This Vintage pattern uses Classic DK Wool and gives instructions for a long or cropped jacket with drop shoulder shaping and fold back sleeve cuffs. The jacket is worked in stripes of Garter stitch with a variety of colours.
This pattern my also be worked with the following yarns:
Alpaca Kid Lustre
New Era Merino DK Superwash
Silkroad DK Tweed
Soho Summer DK CottonAlternative illustrated colourways are given in the printed pattern to replace since discontinued shades.
Suitable for a beginner Knitter.
Yarn Quantities/ shade
Jo Sharp Classic DK Wool
Version 1 (cropped cardigan)
6 (6, 7, 7) x 50g balls / 503 Amethyst (since deleted / use muscat)
3 (3, 3, 4) x 50g balls / 505 Plum (since deleted / use lush or cyclamen)
2 (2, 2, 3) x 50g balls / 316 Jade (since deleted / use cottage)
6 (6, 6, 7) x 50g balls / 319 Violet (since deleted / use moon)
1 (2, 2, 2) x 50g balls / 318 Forest (since deleted / use Remedy from the New Era Merino Dk Superwash Collection )Jo Sharp Classic DK Wool
Version 2 (long cardigan)
7 (7, 7, 8) x 50g balls / 804 Embers (since deleted / use Oak)
3 (3, 4, 4) x 50g balls / 803 Lichen
2 (2, 2, 3) x 50g balls / 503 Amethyst (since deleted / use Muscat)
7 (7, 8, 8) x 50g balls / 801 Owl (since deleted / use Winter)
2 (2, 3, 3) x 50g balls / 307 Wine (since deleted / use Brocade)Sizes
To fit chest/bust 80 (90,100, 110)cm
Bodice circumference: 100 (110, 120,130)cmNEEDLES
1 pair 3.25mm (UK 10) (USA 3)
1 pair 3.75mm (UK 9) (USA 5)
1 Stitch Holder
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$9.95Price
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