Petite Jacket

The Petite Jacket is worked from the top down seamlessly. First, work the neckband, then, shape the back part with short rows for a better fit. Next, the raglan increases, the body and the button band. The sleeves are worked last. Sew the buttons. Sizes: 0-1 month (1-3 months) // 3-6 months (6-9 months) /// 9-12 months (12-18 months) 18-24 months. Width (chest): 44 (46) // 48 (50) /// 52 (55) 57 cm; 17.3 (18.1) // 18.8 (19.6) /// 20.4 (21.6) 22.4 in. Total length: 23 (24) // 26 (28) /// 30 (32) 34 cm; 9 (9.4) // 10.2 (11) /// 11.8 (12.5) 13.3 in. Yarn: cotton, merino wool or mixed yarn, 165 m/50 g (180 yds/1.7 oz). Totals used: 100 (100) // 100 (150) /// 150 (200) 200 grams; 3.5 (3.5) // 3.5 (5.2) 5.2 /// 7 (7) ounces. Needles: 3.5 mm (US4) and 4 mm (US6) circular needles with a cable length of 40 cm (16 in); 3.5 mm (US4) and 4 mm (US6) double pointed needles. Notions: 3 mm crochet hook, stitch markers, about 50 cm (20 in) of waste yarn in a contrasting color, 5 (5) // 5 (6) /// 6 (7) 7 buttons with a diameter of approx. 1 cm (0.3 in). Before starting, be sure to make and wash the sample. Adjust the size of the needles if it's needed to achieve the correct gauge. Gauge of the stockinette stitch after washing and blocking – 23 stitches × 32 rows = 10 cm × 10 cm (4 in × 4 in) on 4 mm (US6) needles. Lace pattern after washing and blocking 24 stitches × 34 rows = 10 cm × 10 cm (4 in × 4 in) on 4 mm (US6) needles.