The Swing Jacket Pattern is ready!!
Shown here is Sue’s Swing Jacket with 3/4 length sleeves! She used only a little more than 2 skeins of Bernat Soft Boucle, with a single strand, to make her sample in size X-large! I think it just looks great on her!
I am switching to E-Junkie so you can also use this link to buy this pattern:
My original sample, in the medium size,(shown below) is made with 2 skeins of Lion Brand Homespun, and I had about two yards of yarn left after seaming it up!
So here are the details:
Materials:
· Yellow Knifty Knitter loom or other large gauge loom with minimum of 41 pegs.
· 350-600 yards of Bulky Weight Yarn of your choice. XS, S&M need 350-370 yards for short sleeve version; L&XL will need up to 550 yards for short sleeve version.
· Knitting Tool
· Tapestry Needle
Gauge:
2 stitches, and 3 rows per inch.
Sizes:
XS(S, M, L, XL) Bust measurement 28-30(32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46) There are directions in the pattern for customizing the fit and length of the sweater. If you need to make a size larger than stated simply follow the custom size directions and use the XL directions for the armholes and sleeves. And don’t forget to add on another ball of yarn so you don’t run out! Hey if you don’t use it you can always return it!
Techniques Used:
- Cable Cast on
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E-wrap twisted knit stitch
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Garter stitch
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Basic bind off
The sleeves are nicely fitted.. no more baggy loose drop sleeves here; and directions are given for customizng the Jacket size, length, and sleeve style! Knit it up in cap sleeve, short sleeve, elbow length, or long!! Make it how you want it!! Internet links to tutorials for techniques used are in the pattern so you can just click on the links and go to the sites that will help you!! Wear it down pin it up, this Jacket is a great versatile piece!!! And it sure kept me warm in church on Sunday!!
Last but not least!!! The winner of the Swing Jacket knit kit is……. Liz!!! Email me Liz so we can set up getting you your patern and yarn!!!!
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