Monday 16 October 2017

CLOUDS JACKET


free crochet ladies jacket pattern
CLOUDS JACKET

This is a lovely lacy jacket that can be slipped on top of just about anything.  It is a pretty easy pattern repeat and I’d say it can be attempted by almost anyone.. so come along and let’s see how we make this lovely creation.  

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Materials usedToday I’ve used ~ 3.5 skeins / 175 gms of our superb Vardhaman Millennium variegated yarn with a 4 mm crochet hook

For Indians : You could use Anchor , Red ros ; Red rose metallic or   unbranded knitting cotton as well as Oswal or Vardhaman acrylic yarns

For Non-Indians : This yarn DK/ Sport ply yarn. This pattern will work with  Milford Satin knitting cotton, DMC Petra knitting cotton & Aunt Lydia Bamboo Viscose 10 knitting cottons as well.  The designer has given her selection too. 

Size : 32” – 34”
Difficulty level : Intermediate Skill level. 

Stitches used :
Starting slip knot : Here’s how you start with a slip knot.  https://youtu.be/lJcqsVcs8cw 

Starting slip knot 1 or the Sloppy Slip knot : This is a neat new way to start your work without a slip knot.  https://youtu.be/YfC7KmGpifs

What is a chain stitch ? Here is an easy video tutorial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXx5ukBjKkY

What is a slip stitch : Here is a neat video tutorial at https://youtu.be/weB3QNbA8Iw

Magic circle : To refresh your skill, please view this easy video https://youtu.be/ISC39yOqWro

Double Crochet : dc : yo, insert hk into st ; yo (3 lps on hk);
[yo, draw through 2 lps] twice.  One dc made. 
Check out the video at https://youtu.be/xdnjB27zpYo

Chainless start for Double Crochet : I dislike the ch-2 / ch – 3 start, and this is what I do to start my row of dc.
Check out the video at https://youtu.be/wskv3iTjRx0

Abbreviations used :
lp(s) : Loop(s)                  sc : Single crochet
dc : Double crochet         sp : Space                                           
sl-st : Slip stitch               ch : Chain
st(s) : Stitch(es)               hk : Hook
yo : Yarn Over
                                                           
                                   
Instructions : (Using U.S terminology)
Please note that I start all my rows with a ch 1, turning chain for ease.
Please check the top of this blog for easy video tutorials on all stitches used in today's pattern.
Please read through all my notes before you pick up your hook, so you know just where we're heading in our pattern.
In my patterns I work with the principle of stitch count and body measurement.  This means that you need to work the stitch count in pattern, till you get the measurement (length and/or width) that you need for your project. 

This lovely creation can be made in several sizes and I think you can use any yarn with a suitable hook for it too.  The yarn I have used is not one that has been suggested by the designer, and it worked pretty well.  What I did do was work a quick swatch though – and I would suggest that, only so that you can keep tabs of which size you need to follow using your yarn.

free crochet ladies jacket pattern

free crochet ladies jacket pattern

free crochet ladies jacket pattern

free crochet ladies jacket pattern

free crochet ladies jacket pattern

free crochet ladies jacket pattern

I decided to add a few buttons down the front button placket, rather than having to only depend on a belt to keep it closed.
If you so decide, here's what I did
a) Decide how many button you want, and the size of the button
b) Decide how far apart you'd like them
c) Work the first round of sc / hdc per pattern all around the front of the jacket and then place markers for where you want the buttons
d) Finally, depending on the size of the button, you will skip that many stitches when working along the right side of the jacket.  (You will stitch the buttons onto the left side of the jacket).

Pattern for right side of jacket placket
This is just general information as I do not know how large you would like your button.  So let's assume your button is about 3 sc stitches across.  *You will work your placket  till you are 1 sc away from the marker ; ch 3, and sk the next 3 sts (the marker should be the middle st you are skipping), sc in the next st and then continue all the way in sc till you are 1 sc away from the next marker* ; rep *to* till you finish all the marked spaces for the button holes.

Why are you skipping 3 sts and working ch 3? Because your button is 3 sts diameter.
So if your button is a-4-st diameter, you will sk 4 sts, and work a ch 4.  Got it?

Arm yourself for some quick work – this pattern goes pretty fast and you will have your lovely finished product in a few days.

I think this beauty would look fantastic sleeveless too.. what do you think?


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