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Shield
James Dean goes to Amsterdam. This brioche masterpiece is part cardigan, part bomber jacket—a debonair outer layer for the transitional seasons. Large faux cable motifs swirl from hem to shoulders and deep pockets add vintage appeal. Modified drop shoulders ensure a neat fit despite the roomy styling, and extra-long sleeves are designed to be turned back at the cuffs. Knit in Shelter, the Shaker rib produces a cozy double-thick fabric, so be sure to allow at least 3” of ease.
Yardage
2060 (2220, 2420, 2600, 2840, 2970) yards of worsted weight wool yarn
Yarn
15 (16, 18, 19, 21, 22) skeins of Brooklyn Tweed Shelter (100% American Targhee-Columbia wool; 140 yards/50g)
Photographed in color Long Johns
Gauge
21½ stitches & 34½ rows = 4″ in Single Shaker Rib with Size A needle(s), after blocking
21-stitch panel from Right or Left Faux Cable Chart measures approximately 4″ wide with Size A needle(s), after blocking
Needles
Size A (for Main Fabric):
One pair of straight needles or a 32″ circular needle and a spare needle for Joinery Bind Off in size needed to obtain gauge listed
Suggested Size: 4½ mm (US 7)
Size B (for Ribbing and Pocket Lining):
One pair of straight needles or a 32″ circular needle and/or one 24″ circular needle, one size smaller than Size A
Suggested Size: 4 mm (US 6)
Size C (optional; for Tubular Cast On only):
One pair of straight needles or a 32″ circular needle, one size smaller than Size B
Suggested Size: 3¾ mm (US 5)
Knitter’s preferred style of needle may be used
Note: If you have adjusted the needle size to obtain the correct gauge, it may or may not be necessary to make a matching adjustment to the needle size used for Tubular Cast On due to variance in individual work. You may wish to test your chosen cast-on method on your swatch.
Finished Dimensions
39¾ (42¾, 47, 50, 54¾, 57¾)” circumference at chest
Intended Ease: + 3–5”
Sample shown is size 42¾” with + 3¾” ease on model
Tutorials for all special techniques listed below are included in the pattern:
1×1 Tubular Cast On
Chain Selvedge
1×1 Tubular Bind Off
Kitchener Stitch (Grafting)
Joinery Bind Off (Three Needle Bind Off)
Skill Level
4 out of 5
Please note: the stitch patterns in this garment are charted only.

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