Classic cables alternate with openwork in this jacket. Worked in separate pieces, the pattern creates a self-scalloping lower edge. The short, set-in sleeves are finished with reverse single crochet, as is the body and small, stand-up collar.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Size: Finished Bust Size 38 (42, 44, 47)” to fit size Small (Medium, Large, Extra-large)
Armhole depth: 7½ (8, 8½, 9)”
Side to underarm: 14 (14, 15, 16)”
Sleeve Length: 6 (6, 7, 7)”
2” positive ease recommended.
Shown in size 42”.
Gauge: 24 sts and 29 rows = 4” [10 cm] in Stitch Patt
Materials
Yarn:
Plymouth Yarn Linaza Hand Dyed (50% Alpaca, 25% Linen, 25% Tencel; 440 yards [402 meters]/100 grams): #8 Charcoal Grey/Deep Garnet, 5 (6, 6, 7) hanks.
Needles: US size 6 (4mm): straight or circular
Notions: Cable needle (cn); stitch markers; tapestry needle; US size G/6 (4.0 mm) crochet hook
Abbreviations
Wyif: With yarn in front.
Special Stitches
CDD (Centered Double Decrease): Sl 2 sts tog knitwise to RH needle, knit next st, pass 2 sl sts over knit st. Center st will lie on top of other 2 sts.
4/4FC: Sl 4 sts to cn and hold in front, k4, k4 from cn.
4/4BC: Sl 4 sts to cn and hold in back, k4, k4 from cn.
3/3FC: Sl 3 sts to cn and hold in front, k3, k3 from cn.
Pattern Notes
Two strands of yarn are held together for entire garment.
To make keeping track of pattern sequence easier, place a marker before and after each 10-stitch cable panel.
When armhole, neck, or sleeve shaping falls within mesh pattern area, make sure to keep stitch count correct. Each yo must be accompanied by a decrease or increase that is not part of the shaping.
Pattern
Back
CO 116 (124, 132, 140) sts.
Set-up Row: Referring to Chart Row 1, work from A to B 0 (1, 2, 3) times, B to C twice, C to D once, D to E twice, E to F 0 (1, 2, 3) times.
Cont in patt as est until piece meas 14 (14, 15, 16)” from CO, ending with a WS row.
Shape Armhole
BO 11 (12, 13, 13) sts at beg of next 2 rows – 94 (100, 106, 114) sts.
Dec 2 sts each end every RS row 4 (5, 5, 6) times – 86 (90, 96, 102) sts.
Work even until Armhole meas 7½ (8, 8½, 9)” above Armhole BO, ending with a WS row.
Shape Shoulders and Back Neck
Mark center 22 (24, 26, 28) sts.
Next Row (RS): Work to first marker, join second ball of yarn and BO marked 22 (24, 26, 28) center sts, work to end of row.
Working on both sides of neck with separate balls of yarn, dec 1 st at each neck edge every row 3 times, AT THE SAME TIME at each armhole edge BO 9 (10, 12, 12) sts once, then BO 10 (10, 10, 11) sts twice
Left Front
CO 58 (62, 66, 70) sts
Set-up Row: Referring to Chart Row 1, work from center (green) line to D once, D to E twice, E to F 0 (1, 2, 3) times.
Cont in patt as est until piece meas same as for Back to Armhole, ending with a WS row.
Shape Armhole
BO 11 (12, 13, 13) sts at beg of next row – 47 (50, 53, 57) sts.
Dec 1 st at Armhole edge every RS row 4 (5, 5, 6) times – 43 (45, 48, 51) sts.
Work even until piece meas 4½ (5, 5½, 6)” above Armhole BO, ending with a RS row.
Shape Front Neck
At neck edge, BO 8 (9, 10, 11) sts once, then BO 2 sts 3 times – 29 (30, 32, 34) sts.
Work even until Armhole meas same as for Back above Armhole BO, ending with a WS row.
Shape Shoulders
At each edge, BO 9 (10, 12, 12) sts once, then BO 10 (10, 10, 11) sts twice.
Right Front
CO 58 (62, 66, 70) sts
Set-up Row: Referring to Chart Row 1, work from A to B 0 (1, 2, 3) times, B to C twice, C to center (green) line once.
Cont in patt as est until piece meas same as for Back to Armhole, ending with a RS row.
Shape Armhole
BO 11 (12, 13, 13) sts at beg of next row – 47 (50, 53, 57) sts.
Dec 1 st at Armhole edge every RS row 4 (5, 5, 6) times – 43 (45, 48, 51) sts.
Work even until piece meas 4½ (5, 5½, 6)” above Armhole BO, ending with a WS row.
Shape Front Neck
At neck edge, BO 8 (9, 10, 11) sts once, then BO 2 sts 3 times – 29 (30, 32, 34) sts.
Work even until Armhole meas same as for Back above Armhole BO, ending with a RS row.
Shape shoulders
At each edge, BO 9 (10, 12, 12) sts once, then BO 10 (10, 10, 11) sts twice.
Sleeves
CO 70 (78, 86, 94) sts.
Set-up Row: Referring to Chart Row 1, work from A to B 0 (1, 2, 3) times, B to E once, E to F 0 (1, 2, 3) times.
Cont in patt as est, inc 1 st each end every 6th (6th, 8th, 8th) row 6 times – 82 (90, 98, 106) sts.
Work even until Sleeve meas 6 (6, 7, 7)” from CO, ending with a WS row. Mark each end st for underarm.
Shape Sleeve Cap
Work even for 10 (10, 12, 12) rows more.
Dec 1 st each end every RS row 4 (5, 5, 6) times – 74 (80, 88, 94) sts.
BO 10 sts at beg of next 4 rows – 34 (40, 48, 54) sts.
BO rem sts.
Finishing
Sew shoulder seams.
Set sleeves into armholes, matching underarm markers to first bound-off underarm st.
Sew sleeve and side seams
Collar
With WS facing, join yarn at left neck edge, pick up and p1 st in each st or row around neckline. Adjust sts if necessary to a multiple of 6 sts plus 2. CO 8 sts.
Row 1 (RS): Sl1 kwise, k6, p2tog (1 band and 1 neck st), sl1 pwise wyif, turn.
Row 2: K2tog, (1 band and 1 neck st), p to end.
Row 3: Sl1 kwise, 3/3FC, p2tog, turn.
Row 4: Rep Row 2.
Row 5: Rep Row 1.
Row 6: Rep Row 2.
Rep Rows 1-6 until all sts picked-up around neckline have been worked.
BO.Edgings
With RS facing, join yarn at side seam.
Work 1 rnd in single crochet (sc) around entire body opening, working 2 sc in each corner of front neck and lower edges. Make sure to keep work flat.
Join with sl st, do not turn.
Working from left to right, work 1 sc in each sc of previous rnd. Join with sl st. Fasten off.
With RS facing, join yarn at sleeve seam.
Work edging as for body. Fasten off.
Weave in all ends. Block to measurements, stretching out mesh areas. 
Which size is it?
Hi Tanja! The sample size on the model is a size small, bust size 38. Hope that helps! – Nicola, Editor
Looks like a nice pattern, but where is the chart?
The chart for the pattern is on the right under the photo (under the title DOWNLOADS)
Where is the Chart referred to in this pattern??
The chart for the pattern is on the right under the photo (under the title DOWNLOADS)