This jacket requires minimal finishing whilst still providing a garment with integrity. The lower body is knitted sideways in one piece starting at the buttonhole border in a fun textured pattern, then stitches are picked up along the straight edge to create a flattering waistband which flows beautifully in to the upper body pattern. This in itself is a scaled-down version of the lower body pattern and the pattern instructions give advice on the ratio of stitches to pick up.

Buttonhole and button bands are worked at the same time as the body and ends are designed to join in at a point in the pattern where they can be knitted-in so that the finished edge is perfect. Shoulders are cast off together in a three needle bind-off and the only sewing up is on the sleeves, which are worked in plain stocking stitch to provide a back-drop to the stunning body details.

Yarn: Worsted or light aran
Meterage: 1206 (1206, 1407, 1608, 1608) m
Gauge: 19 stitches and 25 rows = 10 cm in Stocking stitch and textured pattern
Needles: 4.0mm, 4.5mm straights and 4.0mm x 80cm circular.
Sizes: To fit bust 81[86-91:97-102:107-112:117] (32[34cm-36:38-40:42-44:46] in)
7 Buttons