Milan Jacket by Louisa Harding

Milan Jacket

Knitting
January 2006
Aran (8 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch with larger needles
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
4.0 mm (G)
335 - 505 yards (306 - 462 m)
0-6 mos (18"), 6-12 mos (20"), 12-18 mos (22")
English
This pattern is available from interweave.com for $7.99.

Note regarding Vreseis Fox Fibre Cotton: This yarn comes in cones, and less than one cone is required for sweater.

Alternative suggested yarn: Garthenor Organic Pure Wool Jacob, 3-4 balls

Pattern also requires size G/6 (4mm) crochet hook and 5 1" toggle buttons

This chunky jacket blends traditional and contemporary styling. The toggle buttons and button loops are reminders of a bygone age, but the simple textured stitch worked only on the sleeves make this a fresh, modern design.

Finished Size: Various sizes included to fit up to 18 mos or to fit chest circumference of 18″ (45.5 cm) – 22″ (56 cm): finished chest circumference (21″ 53.5 cm – 25″ 63.5 cmm), back underarm width (10.5″ 26.5 cm – 12.5″ 31.5 cm), armhole depth (4.5″ 11.5 cm – 5″ 12.5 cm), back neck width (4.5″ 11.5 cm – 5.5″ 14 cm), finished length (11″ 28 cm – 14″ 35.5 cm), sleeve length (7.5″ 19 cm – 10.25″ 26 cm).
Yarn: Vreseis Fox Fibre Cotton (100% Colorganic cotton; 840 yd 768 m/1 lb): green, less than 1 cone; on page 3 in Garthenor Organic Pure Wool Jacob (100% organic Jacob; 140 yd 128 m/50 g), marl 3 (4, 4) balls. Sweaters shown measure 25″ (63.5 cm).
Yarn Weight: Worsted weight (CYCA Medium #4): about 335 (425, 505) yd (306 389, 462 m).
Needles: U.S. sizes 5 and 6 (3.75 and 4 mm): straight. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Stitch holders; tapestry needle; size G/6 (4 mm) crochet hook; five 1″ (2.5-cm) toggle buttons.
Gauge: 20 sts and 28 rows = 4″ (10 cm) in St st on larger needles.
Originally Published: Natural Knits for Babies and Moms