JACKET

A classic shawl-collared jacket for smart casual wear in cool weather, cosy but breathable, with a medium drape. The front edges can be adjusted either to meet at the centre or to overlap for extra warmth. Tailored for comfort with a fitted collar, sloping shoulders, tapered raglan sleeves, and either a straight body profile or an optional method to shape the waist for both women and men. The jacket is worked seamlessly from the top downwards in a neat honeycomb mesh that holds its shape well. Construction begins with minimal short-row shaping in the collar, then further components are simply worked onto each other. For more adventurous makers, included are optional lace motifs that meander across the garment.

CONTENTS

• Simple guide for choosing your garment size based on your back neck measurement (to suit your own gauge).

• Comprehensive section on pattern alteration.

• Row-by-row written instructions.

• Detailed stitching charts.

• Tutorial for the lace technique.

• Fully charted lace design.

Two versions

Two versions are provided with different honeycomb stitches: CAVALIER has a firmer drape, and CORSEO has a softer drape. Both include an optional charted lace design (see the schematics shown here). Photos show a demonstration of the freeform lace technique. #sizeinclusive

Working tip

The lace design stimulates the mind as it changes constantly without repetition. To mark your place as you work, use a ruler that can be moved up the page with each row. When working from a printout, this can be a physical ruler. When working from a digital screen, pattern viewing software often provides a comment feature that includes drawing of a movable line; for example, Adobe Acrobat Reader.

Projects

For full disclosure, please note that many of the projects are my own. This reflects my extensive work on improving the pattern. My ratings show my own satisfaction with it.

SKILL LEVEL

Intermediate

REQUIREMENTS

Yarn 4-ply (fingering weight) or equivalent crochet thread, hook 3.00 mm or to suit your gauge. See yardage below.

MEASUREMENTS

Size

4XS, 3XS, 2XS, XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL, 6XL, 7XL, 8XL

Actual chest

67, 72, 77, 82, 87, 92, 97, 102, 107, 112, 117, 122, 127, 132, 137 cm

26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50, 52, 54 in

Positive ease

10 cm = 4 in (add to ‘actual chest’)

YARDAGE

6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 x 50 g balls

Where 50 g = 210 m = 230 yd,
Gauge = 12 honeycomb stitches and 13.5 rows.

Please note that yardages for smaller sizes have been tested, but yardages for larger sizes are estimates only.