Pattern description from Knit Simple, Fall 2006: “A sleeveless shell, cropped tie-front jacket and pencil skirt pull together for one fantastic look or split up as stunning separates.”

Knit Tip: “The skirt and shell are designed for Bond’s Ultimate Knitting Machine but can also be hand-knit. (See Patterns section for hand-knitting instructions.)”

Materials:

• Simply Soft by Caron International, 6oz/170g balls, each approx 315yd/288m (acrylic)
• 2 (3, 3) balls in #9727 black
• For hand knitting, one pair each sizes 7 and 8 (4.5 and 5mm) needles or size to obtain gauge
• Crochet hook size G/6 (4.25mm)
• Two stitch holders, stitch markers
• Waistband elastic - 1 yd/.95m 1”/25mm wide for skirt

Measurements:

• Small (Medium, Large)

• Waist (approx) 26 (28, 30)“/66 (71, 76)cm

• Hips 36 (38, 40)“/91.5 (96.5, 101.5)cm

• Length 24 (25, 26)“/61 (63.5, 66)cm