Free Crochet Pattern Lion Brand Lion Wool - Lion Cashmere Blend Moderne Jacket

Pattern Number: 60617AD

Luxe yarns and uptown style combine in a dreamy jacket. Featured in the March 2009 Crochet-Along.

Free Crochet Pattern from Lion Brand Yarn Lion Brand Lion Wool - Lion Cashmere Blend Moderne Jacket
Pattern Number: 60617AD SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate SIZE: Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X Finished Chest 34 (40 1/2, 43, 47 1/2, 50) in. (86.5 (103, 109, 120.5, 127) cm) Finished Length 18 1/2 (19 1/2, 19 1/2, 20 1/4, 21) in. (47 (49.5, 49.5, 51.5, 53.5) cm) Note: Pattern is written for smallest size with changes for larger sizes in parentheses. When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. To follow pattern more easily, circle all numbers pertaining to your size before beginning. CORRECTIONS: (applied Aug 30, 2012) LEFT FRONT Raglan Shaping Row 3: Rep Dec Row - 20 (24, 26, 28, 30) sts. Rep last 2 rows until 18 (21, 23, 25, 27) sts rem. Sizes S and M only Work even in Pattern st for 1 row.

MATERIALS 820-125 Lion Brand Lion Wool Yarn: Cocoa 5 5, 6, 7, 7 Balls (A) 270-149 Lion Brand Lion Cashmere Blend Yarn: Charcoal (DISCONTINUED) 10 11, 12, 14, 15 Balls (B) Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size N-13 (9 mm) Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size J-10 (6 mm) Lion Brand Split Ring Stitch Markers Lion Brand Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)

GAUGE: 10 sts + 9 rows = 4 in. [10 cm] in Pattern stitch with larger hook and 1 strand each of A and B held tog. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles. STITCH EXPLANATION: sc2tog (sc dec) Insert hook into st and draw up a loop. Insert hook into next st and draw up a loop. Yarn over, draw through all 3 loops on hook. PATTERN STITCH Ch 1, turn, sc2tog over first st and ch-1 sp, *ch 1, sc2tog over next st and ch-1 sp; rep from * to last st, ch 1, sc in last st.

Rep this row for Pattern stitch.

BACK With larger hook and 1 strand each of A and B held tog, ch 48 (54, 58, 64, 68). Foundation Row (RS): Sc2tog over 2nd and 3rd ch from hook, *ch 1, sc2tog over next 2 ch; rep from * to last ch, ch 1, sc in last ch - 47 (53, 57, 63, 67) sts. Work even in Pattern until piece measures 3 1/2 in. (9 cm) from beg, end with a WS row. Dec Row (RS): Ch 1, turn, sc2tog over first sc and ch-1 sp, (omit ch-1 for dec), sc2tog over next st and ch-1 sp, *ch 1, sc2tog over next st and ch-1 sp; rep from * to last st, (omit ch-1 for dec), sc in last st - 45 (51, 55, 61, 65) sts. Note: The sc2togs of first pattern row following a shaping row (Dec Row or Inc Row) should be worked in the next 2 sts, these sts may be sc, sc2tog, or a ch-1 sp. Work 7 rows even in Pattern st, then rep Dec Row once - 43 (49, 53, 59, 63) sts. Work even in Pattern st until piece measures 10 1/2 in. (26.5 cm) from beg, end with a WS row. Raglan Shaping Row 1 (RS): Turn, sl st across first 2 sts, ch 1, work in pattern st to last 2 sts; leave last 2 sts unworked - 39 (45, 49, 55, 59) sts. Row 2: Work even in Pattern st. Row 3: Rep Dec Row - 37 (43, 47, 53, 57) sts. Rep last 2 rows until 25 (33, 41, 47, 51) sts rem, then rep Dec Row only until 19 (19, 19, 21, 21) sts rem. Fasten off.

LEFT FRONT With larger hook and 1 strand each of A and B and held tog, ch 26 (30, 32, 34, 36). Foundation Row (RS): Sc2tog over 2nd and 3rd ch from hook, *ch 1, sc2tog over next 2 ch; rep from * to last ch, ch 1, sc in last ch - 25 (29, 31, 33, 35) sts. Work even in Pattern st until piece measures 3 1/2 in. (9 cm) from beg, end with a WS row. Dec Row (RS): Ch 1, turn, sc2tog over first sc and ch-1 sp, sc2tog over next st and ch-1 sp, *ch 1, sc2tog over next st and ch-1 sp; rep from * to last st, ch 1, sc in last st - 24 (28, 30, 32, 34) sts. Work 7 rows even in Pattern st, then rep Dec Row once - 23 (27, 29, 31, 33) sts. Work even in Pattern st until piece measures 10 1/2 in. (26.5 cm) from beg, end with a WS row. Raglan Shaping Row 1 (RS): Turn, sl st across first 2 sts, ch 1, work in Pattern st to end - 21 (25, 27, 29, 31) sts. Row 2: Work even in Pattern st. Row 3: Rep Dec Row - 20 (24, 26, 28, 30) sts. Rep last 2 rows until 18 (21, 23, 25, 27) sts rem. Sizes S and M only Work even in Pattern st for 1 row. Sizes L, 1X and 2X only Dec 1 st at raglan edge on next (1, 3, 5) row(s) - 22 sts. Shape Neck Row 1 (RS):Ch 1, turn, dec 1 st at raglan edge, work in Pattern st

to last 5 (4, 5, 5, 5) sts (neck edge); leave rem sts unworked - 12 (16, 16, 16, 16) sts. Size S only Work 1 row even in Pattern st. Dec 1 st at each end of every other row 3 more times - 6 sts. Size M only Work 1 row even in Pattern st. Dec 1 st at each end of next 5 rows 6 sts. Sizes L, 1X and 2X only Dec 1 st at raglan edge only on next row - 15 sts. Dec 1 st at each end of next 3 rows - 9 sts. All Sizes Dec 1 st at raglan edge on next 3 (3, 5, 5, 5) rows, AT THE SAME TIME, dec 1 st at neck edge every other row 1 (1, 2, 2, 2) times - 2 sts. Next Row:Ch 1, sc2tog. Fasten off. RIGHT FRONT Work as for Left Front, reversing all shaping.

SLEEVE (make 2) With larger hook and 1 strand each of A and B held tog, ch 32 (34, 34, 36, 38). Foundation Row (RS): Sc2tog over 2nd and 3rd ch from hook, *ch 1, sc2tog over next 2 ch; rep from * to last ch, ch 1, sc in last ch - 31 (33, 33, 35, 37) sts. Work even in Pattern st until piece measures 1 1/2 in. (4 cm) from beg, end with a WS row. Inc Row (RS): Ch 1, turn, sc in first st, sc2tog over same st and ch-1 sp, ch 1, *sc2tog over next st and ch-1 sp, ch 1; rep from * across to last st, 2 sc in last st - 33 (35, 35, 37, 39) sts. Work 3 rows even in Pattern st, then rep Inc Row once - 35 (37, 37, 39, 41) sts. Rep last 4 rows once more - 37 (39, 39, 41, 43) sts. Work even in Pattern st until piece measures 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm) from beg, end with a WS row. Shape Raglans Row 1 (RS): Turn, sl st across first 2 sts, ch 1, work in Pattern st to last 2 sts; leave last 2 sts unworked - 33 (35, 35, 37, 39) sts. Row 2: Work even in Pattern st. Row 3 (Dec Row): Ch 1, turn, sc2tog over first sc and ch-1 sp, sc2tog over next st and ch-1 sp, *ch 1, sc2tog over next st and ch-1 sp; rep from * to last st, sc in last st. Rep last 2 rows until 25 (25, 25, 23, 23) sts rem, then rep Dec Row only until 7 (7, 7, 9, 9) sts rem. Fasten off.

FINISHING Sew raglan seams. Sew side and Sleeve seams. Collar From RS with larger hook, join 1 strand each of A and B held tog and work 57 (57, 57, 61, 61) sc evenly spaced around neck edge, beg and ending about 1 1/2 in. [3.8 cm] in from center front. Work in Pattern st, inc 1 st each end of every 4th row twice - 61 (61, 61, 65, 65) sts. Work until collar measures 4 1/2 in. (11.5 cm) from beg. Fasten off. Buttonholes Using ch-1 sps of pattern st for buttonholes, mark positions for 3 buttonholes on Right Front having first 1 in. (2.5 cm) below neck edge, last 6 in. (15 cm) above lower edge and rem buttonhole centered between. If desired, overcast edges of ch-1 sp buttonholes with 1 strand each of A and B. Buttons (make 3)

With smaller hook and 1 strand each of A and B held tog, ch 2. Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook; join with sl st in first sc. Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each sc around; join with sl st in first sc - 12 sc. Rnd 3: Ch 1, (sc2tog) 6 times; join with sl st in first st. Fasten off leaving a long end. Weave end tightly through rem sts. Flatten button slightly and stitch through all thicknesses to secure. Sew buttons on Left Front opposite buttonholes. Weave in ends.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES
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beg = begin(s)(ning) ch-space = space previously made inc = increas(e)(s)(ing) rnd(s) = round(s) sc = single crochet st(s) = stitch(es) WS = wrong side

ch(s) = chain(s) dec = decreas(e)(s)(ing) rem = remain(s)(ing) RS = right side sp(s) = space(s) tog = together

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*Lion Wool (Article #820). 100% Wool; package size: Solids 3 oz/85 g; 158 yd/144 m balls Prints 2 oz/78 g; 143 yd/131 m balls

*Lion Cashmere Blend (Article #270). 72% Merino Wool, 15% Nylon, 13% Cashmere; package size: 1.50oz/40.00 gr. (84yds/71m) pull skeins

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