Oldies but Goldies – It’s Time to Say Goodbye!

As you may know, I strive for perfection in both my knitting and pattern writing.

When I started 11 years ago, my pattern writing skills weren’t as developed as they are today. While these older patterns aren’t bad, they no longer meet my current standards and many are not size-inclusive.

To make this farewell a bit easier, I’m offering a 50% discount on Ravelry, which will apply automatically at checkout.

If you’re interested in any of these patterns, act quickly! You can find all the “Oldies” in the “Time to Retire“ bundle.

These patterns will be removed in a few days!

ERRATA: please note: when working the short rows for front neckline it is meant to SHORTEN the rows by 1x 10-12-13-14-14 sts, then for all sizes every 2R: 5sts, then 4, 3, 2, then 5x 1 st …

No need to talk about it… this is a truly timeless design classic!
This Jacket is a part of the Nearly Chanel Suit …

The princess line on fronts and back cut a fine figure.
Knitted in pieces and sewn.
This pattern is recommended for knitters with some experience (written in “old European Style”, not extremely detailed and and no row-by-row-instructions) it does not use difficult techniques but requires some concentration to follow the instructions

The distinctive effect is achieved by using two strands of slightly differing colour (or tweed)
The special stitch that is used for the facings asks for a third strand to adjust the differing height - and creates additional attraction.

Klassische Kostümjacke im Chanel-Stil mit Wiener Naht und leichter Taillierung. In Teilen gestrickt und zsammengenäht.

Mehr Infos auf Deutsch … hier

Die Anleitung ist nicht Reihe-für-Reihe und erfordert etwas Erfahrung. Keine schwierigen Techniken, aber Konzentration erforderlich, da in fast jeder 2. Reihe “was zu tun” ist.

Main colour:
Mottled yarn / tweed with a yardage of 100-110y/50g (ca. 90-100m/50g) or two strands in differing colour, each ca. 180-200y (together again 100-110y/50g)
Consumption: ca. 800-850-920-980-1050m (880-950-990-1080-1150y)
Contrast colour for facings:
Thin lace-yarn, perhaps with a light shimmer 200-250y/50g; consumption: ca. 200m / 220y

Yarn consumption may vary depending on quality!
Circular needles ca. 80-100cm, to obtain gauge.
6 buttons

Measurements in inches:
Bust 33,0 36,0 39,8 42,8 45,8
waist 29,3 32,3 36,0 39,0 42,0

cm:
Oberweite (Rücken) 84 91 101 109 116
Taille - Rücken 74 82 91 99 107