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Difficulty: Advanced / Challenge

Horseshoe jacket, same as horseshoe vest, is inspired by the U-shaped metal plate that protects a horse’s hoof from wear. Garment features large horseshoe cables with plaids, bulky statement braids, and classic ribbing trims.

WORKFLOW
Horseshoe jacket is worked from top down in horseshoe cable stitch with plaid stitch in one piece.

SIZES
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL

GARMENT MEASUREMENTS
Bust Circumference:
94 (100) 107 (114) 121 (127) 134 cm
37 (39.4) 42.1 (44.9) 47.6 (50) 52.8 inches

Overall Length (back top trim edge to bottom edge):
54 (55) 56 (58) 59 (60) 62 cm
21.3 (21.7) 22 (22.8) 23.2 (23.6) 24.4 inches

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
6 mm US 10 circular needles ( 80 or 100 cm 32 or 40 inches )
5 mm US 8 circular needles ( 80 or 100 cm 32 or 40 inches )
OR required needle size to obtain gauge
8 mm crochet hook - for decorative braids

KNITTING DENSITY (AFTER BLOCKING)
In horseshoe cable stitch using 6 mm US 10 needles
20 sts x 24 rows = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 inches
In plaid stitch using 6 mm US 10 needles
17 sts x 27 rows = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 inches
In stockinette stitch using 6 mm US 10 needles - for comparison
14 sts x 20 rows = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 inches

SIZE GUIDE
The jacket is intended for a cozy fit with approx. 5-10 cm 2-4 inches of positive ease, meaning it is designed to be about 5-10 cm 2-4 inches larger in circumference than your bust measurement, depending on preference.

For which size to choose, can be varies from person to person. It would be a good idea to measure some of your favorite comfortable fitting thick cardigan to help you find out how much positive ease you tend to like. Then, pick the size accordingly.

Photo shows a typical XS/S with bust circumference (or around your widest part of your upper body) of 88 cm 34.6 inches wearing a size XS with approx. 6 cm positive ease.

SUGGESTED MATERIALS
Main Yarn
1250 (1350) 1450 (1550) 1650 (1750) 1850 gr.
Aiayu, Baby Llama, 50 gr. / 50 m - Pure Caramel

Knit the jacket with 1 strand of baby llama.

Accent Braids Yarn (Optional)
4 strands of leftover worsted or aran yarn held together (approx. 150 m each)

4-5 Buttons: approx. 2.3 cm 0.91 inches diam. each

Yarn Alternatives
1 strand of Aran weight yarn OR 1 strand of bulky yarn