Winter Star Jacket by Di Gilpin

Winter Star Jacket

Knitting
December 2005
DK (11 wpi) ?
21 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette stitch on largest needles
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
1845 - 2091 yards (1687 - 1912 m)
43½ (48, 53½)" (110.5 [122, 136] cm) bust circumference
English

Pattern Description from Interweave Knits, Winter 2005: “This breezy jacket takes its name from the funky, off-kilter stars that Di Gilpin incorporates into the design at the bottom and front edges, cuffs and in grand scale across the back. A sturdy hem is worked in stockinette, then folded back and sewn in place to make a facing. Stitches picked up along the front opening and around the neck form a foldover facing as well. The cuffs are left unfinished and allowed to relax into a slight roll. Designed for layering and a bit of swing as the wearer moves about, the jacket hangs open without closure of any kind.”

Finished Size: 43½ (48, 53½)“ (110.5 122, 136 cm) bust circumference.

Yarn: Rowan Scottish Tweed DK (100% wool; 123 yd 113 m/50 g): #017 lobster (MC), 12 (13, 14) balls; #018 thatch (A), 2 balls (all sizes); #007 Lewis grey (B), 1 ball (all sizes). Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers.

Needles:

  • Body and sleeves - size 6 (4 mm): straight.
  • Facing - size 3 (3.25 mm): straigh.
  • Edging - size 5 (3.75 mm): 24” (60-cm) circular (cir).
  • Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions: Stitch holders; removable markers or safety pins; tapestry needle.