This jacket was inspired by Coco Chanel and was designed for Blacker Yarns by Sasha Kagan. It is typical of Sasha’s wonderful colour sense and balance. She has used this subtly shaded Moss Stitch stripe design to allow the colours to blend gradually from one to another.

To Fit Bust:

72-77 (82-87, 92-97, 102-107, 112-117, 122-127, 132-137) cm / 28-30 (32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46, 48-50, 52-54)“

Garment Measurements:

Bust: 84 (95, 106, 117, 128, 139, 150) cm / 33 (37.5, 41.75, 46, 50.5, 54.75, 59)”

Back Length: 59 (61, 63, 65, 67, 69, 71) cm / 23.25 (24, 24.75, 25.5, 26.5, 27.25, 28)”

Sleeve Length: 46 (46, 47, 47, 47, 48, 48) cm /18 (18, 18.5, 18.5, 18.5, 19, 19)”

Yarn:

Blacker Swan (4-Ply; 100% Falkland Islands Merino Wool; 174 m / 190 yds per 50g)
A: Earth (brown); 4 (5, 6) balls
B: Lavender (purple); 2 (3) balls
C: Sunset (guava pink); 2 (3) balls
D: Sheep’s Sorrel (oxblood); 2 (3) balls
E: Sand (fawn); 3 (4, 5) balls
F: Teaberry (dusty pink); 2 (3) balls
G: Pale Maiden (ivory); 3 (4, 5) balls

Gauge:

22 sts x 36 rows = 10 cm / 4” over moss stitch pattern using the larger needles in worsted spun yarn;
21 sts x 30 rows = 10 cm / 4” over moss stitch pattern in woollen spun yarn

Needles:

3.25 mm (US 3) - straight knitting needles
3.75 mm (US 5) - straight knitting needles

Notions:

stitch holders, stitch markers, darning needle, five buttons (2 cm / 0.8”)

Notes:

This garment is knitted flat and then seamed. This retro jacket is worked in 4-ply yarn. With a hip-skimming length, the loose V-neck jacket has set-in sleeves and cuffs featuring stripes which run in the opposite direction. The jacket is finished with a contrast edging and optional contrast tie belt.

Level of difficulty:

Easy