Blouson Jacket by Pat Menchini

Blouson Jacket

Knitting
December 2012
yarn held together
DK
+ Bulky
= Bulky (7 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 23 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch on 5.5mm needles with Softspun Chunky
US 8 - 5.0 mm
US 9 - 5.5 mm
1521 - 1865 yards (1391 - 1705 m)
Bust size 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42 inches
English

This cardigan has a slouchy look achieved by long raglan sleeve armholes and a large collar. However, a complex cable pattern draws it in a the waist and cuffs to add shaping.

The Sidar Softspun Chunky is used for the main body of the garment, with the Sidar Snuggly Baby Bamboo DK held double for the waist and cuffs.

Sizes available:
Bust size 32, (34, 36, 38, 40, 42) inches

Actual measurements 38, (40, 42, 44, 46, 48) inches

Yarn requirements:
9 (9, 9, 10, 10, 10) balls Sidar Softspun Chunky
3 (3, 4, 4, 4, 5) balls Sidar Snuggly Baby Bamboo DK

Also needs 5 buttons