Knitted Jackets

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’‘’‘’‘’‘’‘’‘’‘’‘’‘’‘’ Contents I. Simplicity

Box Top Tyrolean Jacket Three Sisters Jacket Seedling Rachel’s Jacket Cusco The Wrapper

II. Contrasts

Northwest Celtic Dakota on the Side Baltic Bodice Wabi Sabi Bergen

III. Textures

Bloomsbury Jacket Puzzle Me This Edwardian Day Coat Edo Little Edo Ivory Leaves Scholar’s Jacket Inish Aran

IV. Materials and Techniques Bibliography Resources Acknowledgments Index

…:…:…:…:…:…:…:…:…:…:: northwest celtic The Salish, a First Nations People on Vancouver Island, have created graphically stunning knitted jackets for 100 years. The Cowichan sweater developed in the valley of the same name early in the last century from the hands of native spinners and knitters. While some were originally taught to knit by early Scottish settlers in the late 1800s, the design talents of the native artisans rose to the creation of the beautiful hand-spun, bulky knit, shawl-collared, naturally colored jackets that are favorites around the world. In tribute to the blending of these cultures, Northwest Celtic incorporates the garment style of the original Salish Sweaters with Celtic designs.

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Finished Measurements Chest

Length Sleeve

Size A

48" (122 cm)

26" (66 cm)

17½" (44 cm)

Size B

51" (130 cm)

28" (71 cm)

18½" (47 cm)

Size C

55" (140 cm)

30½" (77 cm)

20" (51 cm)

Northwest Celtic is designed with oversized fitting (see fit guidelines on page XXX).

Yarn: Brown Sheep Company Lamb’s Pride Bulky (85% wool/15% mohair, 125 yd [114 m] / 4 oz [113g]): 9 (9,10) skeins M-06 Deep Charcoal (color A); 3 (3, 4) skeins M-03 Gray Heather (color B). Needles: Suggested sizes for smallest jacket are given first; suggested sizes for larger sizes are in parentheses. 24" (60-cm) circular, 16" (40-cm) circular, and set of double-pointed needles size 10 (11, 13) (6 [8, 9] mm); 24" (60-cm) circular one size smaller than for body (mid-sized); 24" (60-cm) circular three sizes smaller than for body (smallest); set double-point needles two sizes smaller than for body. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Other Supplies: Markers, smooth cotton scrap yarn for holders, five 1" (2.5 cm) buttons Gauge in Two-color Pattern Size A: 15 stitches and 18 2/3 rows = 4" (10 cm) Size B: 14 stitches and 17 1/3 rows = 4" (10 cm) Size C: 13 stitches and 16 rows = 4" (10 cm) In order to maintain the integrity of the design Northwest Celtic is sized by gauge. Be sure you get the correct gauge for your chosen size. For swatch cast on 32 sts and work from Chart A as marked.

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πƒπƒπƒπƒπƒπƒπƒπƒπƒπƒπ bloomsbury jacket The Bloomsbury area of London, near the British Museum, was home in the early twentieth century to a group of writers who came to be known as the Bloomsbury group. These were young, modern thinkers who sought a cultural renaissance as the Victorian influences passed away. This jacket is a tribute to the group.

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Finished Measurements Chest

Length Sleeve

Size A

40½" (103 cm)

22" (56 cm)

16½" (42 cm)

Size B

44" (112 cm)

23" (58 cm)

17½" (45 cm)

Size C

48" (122 cm)

24" (61 cm)

18" ( 46 cm)

Bloomsbury Jacket is designed with standard fitting (see fit guidelines on page XXX).

Yarn: Jo Sharp Silk Road (85% Wool, 10% Silk & 5% Cashmere, 93 yds (85m), 1¾ oz (50g) ball): 17 balls 107 Cornsilk Needles: 24" (60-cm) circular needle size 7 (4.5 mm) for A, size 8 (5 mm) for B, size 9 (5.5 mm) for C; 24" (60-cm) circular and 16" (40-cm) circular needle three sizes smaller than for the body; 24" (60-cm) circular needle two sizes smaller than for the body. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Gauge in Stockinette Stitch Size A: 17 stitches and 25 rows = 4" (10 cm) Size B: 16 stitches and 24 rows = 4" (10 cm) Size C: 15 stitches and 23 rows = 4" (10 cm) Gauge in Cable and Garter Stitch Pattern Size A: 22 stitches and 25 rows = 4" (10 cm) Size B: 20 stitches and 24 rows = 4" (10 cm) Size C: 18 stitches and 23 rows = 4" (10 cm)

Other Supplies: Markers, smooth cotton scrap yarn for holders, cable needle, five ¾" (2 cm) buttons

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πƒπƒπƒπƒπƒπƒπƒπƒπƒπƒπ Classic Style, Reinterpreted Design Knitted Jackets features modern, wearable patterns inspired by garments and textiles from around the globe complete with beautiful photographs, step-bystep instructions, thorough techniques, and plenty of inspiration.

Inside you’ll find: ´ Twenty appealing jacket patterns, broken into

Simplicity, Contrasts, and Textures sections. ´ Patterns range in difficulty from beginner to advanced, featuring step-by-step instruction and stunning photographs ´ Knitting inspiration from around the world showing how historical styles can be updated for today’s knitter Innovative designs using stockinette, garter, and cable stitches to create chic projects such as the Edwardian Day Coat, the Bloomsbury Jacket, and the Tyrolean Jacket. Perfect for all skill levels, these patterns feature stylish and wearable designs that are fun to knit, are figure-flattering, and have comfortable shaping. Cheryl Oberle is a knitwear designer who teaches nationally. She has written for Interweave Knits and Knitter’s magazine and is the author of Folk Vests and Folk Shawls (Interweave). She lives in Denver, Colorado.

interweavebooks.com Paperbound, 8½ x 9, 144 pages 150 photographs, 35 illustrations ISBN 978-1-59668-026-5 $22.95 December 2008