Designer Sarah Barb our found her inspiration for this top in the traditional English riding jacket. As the project came to life, it took on its own slightly retro style. The nipped waist and contrasting collar of the riding jacket remained, while the sleeves became shorter and the pockets disappeared to keep the look simple and trim. Worked from the top down with raglan shaping, the jacket can be tried on and adjusted for size and shape as it is being made. Vertical darts at the waist and bust further shape the jacket.
Finished Size: 34 3/4 (37 1/2, 40, 45 47 3 - 4)" bust circumference. Garment shown measures 34 3/4" and is modeled with 3-4" ease.
Yarn: Moda Dea Vision (65% wool, 35% acrylic; 155 yd [142 m]/3 1/2 oz [100 g]; ): #2930 karma (MC), 7 (7, 8, 10, 11) balls. Moda Dea Washable Wool (100% merino wool superwash; 166 yd [152 m]/3 1/2 oz [100 g]; ): #4465 coffee (CC), 1 ball. Yarns distributed by Coats & Clark.
Yarn weight: #4 - Medium.
Gauge: 12 1/2 sts and 13 rows = 4" in griddle st patt.
Hook: Size I/9 (5.5 m). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.
Notions: 4 stitch markers (m); yarn needle; five 3/4 -1" buttons.
Originally Published: Interweave Crochet Winter 2008.