Tartan Cropped Jacket and Beret by Betty Barnden

Tartan Cropped Jacket and Beret

Crochet
December 2001
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 12 rows = 4 inches
in grid pattern with size 3mm hook
2.5 mm
3.0 mm
800 - 1000 yards (732 - 914 m)
6-12mo (1-2yrs, 3-4yrs). Beret to fit head 18" (19", 20").
Afrikaans English

From the description: Try the technique of woven crochet: the garment pieces are worked with a pattern grid of mesh holes, then th contrasting colors are woven through the mesh.

Sizes:

  • to fit chest: 20” (22”, 24”)
  • actual measurement: 23” (25”, 28”)
  • length to shoulder: 10.25” (11.5”, 13.25”)
  • sleeve seam with cuff folded back: 8” (9.75”, 11.25”)
  • Beret: 18” (19”, 20”)

Additional materials:

  • blunt ended tapestry needle for weaving
  • 4 buttons for jacket