Pattern description from The Celtic Collection: “Celtic art is redolent with fabulous and intricately interlaced creatures. For this jacket, I have combined bands of beasts with check patterns and interlaced braids in a warm range of colours to create a challenge for the most experienced knitter.”

Knitted Measurements:

• To fit bust 86-91 (96-102) cm/32-34 (38-40)”
• Underarm 108 (115) cm/42½ (45½)”
• Length from top of shoulder 57½ (60½) cm/22¾ (23¾)”
• Sleeve length 47 (49) cm/18½ (19¼)”

Materials:

• Yarn: Rowan Donegal Tweed; Rowan Botany; Rowan Fine Cotton Chenille; Rowan Silkstones.
• A. Juniper Donegal Tweed (482) 150 (175)g; B. Madder Red Botany (45) 50 (75)g; C. Rust Botany (26) 50g; D. Terracotta Botany (526) 25 (50); E. Sienna Botany (104) 50g; F. Roseberry Donegal Tweed (480) 75g; G. Flamenco Fine Chenille (398) 25g; H. Cinnamon Donegal Tweed (479) 75g; I. Red Violet Botany (94) 50g; J. Old Gold Botany (9) 25g; K. Lacquer Fine Chenille (388) 25g; L. Jade Botany (100) 25g; M. Light Jade Botany (89) 25g; N. Blue Mist Silkstones (832) 50g; O. Ochre Fine Chenille (401) 25g.
• 1 Set of double-pointed or circular 3¼mm (US3) needles.
• 1 Set of double-pointed or circular 2¾mm (US2) needles.
• 3 Stitch holders.
• 2 Safety pins.
• Stitch markers.
• 1 Darning needle.
• 13 (14) buttons.

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