Classic good looks and an
easy wearable style make
this jacket a go-to choice
for spring. Crocheted in a
bamboo and cotton blend
with a simple shell stitch,
this pattern works up
quickly too.Note: If adding buttons,
continue with Buttonholes.
Otherwise, proceed to Neck Edge.
Buttonholes
Work even in pattern until piece
measures 1 [1, 11/2, 11/2, 2, 2]
inch(es) above armhole shaping,
ending at side edge with a
RS row.
Next row (buttonhole row)
(WS): Ch 1, work in established
pattern across to last 4 sts, ch
4, sk 3 sts, sc in last st, turn. (10
[11, 12, 13, 14, 15] sc, 8 [9, 10, 11,
12, 13] 3-dc groups, 1 ch-4 sp)
Next row (buttonhole row):
Ch 1, sc in first st, sk 1 ch, 3 dc
in 2nd ch, sk 2 chs, sc in next sc,
continue in established pattern
across, turn. (10 [11, 12, 13, 14,
15] sc, 9 [10, 11, 12, 13, 14] 3-dc
groups)
Work 2 more rows even in estab-
lished pattern and then rep 2
buttonhole rows.
Neck Edge
Work even in pattern until piece
measures 17 [18, 181/2, 19, 191/2,
20] inches from beg, ending with
a RS row.
Row 1 (WS): Ch 1, work in
established pattern across to
last 8 sts, turn, leaving rem
sts unworked. (8 [9, 10, 11, 12,
13] sc, 7 [8, 9, 10, 11, 12] 3-dc
groups)
Continue as for Left Front
Neck Edge.
BACK
Row 1 (RS): Ch 98 [106, 114,
122, 130, 138], work row 1 of
stitch pattern. (25 [27, 29, 31, 33,
35] sc, 24 [26, 28, 30, 32, 34] 3-dc
groups)
Row 2: Work even in pattern.
Row 3: Ch 1, working in estab-
lished pattern, dec 1 st at beg
and end of row, turn. (25 [27, 29,
31, 33, 35] sc, 22 [24, 26, 28, 30,
32] 3-dc groups, 2 2-dc groups)
Sized
to
3X