Dressmaker Jacket by Laura Matthews

Dressmaker Jacket

Knitting
October 2013
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 25 rows = 4 inches
in Twisted St st on larger needles.
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 8 - 5.0 mm
1260 - 1890 yards (1152 - 1728 m)
32½ (35, 40, 44, 48)” bust circumference. Cardigan shown measures 32½”, modeled with 1” of positive ease.
English
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-Finished Size: 32½ (35, 40, 44, 48)” bust circumference. Cardigan shown measures 32½”, modeled with 1” of positive ease.
-Yarn: Malabrigo Rios (100% superwash merino wool; 210 yd 192 m/3 ½ oz 100 g): #412 teal feather (MC), 5 (6, 7, 7, 8) skeins; #69 pearl ten (CC), 1 skein.
-Needles: Body and sleeves – sizes 7 (4.5 mm) and 8 (5 mm). Mitered edge trim – size 7 (4.5 mm): 36” circular (cir) and 2 additional size 7 (4.5 mm) cir needles 24-36” long. Sleeve edging – size 7 (4.5): set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
-Notions: Markers (m); tapestry needle; stitch holders; 4 clasp closures.
-Gauge: 18 sts and 25 rows = 4” in Twisted St st on larger needles.

Mitered corners, twisted stockinette, facings, and a contrast trim add up to a smart classic.