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Balloon Stitch Jacket
Availability: In Stock
Price: $5.50
Item #:
EP0764
Interlacing balloon-stitch cables that travel in and around a ribbed backdrop create an unusual flowing surface design for this casual-chic jacket. Knitted in toasty alpaca yarn, hooded, and oversized to cover one or more layers of other clothing...
Finished Size: 44 (51 1/2, 59)" (112 [131, 150] cm), buttoned. Jacket shown measures 51 1/2" (127 cm).
Yarn: Plymouth Indiecita Alpaca (100% Peruvian alpaca; 100 yd [91 m]/50 g): #616 rust, 30 (32, 35) balls.
Yarn weight: #4 - Medium
Gauge: 22 sts and 27 rows = 4" (10 cm) in St st; 32 sts and 30 rows = 4" (10 cm) in stitch pattern.
Needles: Size 5 (3.75 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle; sewing thread; seven 3/4" (2-cm) buttons.
Originally Published: Interweave Knits, Fall 2000