Mackintosh Rose Jacket by Martin Storey

Mackintosh Rose Jacket

Knitting
December 2012
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
30 stitches and 34 rows = 4 inches
in design pattern using larger needles
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
US 3 - 3.25 mm
1666 - 2254 yards (1523 - 2061 m)
32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46 inches
English

Color and texture both make a bold statement in this a-line bolero which has a difference of approximately 3 inches between the chest and bottom hemline width. The stranded Fair Isle pattern throughout the body and sleeves gets balanced with the added garter stitch bobble lace edging after seaming.

Finished chest width dimensions:
47, 52, 58, 63 cm
18.5, 20.5, 22.75, 24.75 inches

Yarn Information:
A - Buckden 364
9, 10, 11, 12 skeins
882, 980, 1078, 1176 yards

B - Malham 366
4, 4, 5, 5 skeins
392, 392, 490, 490 yards

C - Pendle 377
4, 4, 5, 5 skeins
392, 392, 490, 490 yards

Gauge notes:
- US 2-3 are the listed pattern needles. The instructions state that 3.00-3.25 mm needles are required in order to achieve gauge for the 2 different fabrics.