Picnic Spring Jacket

By    April 12, 2020 // 4 comments
Important notice: This written pattern has been reviewed and updated on December 7th, 2020. Two new sizes (small and medium) have also been added.

This Jacket was designed and made for a dear friend of mine. She is tall and full-figured, so sometimes it's hard for her to find a jacket of suitable size, in a model and color that she likes. So she and I sat down, took measurements and designed one ourselves. I hope she likes it when she gets to wear it, since the corona-virus situation made it difficult for us to get in touch. Stay home, stay safe and healthy, and happy Easter to you all!

Overview:
  • Skill level: Intermediate.
  • Instructions style: written pattern.
  • Available sizes: S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL (see detailed measurements below). 

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Materials
  • Yarn: Nako Vizon: (100% premium acrylic, 3.53 Oz (100 g), 213 yds (195 m): color no. 23520: 
    • Size S: 8 skeins.
    • Size M: 8 skeins.
    • Size L: 9 skeins. 
    • Size XL: 9 skeins. 
    • Size 2XL: 10 skeins. 
    • Size 3XL: 10 skeins.
  • Size U.S. 9 (5.5 mm) knitting needles and circular knitting needles 40" (100 cm) long.
  • Tapestry needle.
  • 5 buttons, 1.2" (3 cm) in diameter.
  • Ring stitch markers.


Measurements:
SizeChest
S 33.5-35.5" (85-90 cm) 
M 37.5-40" (95-100 cm)
L 42-44" (105-110 cm)
XL 46-48" (115-120 cm)
2XL 50-52" (125-130 cm)
3XL 54-56" (135-140 cm)



Gauge: 
20 sts and 26 rows = 4"x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in Hurdle knit pattern (hkp).

Yardage: 
  • Size S: 1500 - 1550 yards (1370 - 1400 m), approx.
  • Size M: 1600 - 1650 yards (1450 - 1500 m), approx.
  • Size L: 1700 - 1750 yards (1550 - 1600 m), approx.
  • Size XL: 1850 - 1900 yards (1750 - 1800 m), approx.
  • Size 2XL: 1900 - 19 50 yards (1800 - 1850 m), approx.
  • Size 3XL: 2025 - 2075 yards (1850 - 1900 m), approx.


Knitting Terms 
  • st = stitch.
  • sts = stitches.
  • k = knit.
  • p = purl.
  • ssk = slip slip knit 2 sts together through back loops.
  • m 1 = make one stitch increase.
  • beg = beginning.
  • srp = Simple ribs pattern.
  • hkp = Hurdle knit pattern.
  • stm = stitch marker.
  • RS = right side.
  • WS = wrong side.



Patterns:

Simple Ribs Pattern (srp):

Row 1: k 1, p 1.

Row 2: knit the knit stitch and purl the purl stitch.

Hurdle Knit Pattern (hkp):

Rows 1 and 2: k all sts.

Row 3: k 1, p 1.

Row 4: knit the knit stitch and purl the purl stitch.



Instructions:

BACK:

Cast on 96(106-116-126-136-146) sts, work 12 rows in srp.

Work hkp until back measures 50(50-50-60-60-60) cm from beg, and ending with the fourth row of hkp.

Shape Raglan Armholes:

Bind off 6(8-12-14-16-20) sts at the beg of the next 2 rows. 84(90-92-98-104-106) sts

Decrease Rows:

Row 1: k 2, ssk, work hkp to last 4 sts, k2tog, k 2. 

Row 2: p 3, work hkp to last 3 sts, p 3.

Repeat these 2 rows until 36(36-36-40-40-40) sts are left, bind off all sts. back measures 67(69-71-83-85-87) cm from beg.

 



RIGHT FRONT:

Cast on 58(63-68-73-78-83) sts, work 12 rows in srp. 

*Row (RS): k 16(16-16-20-20-20) sts, put a stm, hkp to end.

Buttonhole Row: hkp to stm, k 7(7-7-8-8-8) sts, make a 3 sts wide buttonhole, k to end.*

You can watch my tutorial video for knitting this type of buttonhole here: 

Continue to work srp on 16(16-16-20-20-20) sts before the stm, and hkp on the rest of sts. Repeat between * * after every 6(6-6-8-8-8) repetitions of hkp. 

Work until the piece measures 50(50-50-60-60-60) cm from beg, and ending with the first row of hkp.

Shape Raglan Armholes:

Bind off 6(8-12-14-16-20) sts at beg of the next row, hkp to stm, srp to end. 52(53-56-57-62-63) sts.

Decrease Rows:

Row 1: srp to stm, hkp to last 4 sts, k2tog, k 2. 

Row 2: p 3, hkp to stm, srp to end. 

Repeat rows (1-2) until 28(28-28-30-30-30) sts are left and the piece measures 67(69-71-83-85-87) cm from beg. Mark end of last row for beg of neck extension. Work srp to stm, and hkp the rest of sts until neck extension measures 12(12-12-14-14-14) above marker, end on WS. Bind off.




LEFT FRONT:

Cast on 58(63-68-73-78-83) sts, work 12 rows in srp. 

**Row (RS): hkp to last 16(16-16-20-20-20) sts, put a stm, k to end.

Row (WS): k to stm, hkp to end. **

Continue to work hkp until stm, and srp on the rest 16(16-16-20-20-20) sts. Repeat between ** ** after every 6(6-6-8-8-8) repetitions of hkp.

Work until the piece measures 50(50-50-60-60-60) cm from beg, and ending with the fourth row of hkp.

Shape Raglan Armholes:

Bind off 6(8-12-14-16-20) sts at beg of the next row, hkp to stm, srp to end. 50(53-55-57-60-63) sts. 

Decrease Rows:

Row 1: k 2, ssk, hkp to stm, srp to end.

Row 2: srp to stm, hkp to last 3 sts, p 3.

Repeat rows (1-2) until 28(28-28-30-30-30) sts are left and the piece measures 67(69-71-83-85-87) cm from beg. Mark end of last row for beg of neck extension. Work hkp to stm, and srp the rest of sts until neck extension measures 12(12-12-14-14-14) above marker, end on WS. Bind off.



SLEEVES:

Cast on 47(49-53-55-59-61) sts, work 12 rows in srp, then work hkp for the rest of sleeve.

Increase sleeves sides:

After 4 rows in hkp, Increase one st at the beginning and the end of the fifth row, then every fourth row 2(3-5-8-10-12) times, then every eighth row 2(3-5-6-6-8) times.

When the sleeve measures 46(46-46-48-48-48) cm from beg and ending with fourth row of hkp, work as follows. 57(63-75-85-93-103) sts 

Shape Raglan Cap:

Bind off 6(8-12-14-16-20) sts at beg of the next 2 rows.
45(47-51-53-61-63) sts

Decrease as follows:

Row 1: k 2, ssk, hkp to last 4 sts, k2tog, k 2. 

Row 2: p 3, hkp to last 3 sts, p 3.

Repeat this decrease pattern every fourth row 2(5-6-3-4-4) times, and every second row until 7 sts are left, work as follows:

Row 3: k 2, k3tog, k 2.

Row 4: p 5.

Cast off all sts.




Assembly:

Sew raglan sleeve caps to raglan armholes. Sew the side and sleeve seams. Sew bound-off edges of the neck extensions together. Sew the inner edges of the neck extensions to the back neck edge with the seam in the center. Sew buttons. 



Lastly, feel free to leave a comment if you have any questions or find something confusing in the pattern.

Happy crocheting/knitting! follow me on Instagram @wiams_crafts and Twitter @wiamscrafts to see my upcoming projects.

4 comments:

  1. Margaret-Rose StringerApril 29, 2020 at 12:17 AM

    But this is MARVELLOUS ! - might've been designed for me ! :)
    I am very grateful to you, and will, eventually, get 'round to having a go ..

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    1. Wiam's CraftsApril 29, 2020 at 9:48 AM

      Thank you for the lovely comment, I'm waiting for your shot to make it.
      Stay home safe and healthy
      Wiam

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  2. AnnuJune 1, 2020 at 12:56 AM

    OOOOH! Its GORGEOUS. ABS LOVERLY!! Im DEFINITELY making one for myself as soon as lockdown is over. However one question:The pattern has "BULKY" as one of Keywords. Are you using Bulky/CHUNKY wool? And one request: I wanted to have pockets also. Can you put i some instructions on how to do so? You could email to me at : annuwon@yahoo.co.in. Id really really appreciate that

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    1. Wiam's CraftsJune 2, 2020 at 7:43 PM

      Hi Annu
      thank you for your lovely comment. The yarn I've used is worsted, but the pattern makes it look somehow bulky.
      About your request; the jacket has no pockets as the customer preferred.
      Pockets have many types, the simplest are to knit separately then sew in place. You can try this method.
      https://www.garnstudio.com/pattern.php?id=9293&cid=17
      you can look at this pattern
      Stay home safe and healthy.
      Wiam

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