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Fresca Jacket
JACKET
A classic shawl-collared jacket for smart casual wear in warm weather, with a sheer transparent look and a very soft drape that hugs the body closely. 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 from the top downwards in a flexible diamond mesh. Construction begins with a V-neckline, then the collar is shaped with short rows, then further components are simply worked onto each other. For more adventurous makers, included are optional butterfly lace motifs that can be placed as desired. #sizeinclusive
SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate
REQUIREMENTS
#10 crochet thread or light fingering weight yarn, hook 3.00 mm or to suit your gauge. See yardage below.
CONTENTS
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Simple guide for choosing your garment size based on your back neck measurement (to suit your own gauge).
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Comprehensive section on pattern alteration.
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Row-by-row written instructions for both UK and USA terminology.
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Detailed stitching charts.
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Tutorial for the lace technique with sample motifs.
MEASUREMENTS
Size
4XS, 3XS, 2XS, XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL, 6XL, 7XL
Actual chest
67, 72, 77, 82, 87, 92, 97, 102, 107, 112, 117, 122, 127, 132 cm
26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50, 52 in
Positive ease
10 cm = 4 in (add to ‘actual chest’)
YARDAGE
4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9, 9, 10, 11 x 50 g balls
Where 50 g = 260 m = 284 yd,
Gauge = 8 diamond stitches and 16 rows.
Please note that yardages for smaller sizes have been tested, but yardages for larger sizes are estimates only.
- First published: November 2016
- Page created: May 10, 2023
- Last updated: May 27, 2026 …
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