This pattern is in English // Denne opskrift er på engelsk.
Jacket No. 1 is worked in a textured pattern consisting of knit and purl stitches.
The silhouette is inspired by the voluminous tops of the 80’s and features dropped shoulders and a boxy fit.
The intricate shoulder construction makes the jacket stand out with extra attention to detail. Jacket No. 1 is worked from the top down in one piece and the button bands are worked at the end. with minimal final finishing.
SIZES
XS (S) M (L) XL (XXL)
MEASUREMENTS
Length (measured at center back below the button band): 57 (58) 59 (60) 62 (63) cm [22.44 (22.75) 23.25 (23.5) 24.25 (24.75) inches].
Circumference: 113 (120) 125 (132) 138 (143) cm [44.5 (47.25) 49.25 (52) 54.25 (56.25) inches]
Size guide
Jacket No. 1 has an oversize fit. Calculate a positive ease of approx. 25-30 cm [10-11.75 inches] in relation to your bust measurement.
The sizes are based on European standard sizing, ie. 34/XS (36/S) 38/M (40/L) 42/XL (44/XXL) and suit a bust circumference of approx. 80-85 (85-90) 90-95 (95-100) 100-110) 110-120 cm [31.5-33.5 (33.5-35.5) 35.5-37.7 (37.5-39.25) 39.25-43.25) 43.25-47.25 inches].
For instance: You measure 89 cm [35 inches] at your widest + 30 cm [11.75 inches] = 119 cm [46.75 inches]. Meaning you would choose a size S with a finished circumference of 120 cm [47.25 inches].
NEEDLES
5.5 mm [US 9] circular needles (80 or 100 cm [32 or 40 inches])
4 mm [US 6] circular needles (80 or 100 cm [32 or 40 inches])
GAUGE
In textured pattern using 5.5 mm [US 9] needles.
15 sts / 23 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches].
In double knitting using 4 mm [US 6] needles.
15 sts / 23 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches].
MATERIALS
500 (500) 600 (600) 600 (700) gr. Håndværksgarn, Hjelholt, 100 gr. / 200 m.
held together with…
125 (125) 125-150 (150) 150 (150-175) gr. Soft Silk Mohair, Knitting for Olive, 25 gr. / 225 m.
Work the jacket in 2 strands of yarn held together. One of each quality.
4 buttons, Ø = 22-24 mm [approx. 1 inch].
Yarn alternative
800 (900) 900 (900) 1000 (1100) gr. Hyrdegarn, Hjelholt, 100 gr. / 125 m. Shown in colour ‘Mørk Brun’.