Women's Double Breasted Jacket by Woman's Weekly

Women's Double Breasted Jacket

Knitting
October 1965
DK (11 wpi) ?
3 repeats of the pattern measure 3.5 in on 3.75mm needles
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
US 2 - 2.75 mm
34 - 38 in (86 - 97 cm) bust
English
This pattern is available from theknittingnetwork.co.uk for £1.99.

Perfect standby for casual wear is this double-breasted, double-knit jacket first featured in the 16 October 1965 issue of Woman’s Weekly. The contrast stripe offsets the fastenings and the stitch has a textured appearance.

The original instructions say; Work at a tension that 3 repeats of the 8-stitch pattern measure 3¼ inches in width on No.9 needles to obtain the measurements given.

Measurements:

Jacket to fit bust size 86-89cm/34-35 in:
All round at underarms 94cm/37 in
Length to back neck 64cm/25 in
Sleeve seam 43cm/17 in
Side seam 42cm/16½ in

Jacket to fit up to bust size 94-97cm/37-38 in:
All round at underarms 102cm/40 in
Length to back neck 65cm/25½ in
Sleeve seam 44cm/17½ in
Side seam 42cm/16½ in

Materials Needed:
For the jacket to fit bust size 86cm/34 in:
19 ounces (539g) of Sidar Double Knitting Wool

For the jacket to fit to bust size 94-97cm/37-38 in:
21 ounces (595g) of Sidar Double Knitting Wool

For all sizes:

  • 4 ounces of Sirdar Double Knitting Wool in contrasting colour
  • A pair of each No.9, No.11 and No.12 knitting needles
  • 12 circular needle
  • 2 cable needles
  • 8 buttons