A very different fitted knit jacket with vintage and modern elements combined. First, is the stunning lace pattern that creates a beautiful scalloped hem and front edges. A peplum effect is created with gathering at the back waist.

Then, the rest of the jacket is adorned with delicate twisted stitches that meander up to the shoulders. The same twisted stitch pattern is echoed on the extended sleeves. A shaped shawl collar, curved button bands, and sleeve edgings are all done in a twisted rib to complete the design.

This is a truly unique design that will earn you many oohs and ahhs. Knit in a very elegant silk and merino wool blend yarn that shows fabulous stitch definition.

AND this looks AMAZING worn upside down!

See the blog posts on this pattern, INCLUDING fabulous photos of this cardigan worn UPSIDE DOWN!!

Finished Knit Bust Measurements: 29 ¼ (33 ¼, 37, 41 ¼, 45 ¼, 49, 53 ¼)" [74.5 (84.5, 94, 105, 115, 124.5, 135.5) cm] circumference, including overlapping 1" [2.5 cm] button bands. TO FIT SIZES: XS (S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X) or Bust Sizes 28-30 (32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46, 48-50, 52-54)" [71-76 (81.5-86.5, 91.5-96.5, 101.5-106.5, 112-117, 122-127, 132-137) cm].

Skill Level:

Yarn Used: Knit Picks Gloss HW (70% Merino Wool/30% Silk); 3.5 oz/100 g [164 yds/150 m] per ball): 6 (7, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12) balls in #24740 Admiral.

Gauge(s):
Pattern Gauge: 11 sts = 2 ¼" [5.5 cm] and 21 rows = 4" [10 cm] in Braided Cable on larger size needles; 11 sts = 3" [7.5 cm] and 21 rows = 4" [10 cm] in Rev St st on larger size needles
Yarn Label Gauge and Information: A heavy worsted weight yarn with a gauge of 4-4.5 sts = 1" on US size 7-9 needles.

Total Yardage Required: 984 (1148, 1148, 1312, 1640, 1804, 1968) yds [900 (1050, 1050, 1200, 1500, 1650, 1800) m.

Some suggested yarn substitutes to try:
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Knitting Needles Used: Size 10 [6 mm] 32" or longer circular needle OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE (there are too many sts to comfortably knit on straight needles);
Size 10 [6 mm] set of double pointed needles (DPNs) OR 16" circular needle for working the sleeve edgings in the rnd;
Size 8 [5 mm] 32" or longer circular needle OR 2 SIZES SMALLER THAN THE NEEDLES ABOVE