Shortcake by Marly Bird

Shortcake

Knitting
June 2012
Sport (12 wpi) ?
26 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch
US 4 - 3.5 mm
S (M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL) Cross Back Width: 11½ (13, 14½, 16, 17½, 19)” [29 (33, 37, 40.5, 44.5, 48.5) cm]. Shown in size Medium
English
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The modern jean jacket, the shortcake is the perfect accent piece for any wardrobe. Made out of recycled blue jeans this bolero is machine washable and dry able.

The body of the bolero is worked as one piece and seamed just a bit at the bust area of the front. Then the short row ruffle trim is joined to the piece as it is worked so it makes for very a nearly seamless project.

SHORTCAKE

SIZES
S (M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL)
Cross Back Width: 11½ (13, 14½, 16, 17½, 19)” 29 (33, 37, 40.5, 44.5, 48.5) cm. Shown in size Medium
Instructions are given for smallest size, with larger sizes in parentheses. When only 1 number is given, it applies to all sizes. 3 (3, 4, 4, 4, 5) balls MC. 1 ball all sizes CC

SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate

MATERIALS
Yarn: Kollage Yarns “Riveting Sport” (100% recycled yarn from recycled blue jeans 95% cotton, 5% other; 163 yds 149m, 3.53 oz 100g): MC #7902 Dusk Denim, 3 (3, 4, 4, 4, 5) skein; CC #7910 Blue Denim, 1 skein.
Needles: Size US 4 (3.5 mm): 24” circular needle, or size to obtain correct gauge.
Notions: tapestry needle.

GAUGE
26 sts and 30 rows = 4” (10 cm) in St st, after machine washing and drying.

Designed by Marly Bird