Brigitta is a chunky, cropped flared jacket that knits up in a weekend on #15 needles. It’s almost instant gratification.

This is a great beginner project and also a fun way to learn new construction techniques. You’ll learn about shoulder seams that are dropped to the back (this prevents a bulky seam on the shoulder) and sleeves that are started with a provisional cast-on so the cuffs are knitted down afterward (to get the exact sleeve length you want).

Skills Needed

General knitting skills.

Size

Small (Medium, Large)

NOTE: The open design of this jacket accommodates a range of sizing. It can be left open in larger sizes or closed with an inch or so of overlap in the smaller sizes.

Finished Measurements

• Bust: 33 (36.5, 40, 43.5)"
  to fit bust size: 31-33 (34-36.5, 37-40, 41-43.5)"
• Length: 18 (20, 22, 24)"

Materials

Suggested Yarn

6 (6, 7, 8) balls Rowan Big Wool
(100% Merino Wool, 100g, 87 yds);
sample knitted in shade 41

Needles

24" or longer circular #15 needles or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions

There is no button or buttonhole in the pattern. I used a brooch to close this jacket. You can add a button-hole to the right front band if desired.

Gauge

9 sts and 13 rows = 4" square in st st, using #15 needles.