Pattern description from Vogue Knitting, Winter 2007/08: “Diamonds knit forever all over Deborah Newton’s dolman-sleeve jacket, worked in ‘Riverstone Chunky’ from Louet North America. The separate cowl ruches when buttoned while slit pockets allow for arms-akimbo insouciance.”

“Oversized jacket in allover diamond texture pattern with on-seam pockets, knit-on sleeves with tab-buttoned cuffs and separate buttoned cowl collar. Sized for Small/Medium, Large, 1X and 2X and shown in size Large on page 95.”

Knitted Measurements:

• Small/Medium (Large, 1X, 2X)
• Bust (closed) 44 (48, 54, 58)“/111.5 (122, 137, 147)cm
• Length 30¼ (10½, 30¾, 31)“/77 (77.5, 78, 78.5)cm
• Upper Arm 21½ (22, 22½, 23)“/54.5 (56, 57, 58.5)cm

Materials:

• 12 (13, 15, 16) 3½oz/100g skeins (each approx 165yd/151m) of Louet North America Riverstone Chunky (wool) in #17 shamrock
• One pair each sizes 9 and 10 (5.5 and 6mm) circular needle, 32”/80cm length
• Nine 1-3/8”/35mm buttons
• Four 1-1/8”/29mm buttons
• ¼yd/.25m lining fabric (for pockets)
• Matching thread
• Stitch holders

Note: Back is worked with half sleeves added all in one piece and the 2 fronts are worked in same way. Then the pieces are joined with a center sleeve seam after working a finishing trim.