Cable and Shell Jacket Knitting Pattern
This jacket has two options for its proportion and collar. Make it in the tunic length with a collar for a dramatic jacket or hip length with a simple neckline for a lovely evening look. The shell stitch, cables, and lace keep the knitting challenging.
Four page pattern with a leaflet.
Experience level: Beginner/Intermediate
Finished Measurements
Finished bust at the underarm 40 (42 ¾, 45 ½, 48 ¼) inches
To fit chest sizes 44 (46 ¾, 49 ½, 52 ¼) inches
Length (short version) 22 ¾ (22 ¾, 25 ½, 25 ½) inches
Length (long version) 26 ½ (27, 28, 28) inches
Sleeve length 18 (18 ½, 19, 19 ½) inches
Sleeve width at the upper arm 16 (16 ½, 17, 18 ½) inches
Pattern Gauge
28 stitches and 34 rows to 4 inches over Lace and Cable pattern stitch .
Recommended Yarn Quantities
Use any yarn and needle size that meets the pattern gauge while providing the finished look that suits your tastes.
Here are some suggestions:
| JaggerSpun Zephyr Wool-Silk DK Weight | Short version: 1200 (1400, 1600, 1700) yards Long version: 1400 (1600, 1800, 1900) yards |
| Sarah's Yarns 100% DK Cashmere | Short version: 6 (7, 8, 9) skeins Long version: 7 (8, 9, 10) skeins |
| 45% Cashmere/55% Silk, 4-ply | Short version: 6 (7, 8, 9) skeins Long version: 7 (8, 9, 10) skeins |
| SY 100% Silk , DK | Short version: 8 (9, 10, 10) skeins Long version: 9 (10, 11, 12) skeins |
| Sarah's Yarns 100% Bamboo | Short version: 5 (6, 7, 7) skeins Long version: 6 (7, 8, 8) skeins |
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