Long Line Jacket by Golden Hands

Long Line Jacket

Knitting
May 1973
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
5.5 stitches and 11 rows = 1 inch
in garter stitch
US 5 - 3.75 mm
3.75 mm (F)
38, 40, 42 inch chest
English

Pattern requires 17, 17, 18 balls, each 50 gms.

Notions: 12 buttons.

Length to shoulder 27.25, 27.75, 28.25 inches.

Sleeve seam 18, 18.5, 19 inches.

Pattern and photo on pages 1862-1863 of book series, which calls for Reynolds yarn.

Text at beginning of pattern: “If you long to see your man looking realy elegant, knit him this tailored jacket worked completely in garter stitch. A fly front fastening hides the buttons. The shaped pockets, buttoned slit cuffs and a Mandarin collar all add to the slimming lines.”

Golden Hands publication calls for Unger Les Bouquets yarn.