Horseshoe Jacket

**PDF Pattern includes:** Written explanation Pattern chart Photo reference Video link for technique **Difficulty:** Advanced / Challenge Horseshoe jacket, same as horseshoe vest, is inspired by the U-shaped metal plate that protects a horse's hoof from wear. Garment features large horseshoe cables with plaids, bulky statement braids, and classic ribbing trims. **WORKFLOW** Horseshoe jacket is worked from top down in horseshoe cable stitch with plaid stitch in one piece. **SIZES** XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL **GARMENT MEASUREMENTS** **Bust Circumference:** 94 (100) 107 (114) 121 (127) 134 cm [37 (39.4) 42.1 (44.9) 47.6 (50) 52.8 inches] **Overall Length (back top trim edge to bottom edge):** 54 (55) 56 (58) 59 (60) 62 cm [21.3 (21.7) 22 (22.8) 23.2 (23.6) 24.4 inches] **SUGGESTED NEEDLES** 6 mm [US 10] circular needles ( 80 or 100 cm [ 32 or 40 inches] ) 5 mm [US 8] circular needles ( 80 or 100 cm [ 32 or 40 inches] ) ***OR*** required needle size to obtain gauge 8 mm crochet hook - for decorative braids **KNITTING DENSITY (AFTER BLOCKING)** In horseshoe cable stitch using 6 mm [US 10] needles 20 sts x 24 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches] In plaid stitch using 6 mm [US 10] needles 17 sts x 27 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches] In stockinette stitch using 6 mm [US 10] needles - for comparison 14 sts x 20 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches] **SIZE GUIDE** The jacket is intended for a cozy fit with approx. 5-10 cm [2-4 inches] of positive ease, meaning it is designed to be about 5-10 cm [2-4 inches] larger in circumference than your bust measurement, depending on preference. For which size to choose, can be varies from person to person. It would be a good idea to measure some of your favorite comfortable fitting thick cardigan to help you find out how much positive ease you tend to like. Then, pick the size accordingly. *Photo shows a typical XS/S with bust circumference (or around your widest part of your upper body) of 88 cm [34.6 inches] wearing a size XS with approx. 6 cm positive ease.* **SUGGESTED MATERIALS** **Main Yarn** 1250 (1350) 1450 (1550) 1650 (1750) 1850 gr. Aiayu, Baby Llama, 50 gr. / 50 m - Pure Caramel *Knit the jacket with 1 strand of baby llama.* **Accent Braids Yarn (Optional)** 4 strands of leftover worsted or aran yarn held together (approx. 150 m each) **4-5 Buttons:** approx. 2.3 cm [0.91 inches] diam. each **Yarn Alternatives** 1 strand of Aran weight yarn OR 1 strand of bulky yarn