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> Convertible Collar Jacket
Convertible Collar Jacket
From Knitter’s Magazine
A tailored, well-fitting jacket can take you wherever you want to go. This navy blazer, with your choice of three collars, is just too sophisticated to stay home after work. Metallic thread, sequins, and crystals will light up the night.
A shaped-waist, mid-hip length, jacket with fitted cap sleeves and a v-neck, worked in an overall slip-stitch pattern. The hemline, button bands and sleeve cuff edges are self-faced. There are 3 shawl collar variations presented – one covered with sequins, a cobweb or lacy version trimmed with beads and a leaf-patterned version, all buttoned to the v-neck area of the jacket and made as separate pieces.
All collar versions are charted (8 charts).
SIZES: Small (Medium, Large, Extra Large, Extra Extra Large).
FINISHED UNDERARM MEASUREMENT: 39¾ (43, 46, 49½, 52¾) ”/ 101 (109, 116.5, 125.5, 134) cm.
YARN REQUIREMENTS: Fine-weight, sport yarn, 1764 (1890, 2016, 2142, 2268) yds / 1610 (1725, 1840, 1955, 2070) m / 14 (15, 16, 17, 18) balls. For the Leaf collar – Blending Filament – 100 yds / 92 m / 2 spools.
SHOWN IN: Dale of Norway Tiur, #5664, Blue and Leaf collar with Kreinik Blending Filament #34 Confetti (http://www.kreinik.com/kshop/product.php?productid=51&...)
NOTIONS: eighteen ¾” buttons, La Petite #637 shown, five hook and eyes, for the sequin collar - ¾” (19mm) 306 (318, 330, 342, 366) sequins, for the cobweb collar – crystal beads 67 (70, 72, 76, 83) beads.
- First published: September 2002
- Page created: February 21, 2008
- Last updated: November 2, 2009 …
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