Zimmi Jacket by Ashley Rao

Zimmi Jacket

Knitting
January 2012
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches
in garter stitch
US 6 - 4.0 mm
660 - 1100 yards (604 - 1006 m)
Woman's small (medium, large, extra-large, 2X-large) Instructions are given for smallest size, with larger sizes in parentheses. When only 1 number is given, it applies to all sizes.
English
This pattern is available from e-patternscentral.com for $4.99.

This easy double-breasted modular jacket is knit from the front edges in one single piece, requiring very few fussy seams to sew.

Skill Level:
Intermediate

Sizes:
Woman’s small (medium, large, extra-large, 2X-large) Instructions are given for smallest size, with larger sizes in parentheses. When only 1 number is given, it applies to all sizes. Note: This garment is designed with 2+ inches of negative ease to accommodate the elasticity of the garter stitch fabric.

Finished Measurements:
Chest: 32 (36, 40, 44, 48) inches
Length (shoulder to hem): 19 (19, 21 1/4, 21 1/4, 23 1/2) inches

Materials:

  • Worsted weight yarn (220 yds/ 100g per skein): 3 (3, 4, 4, 5) skeins each light blue #9559 (A) and blue #9332 (B); 1 skein green #2429 (C)
  • Size 6 (4mm) 40-inch circular needle or size needed to obtain gauge
  • 2 stitch markers
  • 4 stitch holders
  • 8 (8, 7, 7, 8) 3/4-inch buttons (exterior)
  • 3 clear 3/4-inch buttons (interior)

Sample project was completed with 220 Heathers (100% Peruvian Highland wool) from Cascade Yarns.