Pattern Description from Interweave Online Store: “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 (51½, 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 ¾“ (2-cm) buttons.

Originally Published: Interweave Knits, Fall 2000