Flatteringly long lines make the full-length jacket versatile, equally at home with a dress and a narrow belt or over weekend jeans. A smooth, classic merino in a chunky weight makes the texture pop in high relief.
Finished Size: 35 3/4 (39 1/2, 42 3/4, 46, 49 3/4)" bust circumference, including 2" front bands. Jacket shown measures 39 1/2". About 4" positive ease is recommended for this project.
Yarn: Louet Gems Chunky Weight (100% merino; 103 yd [94 m]/100 g): #08 caribou, 11 (12, 13, 14, 15) skeins.
Yarn weight: #6 - Super Bulky
Gauge: 18 sts and 24 rows = 4" in diamond patt from chart on larger needles.
Needles: Sizes 8 (5 mm) and 9 (5.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Six 1 3/8" buttons; tapestry needle.
Originally Published: Interweave Knits, Fall 2008