Sizes: Womens XS, S, M (L, XL, 2XL) 3XL, 4XL, 5XL

Finished measurements after blocking:
Where to measure cm inch
A – Chest circumference 116, 124, 138.5 (145.5, 157.5, 166.5) 176, 187.5, 193.5 cm. Select a size that gives you 39 - 43 cm ease 45¾, 48¾, 54½ (57¼, 62, 65½) 69¼, 73¾, 76¼”. Select a size that gives you 15 – 17¾’’ ease
B – Armhole depth 22.5, 23.5, 24 (23, 25, 25) 25, 28, 27.5cm incl 8.5 - 9 cm ease 9, 9.25, 9.5 (8, 10, 10) 10, 11, 11” incl 3¼ - 3½’’ ease
C – Sweater length from underarm 34.5, 34.5, 34.5 (34, 34, 33.5) 33.5, 33, 33 cm 13½, 13½, 13½ (13½, 13½, 13¼) 13¼, 13, 13’’
D – Upper arm circumference 34.5, 36, 38.5 (41.5, 44, 48) 52, 54.5, 57.5 cm incl 9.5 – 10.5 cm ease 13¾, 14¼, 15¼ (16¼, 17¼, 19) 20½, 21½, 22½“ incl 3½ - 4¼’’ ease
E – Sleeve length 41.5, 41.5, 41.5 (41, 41, 41) 40, 38.5, 38.5 cm 16¼, 16¼, 16¼ (16¼, 16¼, 16¼) 15¾, 15¼, 15¼”

Yarn: Lana Grossa “Winter Softness” (70 m 77 yds per 50gr 1.76 oz), bulky-weight yarn (62% Merino, 38% cotton); 1337, 1428, 1610 (1688, 1873, 2005) 2118, 2230, 2334 m 1462, 1562, 1761 (1846, 2049, 2192) 2316, 2439, 2552 yd; 20, 21, 23 (25, 27, 29) 31, 32, 34 balls.
My sample is knit in colorway “Grey - #16” in size M.

Needles: 6.0 mm/US10 and 5.0 mm/US8 circular needles with cable length to knit in large and small circumferences; please adjust needle size to gauge.

Blocked gauge: 15 sts and 24 rows = 10 cm / 4” in Half brioche pattern with larger needles (or needle size to obtain gauge)

Notions: Stitch markers, tapestry needle, waste yarn/stitch holders

Construction notes: The Joan Jacket is a structured half-brioche jacket worked from the top-down. Starting from the collar and picking up sts around upper back, the piece is knit seamlessly, first on the back, then on the front side. Stitches are joined under the arms, and the wide collar is folded double and sewn down on the inside of the garment. The sleeves are slightly tapered, and all edges are finished with a tubular ribbing bind-off. Joan has a lot of positive ease in the body and can be worn belted as well as open.

Inspiration: This pattern is inspired by Joan of Arc, her strength in uncertain times and her quote: “I am not afraid… I was born to do this.”