ASHLEY RAO HANDKNITS

Graphic asymmetrical shaping, an exposed zipper closure, and the refined edges of tubular cast-on and bind-off techniques keep single rib interesting in this motorcycle-style jacket.

 

Originally published in Knitscene Winter 2013.

 

Construction

bottom-up body; set-in sleeves

 

Finished Size

28 (33, 36, 39, 42)” bust circumference

 

Yarn

Berroco Voyage

This jacket uses a bulky alpaca yarn with a lofty chainette construction for great stitch definition and a lightweight fabric.

 

Needles

• Size 6 (4 mm): 40” circular (cir) needle
• Size 8 (5 mm): 40” cir needle
• Size 10 (6 mm) needles