Jackie
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A button-down jacket in seven sizes XS(S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X), knit in an allover tweedy textured stitch, with set-in sleeves, hip pockets with flap and side entry, side hem slits, optional half belt, and shirt collar (opens to form lapels). All pieces are knit flat, bottom up, and seamed.
Sample shown here in Briar Rose Fourth of July (in colorway Black Cherries)
Buttons: 6(6, 7, 7, 7, 7, 7) .625-inch (1.5 cm) buttons plus 4 buttons for pocket flaps and belt (optional)
Substituting yarn and/or needles may result in a variation in size.
Finished Size:
35(38, 41.5, 44.5, 48, 51, 54) inches/89(96.5, 105.5, 113, 122, 129.5, 137) cm in circumference at chest (buttoned) to fit with 2-4 inches of ease
Yarn Requirements:
1425(1600, 1800, 2000, 2175, 2375, 2575) yds/1300(1475, 1625, 1825, 1975, 2175, 2350) m
Gauge:
20 sts and 28 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette (unblocked) on larger needle
20 sts and 30 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in Tweed Rib (washed and blocked) on larger needle
Needles:
size 5US (3.75 mm) for body or size to obtain correct gauge
size 4US (3.5 mm) for cuffs and collar (or one size smaller than body needle)