Liberty Jacket by Jane Watling

Liberty Jacket

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Knitting
Aran (8 wpi) ?
21 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in cable pattern (body)
US 8 - 5.0 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
1225 - 1575 yards (1120 - 1440 m)
xs (s, m, l) xl
English
Discontinued. This digital pattern is no longer available online.

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Twisted columns fall from a horizontal cable band giving this jacket a gentle swing shape which moves in harmony with the body. Knitted in Aran weight yarn the Liberty Jacket provides versatility with warmth, style and is available in five sizes and two sleeve lengths.

The pattern provides full written instructions and all cable sequences are also charted.

Note: This pattern uses techniques some knitters may be unfamiliar with and is therefore recommended for more experienced knitters.

Measurements:
Size: xs(s, m, l)xl
to fit chest 86(91, 96, 101)106 cm or 34 (36, 38, 40) 42 inches
the fabric has considerable stretch, the above sizing has been calculated with no ease
3/4 sleeves: 29cms / 11.5inches – all sizes.
Bracelet sleeves: 39.5cm / 15.5 inches – all sizes.

Requirements:
3/4 sleeves: 7(8, 8, 9)9x 100g New Lanark Aran
Bracelet sleeves: 8(8, 8, 9) 9x 100g New Lanark Aran
4.5mm & 5.0mm 60cm amd 100cm circular needle
3 clasp closures or buttons
Cable needle,
Stitch markers
Spare length of yarn (smooth cotton is ideal)
stitch holders or spare needles & safety pins (holding sts)
blunt needle

Techniques used:
cabling
3 needle cast off
pick up stitches
seaming (sleeves)


Versions:
Latest:
2.1 - Update to front page.

older:
2.0 - 02 Aug 11 Revised pattern following review
1.2