Pattern description from Knit Simple, Fall 206: “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 (nylon)
• 2 (3, 3) balls in #9730 red
• 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

Measurements:

• Small (Medium, Large, X-Large)
• Bust (closed) 33 (36, 39, 42)“/89 (91.5, 99, 106.5) cm
• Length 15.75 (16.75, 17.25, 18.25)“/40 (42.5, 44, 46.5) cm
• Upper arm 13 (14, 15, 16)“/33, (35.5, 38, 40.5)cm

Additional Gauge: 11 sts and 13 rows to 4”/10cm over St st using CC and larger needles