Golden Child (Jacket) by Candi Jensen

Golden Child (Jacket)

Crochet
September 2004
Aran / Worsted ?
14 stitches and 17 rows = 4 inches
in single crochet (US) using size H/8 (5mm) hook and main color.
5.0 mm (H)
570 - 690 yards (521 - 631 m)
6mo (12mo 18mo)
English

Sizes: Instructions are written for size 6mo. Changes for sizes 12mo and 18mo are in parentheses.

Finished measurements:

  • Chest (closed) 24” (26 27.5)“
  • Length 11” (12 13)“
  • Upper arm 10” (11 12)“

Gauge: 14 sts and 17 rows to 4” over single crochet (US) using size H/8 (5mm) hook and main color.

From the description: Chase away the chills with a gorgeous shearling-inspired jacket accented with a cozy faux-fur collar and cuffs and a whimsical tassel on the zipper. Top it with a dapper helmet hat with earflaps, and you’ll transform an outfit from ordinary to extraordinary.

Suggested Materials:

  • Approximately 480-600yds of worsted weight yarn
  • Approximately 90yds of bulky weight yarn for trim
  • 9” (10 10.5)“-long separating zipper
  • matching sewing thread
  • 2.5” square piece of cardboard (for tassel)

Suggested Colors: Brown, white.