Hourglass Blazer by MINGBI LUO

Hourglass Blazer

Knitting
November 2023
Aran (8 wpi) ?
12 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in Brioche Stitch
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 8 - 5.0 mm
US 9 - 5.5 mm
1640 - 2461 yards (1500 - 2250 m)
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL)
English
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Pattern includes:
Written explanation
Photo reference
Video link for technique

Difficulty: Advanced / Challenge

Hourglass blazer is a slightly loose fitted outwear, has a look in between typical blazer and bomber jacket. This hearty winter knitwear features sculptural large cables, brioche line work, shawl collar v-neck, slanting saddle shoulders and double knitting hems.
Hourglass blazer is worked from top down in cables and brioche stitch in one piece.

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

MEASUREMENTS
Bust Circumference: 92 (102) 112 (122) 132 (142) cm
36.2 (40.2) 44 (48) 52 (56) inches
Length (measured from mid-back without collar): 43 (45) 47 (49) 50 (52) cm
16.9 (17.7) 18.5 (19.3) 19.7 (20.5) inches

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
4 mm US 6 circular needles (40, 80 or 100 cm 16, 32 or 40 inches )
5 mm US 8 circular needles (40, 80 or 100 cm 16, 32 or 40 inches )
5.5 mm US 9 circular needles (40, 80 or 100 cm 16, 32 or 40 inches )
OR required needle size to obtain gauge

KNITTING DENSITY
In brioche stitch using 5.5 mm US 9 needles after blocking
12 sts x 32 rows (16 knit stitches in brioche stitch) = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 inches
One pattern cable unit using 5.5 mm US 9 needles
33 sts x 22 rows = 15W x 8H cm 5.9 x 3.1 inches

SIZE GUIDE
The blazer is intended for approx. 7 cm 2.8 inches of positive ease, meaning it is designed to be about 7 cm 2.8 inches larger in circumference than your bust measurement. The sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) are intended to fit a bust circumference of 85-90 (90-95) 95-105 (105-115) 115-125 (125-135) cm 33.5-35.5 (35.5-37.5) 37.5-41.3 (41.3-45.3) 45.3-49.2 (49.2-53.1) inches.
For example, if your measurement of bust circumference (or around your widest part of your upper body) is 88 cm 34.6 inches, according to the calculation, you would pick the garment with finished circumference of 95 cm 37.4 inches. So a size S would be the choice. When in between sizes, knit a size up would be the recommendation.

SUGGESTED MATERIALS
600 (700) 700 (800) 800 (900) gr.
NORO, Tennen, 100 gr. / 250 m - Col. 24
Knit the blazer with 1 strand of Tennen.

1-3 button: approx. 2.4cm 1” inch diam. (if use)

Yarn Alternatives
Any light weight aran (10 ply) yarn would be a good choice.

POSSIBLE DIFFICULTY
Double-row cable knitting together with brioche stitch knitting could be challenge