Brigitta designed by Julie Weisenberger
Brigitta is a chunky, cropped flared jacket that knits up in a weekend on #15 needles. It’s almost instant gratification.
This is a great beginner project and also a fun way to learn new construction techniques. You’ll learn about shoulder seams that are dropped to the back (this prevents a bulky seam on the shoulder) and sleeves that are started with a provisional cast-on so the cuffs are knitted down afterward (to get the exact sleeve length you want).
Skills Needed
CO, BO, knitting, purling, increasing, decreasing.
Pattern Includes
- Detailed, thorough instructions (with pictures).
- Email support from me, in case you have questions or get stuck.
Size
Small (Medium, Large)
NOTE: The open design of this jacket accommodates a range of sizing. It can be left open in larger sizes or closed with an inch or so of overlap in the smaller sizes.
Finished Measurements
- Bust: 33 (36.5, 40, 43.5)"
to fit bust size: 31-33 (34-36.5, 37-40, 41-43.5)" - Length: 18 (20, 22, 24)"
Materials
Yarn
Rowan Big Wool, (100% Merino Wool, 100g, 87 yds) 6 (6, 7, 8) balls. Sample knitted in shade 41.
Needles
24" or longer circular #15 needles or size needed to obtain gauge
Notions
There is no button or buttonhole in the pattern. I used a brooch to close this jacket. You can add a button-hole to the right front band if desired.
Gauge
9 sts and 13 rows = 4" square in st st, using #15 needles.
