Multicolor on the Diagonal by Charlene Schurch

Multicolor on the Diagonal

Knitting
February 2001
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
23 stitches and 46 rows = 4 inches
in Chart L
US 7 - 4.5 mm
1720 - 2835 yards (1573 - 2592 m)
40", 48", 55" chest
English

Diagonally striped pattern bands give this jacket a unique look. Three sizes, from S 40” to L 55” give this design a wide fitting range.

This jacket originally appeared in Knitter’s 62, Spring 2001, and used Classic Elite Waterspun, a felted wool yarn which has been discontinued. Possible yarn substitutions: worsted wt. wool blend yarns such as Brown Sheep Cotton Fleece or Classic Elite Princess.

Yardage Requirements:

Color A, C, E - 265 to 435 yards each
Color B - 420 to 695 yards each
Color D - 330 to 545 yards each
Color F - 175 to 290 yards each

Also Needed:
- 7-9 7/8” buttons