This snug fitting jacket is based on the “Garter Stitch Jacket” from a Jo Sharp collection of almost 2 decades past. In this new updated ‘Ballaro’ version of the jacket, the sleeves are dramatically slimmed down and re-shaped and the bodice is also reduced in width. The bodice of this jacket is worked in Garter Stitch (knit all rows - no purl rows) and the sleeve is worked in Reverse Stocking Stitch with a Garter Stitch cuff, as in the original version. Two buttoning options and two lengths are given. The pattern is suitable for a beginner knitter.
 
YARN
Colour Quantity
Size A B C D
 
Version 1
Jo Sharp Silkroad Aran Tweed x 50g balls
119 Licorice  9 (10 10 11) 
 
Version 2
Jo Sharp Silkroad Aran Tweed x 50g balls
125 Tartan 12 (13 14 15)
 
MEASUREMENTS
Measurements given in inches are approximate.
Women's sizing
 
A B C D
To fit bust/chest
80 90 100 110 cm
31  35  39 43    in
 
Bodice circumference
96 106 116 126 cm
38 41 45 49        in
Bodice length (Version 1)
53 53 57 57 cm
20 21 22 22 in
Bodice length (Version 2)
73 73 77 77 cm
28 28 30 30 in
Sleeve length
54 54 56 56 cm
21 21 22 22 in
 
NEEDLES
1 pair 5.00mm needles (USA 8) (UK 6)
1 4.50mm circular needle (USA 7) (UK 7)
 
BUTTONS
Version 1 - 2 x 3.5cm buttons
Version 2 - 8 x 2.5cm buttons)
 
TENSION
18 sts and 34 rows measured over 10cm (approx
4”) of Garter Stitch using 5.00mm needles.
18 sts and 24 rows measured over 10cm (approx
4 in) of Reverse St st using 5.00mm needles.