Jacket No. 1 is worked in a textured pattern consisting of knit and purl stitches.

The silhouette is inspired by the voluminous tops of the 80’s and features dropped shoulders and a boxy fit.

The intricate shoulder construction makes the jacket stand out with extra attention to detail. Jacket No. 1 is worked from the top down in one piece and the button bands are worked at the end. with minimal final finishing.

SIZES

XS (S) M (L) XL (XXL)

MEASUREMENTS

Length (measured at center back below the button band): 57 (58) 59 (60) 62 (63) cm 22.44 (22.75) 23.25 (23.5) 24.25 (24.75) inches.

Circumference: 113 (120) 125 (132) 138 (143) cm 44.5 (47.25) 49.25 (52) 54.25 (56.25) inches

Size guide

Jacket No. 1 has an oversize fit. Calculate a positive ease of approx. 25-30 cm 10-11.75 inches in relation to your bust measurement.

The sizes are based on European standard sizing, ie. 34/XS (36/S) 38/M (40/L) 42/XL (44/XXL) and suit a bust circumference of approx. 80-85 (85-90) 90-95 (95-100) 100-110) 110-120 cm 31.5-33.5 (33.5-35.5) 35.5-37.7 (37.5-39.25) 39.25-43.25) 43.25-47.25 inches.

For instance: You measure 89 cm 35 inches at your widest + 30 cm 11.75 inches = 119 cm 46.75 inches. Meaning you would choose a size S with a finished circumference of 120 cm 47.25 inches.

NEEDLES

5.5 mm US 9 circular needles (80 or 100 cm 32 or 40 inches)

4 mm US 6 circular needles (80 or 100 cm 32 or 40 inches)

GAUGE

In textured pattern using 5.5 mm US 9 needles.

15 sts / 23 rows = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 inches.

In double knitting using 4 mm US 6 needles.

15 sts / 23 rows = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 inches.

MATERIALS

500 (500) 600 (600) 600 (700) gr. Håndværksgarn, Hjelholt, 100 gr. / 200 m.

held together with…

125 (125) 125-150 (150) 150 (150-175) gr. Soft Silk Mohair, Knitting for Olive, 25 gr. / 225 m.

Work the jacket in 2 strands of yarn held together. One of each quality.

4 buttons, Ø = 22-24 mm approx. 1 inch.

Yarn alternative

800 (900) 900 (900) 1000 (1100) gr. Hyrdegarn, Hjelholt, 100 gr. / 125 m. Shown in colour ‘Mørk Brun’.