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Sophisticated Rustic Jacket

Designer: Pam Allen
Published: January 25, 2008
Technique: Blocking, Borders, Edgings, Decreasing, Increasing, Ruffles
Skill Level: Intermediate

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Play up the sophisticated, and you can wear this jacket to parties or the office. Play up the rustic, and you can wear it on a hike. It is made in garter stitch in a thick-and-thin wool and linen yarn, and features feminine shaping, subtle ruffles, and contrasting buttons.

Finished Size: 37 (40, 43, 46)" (94 [101.5, 109, 117] cm) bust/chest circumference. Sweater shown measures 43" (109 cm).

Yarn: Classic Elite Zelda (70% wool, 30% linen. 93 yd [85 m]/50 g): #3645 zinc (MC), 11 (12, 13, 14) skeins; #3616 ivory (CC), 1 skein. Classic Elite Provence (100% cotton; 256 yd [233 m]/125 g) #2623 Bideford shrimp, 1 skein.NOTE: Classic Elite Zelda has been discontinued.

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Needles: Size 9 (5.5 mm). One 16" (40-cm) circular (cir) needle in any size smaller than size 9. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions: Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle; size F/5 (3.75-mm) crochet hook; three 1-1/8" (3-cm) plastic rings for buttons.

Gauge: 15 sts and 30 rows = 4" (10 cm) in garter stitch.

Skill Level: Intermediate.

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