Flamboyant cuffs in a nubby Monet-colored yarn are the perfect foil for the uncluttered lines of this belted jacket. No-roll seed stitch, knitted in as you go, borders the edges.
Finished Size: 36 (40, 44??, 48??, 53)" (91.5 [101.5, 113, 123, 134.5] cm) bust circumference. Jacket shown measures 36" (91.5 cm).
Yarn: Tahki Bunny (50% wool, 25% alpaca, 25% acrylic; 81 yd [74 m]/50 g): #07 blue (MC), 9 (10, 12, 13, 14) balls. Tahki Uma (60% wool, 18% acrylic, 15% mohair, 7% nylon; 38 yd [35 m]/50 g): #6 blue/green multi (CC), 2 (2, 3, 3, 3) balls.
Yarn weight: #5 - Bulky
Gauge: 15 sts and 22 rows = 4" (10 cm) in St st with Bunny on size 9 (5.5 mm) needles; 10 sts and 13?? rows = 4" (10 cm) in St st with Uma on size 10?? (6.5 mm) needles.
Needles: Body and sleeves - Size 9 (5.5 mm). Cuffs - Size 10?? (6.5 mm). Belt - Size 8 (5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Originally Published: Knitscene, Fall/Winter 2005