CHORE

from the collection, Spring Has Come

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Chore is a structured unisex jacket, with double-layered hems, button bands and collar. It features 2-3 useful pockets, and special details such as faux garter stitch seams, and a button at the back of the collar. 

SIZES

1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)

Finished chest (fullest point) circumference, including front bands: 96.5 (107, 117, 127, 137) (147.5, 157.5, 167.5, 178)cm / 38 (42, 46, 50, 54) (58, 62, 66, 70) inches – to be worn with approximately 15-20cm / 6-8 inches positive ease.

Fabio’s height is 172cm / 5 feet 8 inches, with a chest (fullest point) circumference of 99cm / 39 inches, an upper arm circumference of 33.5 cm / 13 inches and is shown wearing the tall version in size 3. 

YARN

Recommended Yarn

Topsy Farms PURE SHEEP WOOL WORSTED 2 PLY (aran-weight; 100% wool; 183m / 200yds per 113g/ 4oz skeins

Shade shown: Navy

Yarn Amounts

Standard Lengths

8 (9, 9, 10, 11) (12, 12, 13, 14) skeins

Or approximately 1375 (1510, 1645, 1800, 1965) (2070, 2210, 2345, 2455)m / 1510 (1660, 1810, 1980, 2160) (2280, 2430, 2580, 2700) yards of an aran-weight yarn

Tall Lengths

For tall lengths, you will need 1 extra skein of yarn or approximately  an extra 30 (30, 35, 35, 40) (40, 45, 45, 45)m / 35 (35, 40, 40, 45) (45, 50, 50, 50) yards of aran-weight yarn 

If adding or subtracting length to this design, please be aware that meterage / yardage amounts will differ.

Yarn Substitution

Choose a sturdy wool aran-weight yarn that has good structure and not too much drape. Idea: Briggs & Little Heritage 

NEEDLES

• 5mm / US 8 circular needle, 100cm / 40 inch length AND needles suitable for working small circumferences in the round

• 3.75mm / US 5 circular needle, 100cm / 40 inch length, AND needles suitable for working small circumferences in the round, plus a spare circular needle for grafting, and a single DPN

• 4mm / US 6 circular needle, 60cm / 24 inch length for collar

• Crochet hook approximately 3.5mm for Provisional Cast-on (slightly smaller or larger is fine)

Always use a needle size that will result in the correct gauge after blocking.

GAUGE (after blocking)

16 stitches & 23 rows = 10cm / 4 inches on 5mm / US 8 needles in Stockinette stitch.

Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.