Cut and Out Jacket

CONSTRUCTION

This double-sided jacket is based on a winning design issued in Vogue Knitting Magazine called 'Floral Wave Jacket'.

I decided to publish it as an independent pattern, with a few improvements: The sleeves start with a straight line, not in the middle of an opening; they are now flexible lengthwise, and the body has button options.

There are also two charts to choose from, a floral one (as the original show) and a psychedelic one for a more modern look.

The jacket is worked bottom-up in one piece up to the underarms, then fronts and back are worked separately to shoulders. The left front edge is straight; the right front edge is shaped to follow the shape of the pattern.

The sleeves are worked flat in one piece, bottom-up to the cap. Then, the edges are seamed together to create the diamond-shaped cutouts. The cap is worked flat to the top; the center of the cap is positioned above the sleeve seam.

RECORDED WORKSHOP

This pattern is accompanied by a recorded workshop in which I work with you the garment from srart to finish with all the explanation needed.

So even if you haven't done double knitting befoer, and would like to learn - you are welcome to join this adventure!

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Women’s 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)

Bust: 33 (37.5, 42.25, 47.25, 51.75) (56.75, 61, 66, 70.5)' / 84 (95, 107.5, 120, 131.5) (144, 155, 167.5, 179)cm

Length: 18 (18.5, 18.75, 19.25, 19.5) (20, 20.5, 21.25, 21.75)' / 45.5 (47, 47.5, 49, 49.5) (51, 52, 54, 55)cm

Upper arm: 13.75 (13.75, 13.75, 13.75, 18.5) (18.5, 18.5, 18.5, 18.5)' / 35 (35, 35, 35, 47) (47, 47, 47, 47)cm

Recommended ease: 2-4” (5-10 cm) of positive ease, depending on your personal fit preference.

Sample Size: size 2 top on 35.75' (91 cm) bust circumference - 1.5” (4 cm) of positive ease.

YARN

Brooklyn Tweed Dapple, 60% Colorado Merino Wool, 40% Texas Organic Cotton, 165y [150m] 50 g;

For the psychedelic pattern, use colors Currant and Macaron. For the Floral pattern, use colors Blaze and Medallion.

Color A, dark color: Currant (psychadelic pattern) OR Balze (floral pattern) 5 (5, 6, 7, 8) (8, 9, 10, 10) hank(s); 750 (850, 970, 1080, 1180) (1300, 1400, 1510, 1610) yds / 690 (780, 890, 990, 1080) (1190, 1280, 1380, 1470) m.

Color B, light color: Macaron (psychadelic pattern) OR Medallion (floral pattern) 5 (5, 6, 7, 8) (8, 9, 10, 10) hank(s); 750 (850, 970, 1080, 1180) (1300, 1400, 1510, 1610) yds / 690 (780, 890, 990, 1080) (1190, 1280, 1380, 1470) m.

NEEDLES AND HOOKS

Size US 3 (3.25 mm) circular needles, 32”- 40” (80-100 cm) cable.

* Circular needle is used to accommodate large number of sts, not to work in the rnd.

Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Spare buttonhole needles: 4 DPNs in your main needle size or smaller - preferably short needles

Notions

3 St markers; waste yarn/st holder; tapestry needle;

Buttonholes waste yarn: Two waste yarns 7.75” / 20 cm long, in contrasting colors to your working yarn, one of each color, and in the same weight as your working yarn. It’s best to use smooth yarn.

GAUGE (after blocking)

17 pairs and 27 rows = 4' (10 cm) over Body Chart, blocked.

FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS:

Women’s 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)

Bust: 33 (37.5, 42.25, 47.25, 51.75) (56.75, 61, 66, 70.5)" / 84 (95, 107.5, 120, 131.5) (144, 155, 167.5, 179)cm

Length: 18 (18.5, 18.75, 19.25, 19.5) (20, 20.5, 21.25, 21.75)" / 45.5 (47, 47.5, 49, 49.5) (51, 52, 54, 55)cm

Upper arm: 13.75 (13.75, 13.75, 13.75, 18.5) (18.5, 18.5, 18.5, 18.5)" / 35 (35, 35, 35, 47) (47, 47, 47, 47)cm

Recommended ease: 2-4” (5-10 cm) of positive ease, depending on your personal fit preference.

Sample Size: size 2 top on 35.75" (91 cm) bust circumference - 1.5” (4 cm) of positive ease.

You need to be a confident knitter, but you don't have to know double knitting.

The test includes an access to a fully recorded workshop that teaches you double knitting, in which I read the whole pattern with you.

The workshop is recorded as you progress (I knit the sample with you), and new lessons are uploaded once or twice a week.

You can work according to the pattern, which is tech-edited and ready for you, or progress with the workshop step by step.

Size US 3 (3.25 mm) circular needles, 32”- 40” (80-100 cm) cable.

* Circular needle is used to accommodate large number of sts, not to work in the rnd.

Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Spare buttonhole needles: 4 DPNs in your main needle size or smaller - preferably short needles

Notions

3 St markers; waste yarn/st holder; tapestry needle;

Buttonholes waste yarn: Two waste yarns 7.75” / 20 cm long, in contrasting colors to your working yarn, one of each color, and in the same weight as your working yarn. It’s best to use smooth yarn.

As a tester, I would need you to follow the pattern, or the workshop and work the jacket.

At the end of the test, you'll need to create a Ravelry project page with good photos of you or someone wearing the jacket - so people can see it on a human body.

You will also need to answer the feedback questions.

The designer is offering discounted or free pattern(s) to testers

At the end of the test, the workshop will remain yours forever, so you can always go back to be remided of the technique, or even make another version - perhaps you'll want both of the patterns :)

In addition, I'll be happy to gift you a pattern for your choice on Rvelry.