Cut and Out Jacket

**CONSTRUCTION** This double-sided jacket is worked bottom-up in one piece up to the underarms, then fronts and back are worked separately to shoulders. Left front edge is straight; right front edge is shaped to follow the shape of the pattern. The sleeves are worked flat in one piece, bottom-up to the cap. Then, the edges are seamed together to create the diamond-shaped cutouts. The cap is worked flat to top; the center of the cap is positioned above the sleeve seam. **The pattern includes TWO CHART OPTIONS:** The original floral motif, published in Vogue Knitting (Fall 2020) as the winning design in the color category in Shirley Paden’s DAL 6 competition, and a new psychedelic chart — a modern, geometric interpretation developed especially for this release. **FULL WORKSHOP AVAILABLE** If this jacket feels beyond your current skills—but you’re curious, motivated, and ready to learn—there’s a full, start-to-finish workshop designed to guide you every step of the way. The workshop breaks the entire process down clearly: from swatching and understanding double knitting, through shaping, clean edges, buttonholes, seaming, and finishing. Every technique is shown in close-up, explained calmly, and practiced as you knit the actual jacket—so nothing is left to guesswork. You can find the workshop [at this link][1] **FINISHED MEASUREMENTS** Women’s 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9) Bust: 33 (37.5, 42.25, 47.25, 51.75) (56.75, 61, 66, 70.5)" / 84 (95, 107.5, 120, 131.5) (144, 155, 167.5, 179)cm Length: 18 (18.5, 18.75, 19.25, 19.5) (20, 20.5, 21.25, 21.75)" / 45.5 (47, 47.5, 49, 49.5) (51, 52, 54, 55)cm Upper arm: 13.75 (13.75, 13.75, 13.75, 18.5) (18.5, 18.5, 18.5, 18.5)" / 35 (35, 35, 35, 47) (47, 47, 47, 47)cm Recommended ease: 2-4” (5-10 cm) of positive ease, depending on your personal fit preference. **YARN** Originally knitted and designed for Brooklyn Tweed Dapple, 60% Colorado Merino Wool, 40% Texas Organic Cotton, 165y [150m] 50 g; Light colors: Macaron (psychadelic pattern) OR Medallion (floral pattern) Dark colors: Currant (psychadelic pattern) OR Balze (floral pattern) Since this yarn has unfortunately been discontinued, I want to share my thoughts and guidance on choosing a suitable substitute: Because this jacket is worked in double knitting, the fabric is double-layered. For this reason, I recommend using a lightweight yarn — ideally woolen-spun, non-superwash, and one that holds its shape well. More drapey yarns may result in a softer, more cardigan-like look, rather than the structured jacket fabric this design is meant to have. I found three perfect options - all match gauge using US 4 (3.5 mm) needles (instead of US3 (3.25 mm) used originally): **Option A:** John Arbon Textiles Appledore DK, 40% Devon Closewool / 40% Romney / 20% Exmoor Blueface (non-superwash), 273y [250m] 100 g; This yarn has the most grip and structure, holding its shape exceptionally well. While still soft, it may feel too rustic for those sensitive to wool. **Option B:** John Arbon Textiles Knit by Numbers DK, 50% Bluefaced Leicester / 50% Falklands Merino (non-superwash), 255y [233m] 100 g; This is my preferred option for its softness and excellent shape retention, with 115 shades to choose from. **Option C:** John Arbon Textiles Devonia DK, 50% Exmoor Blueface / 30% Bluefaced Leicester / 20% Romney (non-superwash), 255y [233m] 100 g; This yarn is the softest option and also the most drapey. It’s a delight to knit with and will produce a more cardigan-like fabric. **Yardage** This design requires the same yardage for each color: Color A, dark color: 750 (850, 970, 1080, 1180) (1300, 1400, 1510, 1610) yds / 690 (780, 890, 990, 1080) (1190, 1280, 1380, 1470) m. Color B, light color: 750 (850, 970, 1080, 1180) (1300, 1400, 1510, 1610) yds / 690 (780, 890, 990, 1080) (1190, 1280, 1380, 1470) m. **NEEDLES & HOOKS** For Brooklyn Tweed yarn: Size US 3 (3.25 mm) circular needles, 32”- 40” (80-100 cm) cable. For John Arbon yarn: Size US 4 (3.5 mm) circular needles, 32”- 40” (80-100 cm) cable. * Circular needle is used to accommodate large number of sts, not to work in the rnd. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Spare buttonhole needles: 4 DPNs in your main needle size or smaller - preferably short needles. **GAUGE (after blocking)** 17 pairs and 27 rows = 4" (10 cm) over Body Chart, blocked. [1]: https://www.knitofthedragon.com/dk-jacket-workshop