This pattern is a web bonus for the Winter 2011 issue of Crochet! Magazine.

THE MAIN BODY OF THIS STUNNING RED JACKET IS CONSTRUCTED IN A SMOOTH FLAT STITCH FOR STRUCTURE. THE SKIRT AND WIDE COLLAR FEATURE A FILET AND LACE COMBINATION FOR A STRIKING CONTRAST AND ADDED TEXTURE.

SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate

FINISHED SIZES
Instructions given fit size small; changes for medium, large, X-large, 2X-large and 3X-large are in .
FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS
Bust: 36 inches (small) 40 inches (medium), 44 inches (large), 48 inches (X-large), 52 inches (2X-large), 56 inches (3X-large)

MATERIALS

Malabrigo Merino Worsted medium (worsted) weight merino wool yarn1 (31/2oz/205 yds/100g per hank):
6 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 hanks #24 vermillion
Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge Tapestry needle Sewing needle
Matching sewing thread Snap
Stitch markers

OTHER YARN SUGGESTIONS:
Stitch Nation Full O’Sheep medium (worsted) weight wool yarn (31/2 oz/155 yds/100g per ball): 8 10, 11, 12, 14, 15 balls color of choice
Stitch.Rock.Love. Sheep(ish) medium (worsted) weight acrylic/wool yarn (3 oz/167 yds/85g per ball): 8 9, 10, 12, 13, 14 balls color of choice

GAUGE
28 pattern sts = 9 inches; 26 pattern rows = 9 inches
Take time to check gauge.