Gail & Gayla by Elsebeth Lavold

Gail & Gayla

Knitting
August 2009
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
15 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch on US size 8 / 5 mm needles
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 8 - 5.0 mm
US 9 - 5.5 mm
820 - 1558 yards (750 - 1425 m)
XS (S) M (L)
English

Jacket in short and long lengths, slightly shaped at the sides for a feminine fit. Distinct bobbles and cables on the body are balanced by the plain sleeves.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Finished Measurements:

  • Chest: 33 (37) 41¼ (45¾) in / 84 (94) 105 (116) cm
  • Length, short version: 18½ (19¼) 20 (21) in / 47 (49) 51 (53) cm
  • Length, long version: 29¼ (30) 30¾ (31½) in / 74 (76) 78 (80) cm

Materials:

  • Short version: 10 (11) 12 (13) balls Twice Tweed (42% wool / 32% polyamide / 26% cotton; 75m / 82yds; 50g / 1.76oz)
  • Long version: 16 (17) 18 (19) balls Twice Tweed
  • Both versions: 5 buttons, ¾ in / 20 mm diameter
  • US size 7 / 4.5 mm needles
  • US size 8 / 5 mm needles
  • US size 9 / 5.5 mm needles
  • Cable needle