Also available in the book Light & Layered Knits

Novelty yarn is at its best when it showcases texture and color in a simple style. This elegant, light jacket features a geometric stair-step lower edge that dips in front and back and flares gently from waist to hem and from elbow to cuff. Worked in seed stitch, the sheen of this unique ladder yarn captures the light and displays remarkable color variation. The slim fit will drape and mold to any figure—wear it open or fastened with a single stick closure to define the V-neck and enhance any dress style, especially the basic little black one. (Interweave)

Finished Size: About 35 (37, 39, 41, 43, 45, 47, 49)“ (89 [94, 99, 104, 109, 114.5, 119.5, 124.5] cm) bust circumference, with 1½” (3.8 cm) overlap.

Yarn: DK weight Plymouth Eros II (100% nylon; 165 yd [155 m]/50 g): #4132 black/ gold, 6 (6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9, 9) balls.

Yarn Weight: #3 - Light

Needles: Size U.S. 9 (4.5 mm): 24” (60 cm) circular (cir) and extra needle the same size or smaller for three-needle bind-off.

Notions: Waste yarn for holding sts; size F/5 (4.5 mm) crochet hook; open-ring markers (m); tapestry needle; one 1” (2.5 cm) lightweight button or decorative stick pin for closure.

Gauge: 16 sts and 24 rows = 4” (10 cm) in seed st.

Originally Published: Light & Layered Knits