I have a tough time knitting garments for myself, some parts are short, some parts are round, well you get what I mean. If you are like me, you’re always busy knitting a gift for this baby and a hat for that charity, but that beautiful yarn in your stash that you know would make the most gorgeous jacket, still sits there, waiting for the perfect pattern to come along. The time has come!
Jean Frost, a recognized master of hand knit jackets, has created a fabulous collection of custom-fit, hand knit jackets. Isn’t it time that you could knit for your body and not the industry standard? With Custom Fit Knit Jackets you can turn your measurements into dimensions. From casual to couture, this is like 3 books in one. The first step takes you through the process of measuring for your custom creation, the second is a collection of jackets in 10 sizes and 4 gauges and lastly, it’s a source that helps with the details and finishing of your custom creation.
On page 108, you will find a woven jacket created with Plymouth’s Worsted Merino Superwash(a machine washable, fine merino wool) in charcoal and off white.
A Woven Jacket, Page 108
Check out this description from the pattern in Custom Fit Knit Jackets. Look for it soon in your favorite yarn shop, bookstore, or online retailer.
"Let’s pretend! Slip stitches can fool the eye. Here, 2-row stripes appear to be interwoven bands. We chose black and white for head-turning, graphic elegance. The Chanel styling and simple, hidden-snap closure are perfect for office dressing."
Sounds like a great book for knitters!