Lady Bird

DESIGN INFORMATION Polish, sophistication, and grace: This Chanel-inspired jacket is going to slip effortlessly off your hook and into your wardrobe. Whether you’re the handmade dress type (like Megha, wearing the cream sample), or the tailored jeans type (like designer Kirsten in the blue sample), you’ll be utterly put together in this open-front crochet jacket. The name "Lady Bird" pays tribute to both designer Kirsten's daughter, nicknamed Birdie, and Claudia "Lady Bird" Johnson, a First Lady known for her quiet yet impactful advocacy for women's rights during her husband Lyndon B. Johnson's presidency. Lady Bird Johnson adeptly balanced traditional gender roles of the 1960s with pushing forward progressive ideas, paving the way for future First Ladies to pursue ambitious projects and political agendas. Among her significant contributions was the Head Start program, established to support the emotional, physical, nutritional, and educational needs of disadvantaged preschool children—a program that continues to make a difference today. Lady Bird Johnson's initiatives in traditionally female activist areas were quietly revolutionary, laying the groundwork for other First Ladies during the second wave of feminism. This jacket embodies the classic and structured elegance of Lady Bird Johnson's era, making it a timeless addition to any wardrobe. Lady Bird is an open-front crocheted jacket with set-in sleeves. Fronts, back, and sleeves are worked flat from the bottom up and seamed, and a Crab Stitch edging is applied to the neck and front edges. Instructions are provided for optional cup shaping using short rows. The cream sample is crocheted with Juniper Moon Farm Herriot, a 100% Extrafine Baby Alpaca DK weight that is perfect for winter layering. The grey sample is crocheted with Kelbourne Woolens Scout, a 100% wool known for its toastiness, classic appearance, soft texture, gentle bloom, and beautiful heathered colors. Wear this on-trend, yet secretly classic cardigan with chic trousers for an office party, or wear it as a cozy layer at home with shearling slippers and comfy joggers. However you wear it, the Lady Bird Jacket will be a delightful addition to your everyday handmade wardrobe. Please share your progress on Instagram by tagging me @kirstenjoel_designs and using the hashtags #ladybirdjacketkjd. I love to see all of your works in progress and finished projects! FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Sizes (1, 2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7) (8, 9, 10, 11) with Finished Chest Measurements (30.5, 34.25, 38.75, 42.5) (46.75, 50.5, 54.25) (58.75, 62.5, 66.75, 70.5)“ / (76.25, 85.75, 96.5, 106.25) (117, 126.25, 135.75) (146.5, 156.25, 167, 176.25) cm sized for (32, 36, 40, 44) (48, 52, 56) (60, 64, 68, 72)” / (80, 90, 100, 110) (120, 130, 140) (150, 160, 170, 180) cm actual chest; designed to fit with 4” / 10 cm positive ease. The beige sample is shown in size 5. The grey sample is shown in size 3, worn on 34” / 85 cm chest with 4.75” / 12 cm positive ease. CUP SHAPING (OPTIONAL) Lady Bird includes instructions for optional cup shaping using short rows. These short rows add additional length of fabric to the front chest to accommodate breasts. To choose a cup size, measure the length from the top of your shoulder to under your breast for your front, then measure from the top of your shoulder to the same horizontal level on your back. A helpful measuring point is where your bra band rests. Subtract the back length from the front length and subtract an additional 2” / 5 cm. Choose a cup size based on your result. If your result is: Less than 1.25” / 3 cm; omit the short rows 1.25 - 2.25” / 3 - 6 cm; work Cup 1 - adds 1.25” / 3 cm 2.25 - 3.5” / 6 - 8.5 cm; work Cup 2 - adds 2.25” / 6 cm 3.5 - 4.5” / 8.5 - 11 cm; work Cup 3 - adds 3.5 / 8.5 cm More than 4.5“ / 11 cm; work Cup 4 - adds 4.5” / 11 cm YARN Substitution notes: Look for a dk-weight alpaca or wool yarn that will create a dense fabric. If choosing an alpaca yarn, look for one that is dense to prevent the piece from growing in length. Substituting Herriot can be challenging, so it may be easier to swap it for a wool yarn if you’re looking for alternative options. Cream Sample: Juniper Moon Herriot - DK weight; 100% Baby alpaca; 219 yards / 100 g; photographed in Linen. Grey Sample: Kelbourne Woolens Scout - DK weight; 100% wool; 274 yards / 100g; photographed in 058 Grey Heather. YARDAGE Note: A 10% buffer has been added to all yardage estimates and rounded to the nearest whole skein. The estimates below include yardage for a 5 x 5” swatch. For accuracy, you can add the yardage requirements for your selected options together and divide by the yards/skein of your chosen yarn. Cardigan Body + Trim Fit Sleeves (1835, 2015, 2235, 2410) (2660, 2870, 3045) (3305, 3565, 3740, 3970) yds / (1675, 1840, 2045, 2200) (2435, 2625, 2785) (3020, 3260, 3420, 3630) m Approximately (9, 10, 11, 11) (13, 14, 14) (16, 17, 18, 19) skeins of Juniper Moon Herriot Approximately (7, 7, 8, 9) (10, 10, 11) (12, 13, 14, 14) skeins of Kelbourne Woolens Scout Cardigan Body + Full Fit Sleeves (1905, 2080, 2335, 2540) (2825, 3045, 3185) (3365, 3655, 3845, 4070) yds / (1740, 1905, 2135, 2325) (2585, 2785, 2910) (3075, 3340, 3515, 3725) m Approximately (9, 10, 11, 12) (13, 14, 15) (16, 17, 18, 19) skeins of Juniper Moon Herriot Approximately (7, 8, 9, 9) (10, 11, 12) (12, 13, 14, 15) skeins of Kelbourne Woolens Scout Adding Length? For each extra 1 inch / 2.5 cm you plan to add to the body length, you will need (45, 50, 60, 65) (70, 75, 80) (90, 95, 100, 105) yds / (35, 35, 40, 45) (50, 55, 60) (60, 65, 70, 75) m Cup Shaping Cup 1: (15, 15, 20, 20) (20, 25, 25) (30, 35, 35, 35) yds / (15, 15, 20, 20) (20, 25, 25) (30, 35, 35, 35) m Cup 2: (25, 30, 35, 40) (45, 50, 55) (60, 65, 70, 75) yds / (25, 30, 35, 40) (45, 55, 60) (65, 70, 75, 80) m Cup 3: (40, 45, 55, 60) (65, 75, 80) (0, 100, 105, 110) yds / (40, 45, 60, 65) (70, 80, 85) (95, 105, 110, 115) m Cup 4: (50, 60, 70, 80) (90, 100, 110) (120, 130, 140, 150) yds / (55, 65, 75, 85) (95, 105, 115) (125, 135, 145, 160) m GAUGE 18 sts and 13 rows = 4” / 10 cm over Forked Cluster Stitch Pattern worked flat with gauge hook, blocked. Begin measuring at the base of Row 1. HOOKS US F5 / 3.75 mm, or size to obtain gauge TOOLS Locking stitch markers, waste yarn, tapestry needle, blocking wires, blocking pins NOTIONS (Optional) Clip for cardigan closure as shown on beige version.