Chenille Cutaway Jacket Knitting Pattern Download

Description

For this designer, ladies’ jackets have a romantic Feminist quality-they signify an independent woman making her way in a male-dominated world. Moreover, they are a wardrobe staple that can be dressed up or down, depending on the occasion. For this cropped jacket, she has mimicked the cutaway shape of a gentleman’s frock coat. The bodice is worked in a single piece from lower edge to neck, then stitches are picked up along the lower bodice edge; the cutaway hem, shaped with short rows, is worked in the opposite direction. A separating zipper gives this little frock coat a very modern finish.

Finished Size: 33 ½ (35 ¼, 36 ¾, 38 ½, 40, 41 ½)” (85 [89.5, 93.5, 98, 101.5, 105.5] cm) bust circumference, zipped. Jacket shown measures 35??” (89.5 cm).
Yarn: Patons Bohemian (81% polyester, 19% acrylic; 68 yd [62 m]/80 g): #11110 indigo indulgence (blue/brown multicolored), 6 (7, 7, 8, 8, 9) balls.
Yarn weight: #6 – Super Bulky
Gauge: 10 sts and 15 rows = 4″ (10 cm) in St st.
Needles: Size 10 (6 mm): 32″ (80-cm) circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Markers (m); tapestry needle; 10 (10, 11, 11, 12, 12)” (25.5 [25.5, 28, 28, 30.5, 30.5] cm) #3 separating zipper; sewing needle and matching thread; leather zipper pull (optional).
Originally Published: Interweave Knits, Fall 2005