This attractive, kimono-style jacket is worked in graded coloured stripes – a hallmark of Sasha Kagan’s love of colour!

To Fit Bust:

76-81 (86-91, 96-102, 107-112) cm / 30-32 (34-36, 38-40, 42-44)“

Garment Measurements:

Bust: 86 (96, 107, 117) cm / 34 (38, 42, 46)“

Length: 61.5 (62.5, 63.5, 64.5) cm / 24.25 (24.5, 25, 25.5)”

Sleeve Length: 35.5 cm / 14”

Yarn:

Blacker Swan (DK; 100% Falkland Islands Merino Wool; 110 m / 119 yds per 50g)
Colour A: Tussac (pale green); 6 (7, 7, 8) balls
Colour B: Lavender (purple); 1 ball
Colour C: Balsam Bog (olive); 2 balls
Colour D: Pale Maiden (ivory); 1 ball
Colour E: Sea-Green (turquoise); 4 (5, 5, 6) balls
Colour F: Sky-Grey (deep blue); 2 (2, 3, 3) balls
Colour G: Navy (over-dyed); 1 ball

Gauge:

26 sts x 36 rows = 10 cm / 4” worked over Brioche rib pattern using the larger needles

Always use a needle which results in the correct size after blocking.

Needles:

5 mm (US 8) - straight knitting needles
4 mm (US 6) - 80 cm / 32” circular knitting needle
3 mm - crochet hook

Notions:

stitch holder, stitch markers, darning needle, one button (3.5 cm / 1.5”)

Notes:

The garment is knitted flat and then seamed. When introducing a new colour do not knot the yarns. Leave a 10 cm, 4”, end and continue knitting. Later, thread in the loose ends on the WS along each stripe. Colours may be carried up the side where appropriate.

Level of difficulty:

Easy to intermediate