A ridged pattern, dotted with lace, trims this Spencer-style jacket in BIRCH. The cap sleeves and rounded collar have Edwardian appeal. Visible bust darts and pretty eyelets add feminine touches borrowed from lacy underpinnings.
Finished Size: X-Small (Small, Medium, Large, XL, 2X) to fit Bust: 32 (35, 37, 40, 43, 46)"/81.5 (89, 94, 101.5, 109, 117)cm. Length: 18.5 (19, 19.5, 21, 21.5, 22)"/47 (48.5, 49.5, 53.5, 54.5, 56)cm.
Yarn: Loop-d-Loop by Teva Durham New Birch (65% cotton, 35% silk; 98 yd [90m]/50g): #12 fuchsia, 6 (7, 7, 8, 9, 9) balls.
Yarn weight: #4 - Medium
Gauge: 18 sts and 26 rows = 4" (10 cm) in St st using #7 and 16 sts and 24 rows in Lace Petal st on #8 needle.
Needles: Size 7 & 8 (4.5 & 5mm): circulars, 24"/60cm long. Adjust needle sizes if necessary to obtain correct gauge.
Notions: Stitch holders, yarn needle.
Originally Published: Loop-d-Loop by Teva Durham for Tahki Stacy Charles, Exclusive Online Collection, Spring 2010