Port Jacket

The Port Jacket is worked from the top down. It features thoughtful design elements such as the shaped collar, tidy buttonholes, and ribbing along the armholes. These details create a touch of modern elegance, making this jacket a versatile addition to any wardrobe. The boxy silhouette ensures a comfortable fit, perfect for layering over other garments during cooler months. Sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL The Port Jacket has around 12" {30 cm} of positive ease for sizes XS-L and gradually less positive ease for sizes XL-5XL. Sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL correspond to a bust circumference of 30 (34) 36 (40) 45 (48) 52 (56) 60" {76 (86) 91 (101.5) 113.5 (122) 131.5 (140) 152.5 cm}. For example: If you measure a 34" {86 cm} bust you will make size (S) with a finished bust circumference of 46" {115 cm}. Sample shown modeled is 5' 2" {157 cm} tall wearing Size (S) with approx. 12" {30 cm} positive ease. Finished Bust Circumference 42 (46) 48 (52) 54 (55) 57 (59) 62" \[105 (115) 120.5 (130) 135 (137) 143 (148) 155 cm\] Gauge 17 sts and 26 rows = 4 x 4" \[10 x 10 cm\] in stockinette st worked flat on 5 mm (US Size 8) needles, blocked Needle Size 5 mm (US Size 8) 16" and 32-40" circular needles, or the required needles to obtain gauge 4.5 mm (US Size 7) double pointed needle, 16", and 32-40" circular needles, or one size down from main needles *Note:* An additional needle size down may be required if the button band width is not met as mentioned on Page 8 Materials 500 (550) 550 (600) 600 (650) 650 (700) 700 g Istex Léttlopi (100% Icelandic wool, 50 g = 109 yds) in colorway Light Grey Heather 0056, 10 (11) 11 (12) 12 (13) 13 (14) 14 skeins Toggles/Buttons Five measuring 1¼” or 32 mm (natural wooden toggles were used for sample) Yarn Substitute Any worsted weight yarn that meets gauge such as: Biches & Bûches Le Coton & Alpaca Wooldreamers Mota Rosa Pomar Badana Hjelholts Uldspinderi Håndværksgarn Notions 10 removable stitch markers; scrap yarn or extra cables; tapestry needle; row counter (optional) Techniques Knitting flat, knitting in the round, long-tail cast-on, *backwards loop cast-on*, increasing, *decreasing,* *German Short Rows*, holding stitches, *picking up stitches*, *sewn tubular bind-off*, *Italian Cast-on*, *buttonholes*, wet blocking *Indicates linked video support* Schematic included.