Soigné jacket

This slightly cropped jacket features an all-over linen stitch in three colors, creating a woven, coat-like texture. A contrasting collar adds a subtle statement, while the clean lines and boxy fit offer a balance of structure and comfort.

 

Sizing

XS (S, M, L) (XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL) to fit an approximate bust circumference of 70-80 (80-90, 90-100, 100-110) (110-120, 120-130, 130-140, 140-150) cm or 28-32 (32-36, 36-40, 40-44) (44-48, 48-52, 52-56, 56-60) inches with 10-15 cm (4-6 inches) of positive ease. It is recommended to size down if between sizes.

 

Gauge

23 sts x 38 rows in linen stitch pattern on a 5.5 mm (US 9) needles = 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 inches), measured after blocking

 

Needles

5.5 mm (US 9) / 80 cm (32 inches) or 100 cm (40 inches) circular needles
5 mm (US 8) / 80 cm (32 inches) circular needles
3.5 mm (US 4) / 80 cm (32 inches) circular needles

 

Materials

3 different colors of Peruvian by Filcolana (50 g = 100 m (109 yds)):
Color A: 200 (200, 200, 250) (250, 250, 300, 300) g
Color B: 200 (200, 200, 250) (250, 250, 300, 300) g
Color C (color of the collar): 300 (300, 300, 350) (350, 400, 400, 450) g

 

Level of difficulty

5/5 or advanced. Required skills: short rows, picking up stitches, increasing & decreasing, magic loop, mattress stitch, Kitchener stitch.

 

Size guide

The jacket is designed with approximately 10-15 cm (4-6 in) of positive ease, meaning the jacket is 10-15 cm (4-6 in) wider than the bust its intended for. Measurements of the finished jacket:

Width around the bust: 93 (102, 113, 121) (131, 140, 148, 158) cm or 37.4 (40.8, 45, 48.6) (52.4, 55.8, 59.2, 63.2) inches.

Shoulder width (between most outer points of the shoulders): 43 (44, 46, 48) (49, 50, 52, 53) cm or 17 (17.8, 18.4, 19.2) (19.4, 20.2, 20.8, 21.2) inches.

Width of the upper sleeve (about 5 cm (2 in) above the elbow): 34 (35, 37, 38) (40, 42, 43, 45) cm or 13.6 (14, 14.6, 15.4) (16, 16.6, 17.4, 18) inches.

Length mid back (excluding collar): 49 (50, 52, 54) (56, 57, 59, 60) cm or 19.4 (20.2, 20.8, 21.6) (22.2, 22.8, 23.4, 24.2) inches.

 

Workflow

Soigné jacket is worked seamlessly from the top down. It starts with the back yoke, which is shaped using short rows, followed by picking up stitches for the shoulders. Once the shoulders are completed, they are joined with the back yoke on the same circular needle. The yoke is shaped with increases for the sleeves and body, while at the same time shaping the neckline. Afterward, the stitches are separated for the body and sleeves. When the body is finished, stitches are picked up along the side edges to create the bands. After both bands are completed, stitches are picked up for the collar, which is worked in the round.

 

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