Tweed Jacket by Melissa Leapman

Tweed Jacket

Crochet
July 2010
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 12 rows = 4 inches
in half double pattern
5.0 mm (H)
1417 - 1744 yards (1296 - 1595 m)
Small, Medium, Large, X-Large, 2X-Large
English
This pattern is available for free.

A simple style gets a chic tailored look by incorporating sophisticated details into a classic shape. This flattering and comfortable jackets looks as good with jeans as it does with dressy pants, a skirt or a dress.

Skill Level: 3/4 Intermediate

** Finished Garment Measurements:**

  • 35.5 inches - small
  • 38 inches - medium
  • 44 inches - large
  • 48 inches - X-large
  • 52 inches - 2X-large

Materials:

  • Classic Elite Inca Alpaca (1 3/4 oz/ 109 yds/ 50 g) per hank: 1314, 15, 15, 16 hanks #1129 Lincoln blue OR Plymouth Yarn Co. Baby Alpaca DK (125 yds/ 50g per ball): 1213, 14, 14, 14 balls color of choice OR Berocco Inc. Ultra Alpaca Light (144 yds/ 50g per hank): 1011, 12, 12, 13 hanks color of choice
  • Tapesty needle
  • 3/4 inch #42250 JHB International buttons: 4
  • 1-inch #42280 JHB International buttons: 4
  • Stitch markers