Oversized Fisherman's Rib Jacket by Valentina Devine

Oversized Fisherman's Rib Jacket

Knitting
August 2008
Ironstone Color Changes
US 8 - 5.0 mm
US 10 - 6.0 mm
1600 yards (1463 m)
Chest: 48"
English

Yarn Symbol: Bulky (5)

Level of Experience: Easy

Size: One size fits most

Finished Measurements:

  • Chest: 48”
  • Length: 26”

Materials:

  • Ironstone COLOR CHANGES (1.76oz/50g, 100yds/91.4m, 53% Wool, 47% Acrylic): 16 balls #346 Oranges
  • Sizes 8 (5mm) & 10 (6mm) needles or size needed to obtain correct gauge
  • Stitch holder
  • 7 assorted buttons

Gauge: With larger needles in Fisherman’s Rib, 10 sts = 3”/7.6cm. To save time, take time to check gauge.

Designer Note: this garment has an edge stitch. There are many ways to do this stitch, here is a favorite: every LAST stitch slip purlwise, ever FIRST stitch knit through the back. When working ribbing, the knit stitch is always knitted through the back to have a tighter ribbing.