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Core
A short jeans style jacket, very easy to wear.
Originally published in Rowan 21 using Denim, then updated to include a Handknit Cotton option in Rowan 29.
Sizes XS (S, M, L, XL)
To fit bust 32 (34, 36, 38, 40)“ / 81 (86, 91, 97, 102)cm
YARN
Rowan Denim
102yrds/93m (1.75oz/50g)
13, 14, 15, 15, 16 balls
(yardage 1326-1632)
OR
Rowan Handknit DK Cotton
93yrds/85m (1.75oz/50g)
12, 13, 13, 14, 14 balls
(yardage 1116-1302)
NEEDLES
1 pair 3.25mm (no 10) (US 3) needles
1 pair 4mm (no 8) (US 6) needles
BUTTONS: 9
TENSION
Handknit DK Cotton: 20 sts x 28 rows = 10 cm in stocking stitch on 4mm (US 6) needles.
Denim: Before washing.
20 sts x 28 rows = 10cm in stocking stitch on 4mm (US 6) needles.
Tension note: Denim will shrink in length when washed for the first time. Allowances have been made in this pattern for shrinkage (see size diagram for after washing measurements).
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