Zen Jacket Mini

**Sizes:** 0-3m (3-6m, 6-12m, 12-18m, 18-24m, 2-3y, 3-4y). **Measurements: Chest circumference:** Approximately 47.5cm (50.5cm, 53.5cm, 57.5cm, 58.5cm, 62.5cm, 65.5cm). **Total length from mid-back (excluding collar):** Approximately 24cm (26cm, 28.5cm, 31cm, 33.5cm, 37cm, 38.5cm). **Recommended needles:** 2.5mm, 2 x 3.5mm (for collar), 4mm circular needles, 80-100 cm long (for body). 4mm short circular needles or dpns or magic loop technique (for sleeves). **Yarn:** Garn studio Drops Alpaca Boucle color light grey no. 5110 (Content: 80% alpaca, 5% polyamide, 15% wool. Weight/Length: 50gm= Approx. 14om) Garn studio Drops Brushed Alpaca Silk color grey no. 03 (Content: 77% alpaca, 23% silk. Weight/Length: 25gm= Approx. 14om) Garn studio Drops Lima color chalk no.9025 (Content: 65% wool, 35% alpaca. Weight/Length: 50gm= Approx. 10om) **Amount of yarn used:** Drops Alpaca Boucle: 50 (50, 50, 50, 50, 50, 50) gms Drops Brushed Alpaca Silk: 25 (25, 25, 25, 25, 25, 25) gms Drops Lima: 200 (200, 250, 250, 300, 300, 350) gms **Extras:** 5 (5, 6, 6, 6, 6, 7) round buttons (18-20 mm). **Gauge/Tension:** 20 sts x 40 rows/rounds in Shakers Rib pattern using Lima on 4mm needles = 10cm x 10cm 18-20 sts x 28-30 rows/rounds in Stockinette stitch using Alpaca Boucle together with Brushed Alpaca Silk on 3.5 mm needles = 10cm x 10cm **Difficulty level:** Advanced *This is a technical garment pattern intended for experienced knitters. Requires confidence with complex construction and finishing techniques, including double-knitting. Not suitable for beginners or first garments.* Zen Jacket Mini is knitted Top-Down, starting with the collar then working the raglan yoke back and forth, after that separation for body and sleeves, then continue working on the body till it’s finished. Stitches are then picked up across the fronts to form the buttonhole/button bands, and finally sleeves are worked in the round. This Jacket is of a classic fit and has approximately 5-10 cm of positive ease. **Please note that:** 1- Any change in stitch / row gauge or switching to yarn of different composition might not give you the same finished measurements or finished look. 2- The pattern is only available in English, and it is not guaranteed that the pattern would be clear if it was translated using translating applications or Google! 3- No refunds are available for PDF downloads. If you experience any issues or need assistance, please email customer support at: nash.knits@hotmail.com and allow 24 to 48 business hours for a response.