Rowan Bobble Jacket by Christina Drummond

Rowan Bobble Jacket

Knitting
March 2014
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
17 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in Stocking stitch
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
Actual garment chest measurement: 23 (24½, 26)”
English
This pattern is available from artfire.com for C$5.99.

A roomy little jacket toddler boys or girls – ideal for popping on over a t-shirt or fine-fabric sweater when an extra layer is needed. This pattern is easily adaptable, you can shorten or lengthen the body, sleeves and collar, and vary the number and size of buttons.

Sizes:
Actual garment chest measurement: 23 (24½, 26)”
Back of neck to hem: 12 (12½, 13)” – adjustable
Sleeve length: 7 (8, 9)” - adjustable

You will need:
Approx. 250g/9 oz. any worsted yarn – a little more if you are increasing length
Straight knitting needles, sizes 4mm (8 U.K., 6 U.S.) and 3.5mm (10 U.K., 3 U.S.)
Cable needle
Yarn needle for weaving in ends
3 buttons or toggles

Gauge: 17 sts + 24 rows = 4” in stocking stitch using the larger needle. Please check your gauge as you may need to use larger or smaller needles depending on your tension.