This A-line jacket is worked with colors throughout the organic colorwork motif and is complimented by lace edgings. Set-in sleeves, a gentle collar, and a rustic yarn combine in a sophisticated sweater. Pattern includes plus sizes.
Finished Size: 38 (42, 46, 50, 54)" bust circumference. Jacket shown measures 38", modeled with a few inches positive ease.
Yarn: Berroco Ultra Alpaca (50% alpaca, 50% wool; 215 yd [198 m]/100 g): #6279 potting soil mix (MC), 4 (5, 6, 7, 8) skeins; #6294 turquoise mix (CC), 2 (3, 3, 4, 4) skeins.
Yarn weight: #4 - Medium
Gauge: 18 sts and 18 rows = 4" in two color stranded St st on larger needles; 18 sts and 22 rows = 4" in St st on smaller needles; 15-st/10-row rep of lace patt = about 4" wide and 1 " long.
Needles: Lace, Fair Isle, and sleeves - size 7 (4.5 mm): 24" circular (cir). Yokes, collar, and facing -size 6 (4 mm): 24" cir and straight. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle; 1 silver hook-and-eye closure.
Originally Published: Interweave Knits Fall 2010