This pattern provides instructions for two styles of women’s raglan jackets, knitted in King Cole DK yarn.

22 stitches and 28 rows to 10cm (4“) over stocking stitch using 4mm knitting needles or the size required to give the correct tension. Check your tension – if less stitches use thinner needles if more use thicker needles.

To fit chest:
(Size 1: 71/76cm / 28/30”), (Size 2: 81/86cm / 32/34”), (Size 3: 91/97cm / 36/38”), (Size 4: 102/107cm / 40/42”), (Size 5: 112/117cm / 44/46”).

Yarn used:
King Cole Drifter DK - 100g balls.
328 yards/300m
Shades: 1361-Nevada, 1360-Hawaii.

Jacket with Collar:
(Size 1: 3 balls yarn + 6 buttons),
(Size 2: 4 balls yarn + 6 buttons),
(Size 3: 5 balls yarn + 6 buttons),
(Size 4: 6 balls yarn + 6 buttons),
(Size 5: 7 balls yarn + 6 buttons).

Boxy Jacket:
(Size 1: 3 balls yarn + 6 buttons),
(Size 2: 3 balls yarn + 6 buttons),
(Size 3: 4 balls yarn + 6 buttons),
(Size 4: 4 balls yarn + 6 buttons),
(Size 5: 5 balls yarn + 6 buttons).

This pattern requires a 3.25mm (US8 - US6) 100cm circular knitting needle and stitch holders.