Tilted Jacket Knitting Pattern Download

Description

In this unusual jacket, the designer has worked a tiny cable-rib pattern in different directions for the fronts, back, and sleeves. The back is worked side to side, as are the fronts (including the shawl collar); the sleeve cuffs are worked sideways, then stitches are picked up for the sleeves and worked in the normal way to the armholes. The overall effect is a rich interplay of directional texture. Elastic cord is threaded along the center front and neck edges for stability and to prevent stretching. Use a decorative stickpin for an attractive closure.

Finished Size: 36 (40, 44, 48, 52)” (91.5 [101.5, 112, 122, 132] cm) bust/chest circumference, fastened. Jacket shown measures 36″ (91.5 cm).
Yarn: Goddess Yarns Emmanuela (100% merino; 90 yd [82 m]/50 g): #6414 crimson, 22 (24, 28, 30, 32) balls.
Yarn weight: #4 – Medium
Gauge: 24 sts and 26 rows = 4″ (10 cm) in cable rib pattern, slightly stretched.
Needles: Size 8 (5 mm): 24″ or 32″ (60- or 80-cm) circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Markers (m); tapestry needle; 2 yd (2 m) coordinating elastic cord; 6″ to 7″ (15-cm to 18-cm) long decorative stick or brooch for fastener.
Originally Published: Interweave Knits, Winter 2004