I knit this jacket for my daughter, she is a girlie girl, so I made it out of bubblegum pink cashmere with a feminine bottom edge and collar. The diamond, rib shaping is flattering on most women, regardless of size and the jacket is incredibly forgiving (for those of us who regularly move between multiple sizes). While it was fairly easy for me to make as I designed it, the second time around was more challenging. But it got easier as I got the hang of the design. So this is not for the novice knitter. But the final garment is fabulous!

SIZES: S (M, L, 1XL, 2XL, 3XL) for bust sizes 32-34” (35-38”, 39-42”, 43-45”, 46-48”, 49-50”) Shown in size M. Note that there are not instructions for size XS. The give of the jacket is such that a size S fits nicely on virtually all XS sized women.

GAUGE 13.5 stitches and 18.5 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch (st. st.).

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS (Blocked by hand washing and lying flat to dry)
Chest: 33” (35”, 41”, 43”, 45”, 48”)
Body Length: 29 1/2” (30 1/4”, 31 1/4”, 32 1/4”, 32 3/4”, 33 1/4”)
Sleeve Length to Armhole : 17 1/4” (17 3/8”, 17 1/2”, 17 3/4”, 18 3/8”, 18 3/4”)

MATERIALS

• Shown in Silk City Fibers 10-ply Cashmere; 5 (5, 5, 6, 6, 7) skeins; approximately 1,050, (1,150, 1,250, 1,400, 1,500, 1,650) yards. This is a heavy worsted/ chunky weight yarn.
• A pair of U.S. size 11 needles (as long as possible); a size 11 circular needle 32+”.
• A cable needle or double pointed needle smaller than U.S. size 11.
• Place markers, row markers and hooks and eyes or zipper of desired length for closure.

Copyright: Pattern is protected by international copyright laws and is intended for personal use only. Other uses are strictly prohibited.