattern Download

Description

The Chanel jacket is the emblem of urbane, no-nonsense style, even when it’s tricked out with a sprinkling of mother-of-pearl buttons and a lustery knitted trim.

Finished Size: 34 (38, 42, 46, 50)” (86.5 [96.5, 106.5, 117, 127] cm) bust circumference. Jacket shown measures 34″ (86.5 cm).
Yarn: Filatura di Crosa Tokyo (55% extrafine merino, 35% polyester, 10% polyamide; 71 yd [65 m]/50 g): #12 mauve tweed (MC), 10 (11, 13, 15) balls. Stacy Charles Galaxy (50% viscose, 25% acrylic, 15% nylon, 5% polyester, 5% cupro; 92 yd [84 m]/50 g): #1 gold metallic (CC), 1 ball. Yarns distributed by Tahki/Stacy Charles.
Yarn weight: #4 – Medium
Gauge: 13 sts and 21 rows = 4″ (10 cm) in reverse St st with larger needles.
Needles: Body and sleeves – Size 9 (5.5 mm). Edging – Size 8 (5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Tapestry needle; several dozen buttons in coordinating colors and assorted sizes; sharp-pointed sewing needle and matching thread for sewing on buttons.
Originally Published: Knitscene, Fall/Winter 2005