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Long and Lean JacketPattern Number: 70640B

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Long and Lean JacketPattern Number: 70640B

SKILL LEVEL: Easy

SIZE: Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2XFinished Chest 37 (40, 46, 49, 52) in. (94 (101.5, 117, 124.5, 132) cm)Finished Length 33 (34, 34, 35, 35) in. (84 (86.5, 86.5, 89, 89) cm)Note: Pattern is written for smallest size with changes for larger sizes in parentheses. When only one number is given, it appliesto all sizes. To follow pattern more easily, circle all numbers pertaining to your size before beginning.

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MATERIALS

• 790-422 Lion Brand Homespun Yarn: Wisteria 4 5, 5, 5, 6 Balls

• Lion Brand Knitting Needles- Size 9 [5.5 mm] • Lion Brand Knitting Needles - Size 10 [6 mm] • Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)

GAUGE:

14 sts + 16 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) in K1, p1 Rib with larger needles. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and thematerials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in.[10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hookor needles.

STITCH EXPLANATION:

STITCH EXPLANATIONssk (slip, slip, knit) Slip next 2 sts as if to knit, one at a time, to right needle; insert left needle into fronts ofthese 2 sts and knit them tog – 1 st decreased.

PATTERN STITCHK1, p1 Rib (over odd number of sts)Row 1 (RS): *K1, p1; rep from * to last st, k1.Row 2: K the knit sts and p the purl sts.Rep Row 2 for K1, p1 Rib.

NOTES:

1. Jacket is worked in 3 pieces, Back, Left Front and Right Front.2. Each piece is worked beg at the lower edge.3. When you see 'as established' in the instructions, this means to continue in the current pattern st.4. When you see ‘work even’ in the instructions, this means to continue working in the pattern st you haveestablished without changing the number of sts.

BACKWith larger needles, cast on 71 (77, 85, 91, 97) sts.Work in K1, p1 Rib until piece measures 8 in. (20.5 cm) from beg, end with aWS row.Note: End with a WS row means that the last row you work should be a WS

row, and the next row that you are ready to work will be a RS row.

Decrease Row (RS): K1, k2tog, work in rib pattern as established to last 3sts, ssk, k1 – 69 (75, 83, 89, 95) sts at the end of this row.Work even in rib as established until piece measures 15 1/2 in. (39.5 cm)from beg, end with a WS row.Rep Decrease Row – 67 (73, 81, 87, 93) sts at the end of this row.Work even in rib as established until piece measures 23 in. (58.5 cm) frombeg, end with a WS row.Rep Decrease Row – 65 (71, 79, 85, 91) sts at the end of this row. Work evenin rib as established until piece measures 24 in. (61 cm) from beg.SleevesCast on 23 (23, 23, 25, 25) sts at beg of next 2 rows for sleeves – 111 (117,125, 135, 141) sts when all sts have been cast on.Work even in rib as established until sleeve measures 7 (8, 8, 9, 9) in. (18(20.5, 20.5, 23, 23) cm) from cast on sts of sleeve.Bind off 12 (12, 12, 13, 13) sts at beg of next 2 rows – 87 (93, 101, 109,115) sts when all bind offs have been completed.Bind off 11 (11, 11, 12, 12) sts at beg of next row – 76 (82, 90, 97, 103) stsat the end of this row.Divide for NeckNext Row: Bind off first 11 (11, 11, 12, 12) sts, work in rib as established overnext 17 (19, 23, 25, 28) sts, join a 2nd ball of yarn and bind off center 31 (33,33, 35, 35) sts for neck, work in rib as established to end of row – 17 (19, 23,25, 28) sts for each side.You will now be working both sides of the Back at the same time, each sidewith a separate ball of yarn.Next Row: Bind off first 9 (10, 11, 12, 14) sts, work as established to end offirst side; on 2nd side, work as established to end of row.Next Row: Bind off first 9 (10, 11, 12, 14) sts, work as established to end offirst side; on 2nd side, work as established to end of row – 8 (9, 12, 13, 14)sts for each side.Next Row: Bind off all sts of first side; on 2nd side, work as established toend of row.Bind off rem 8 (9, 12, 13, 14) sts.

RIGHT FRONTWith larger needles, cast on 42 (44, 50, 52, 56) sts.Work in K1, p1 Rib until piece measures 8 in. (20.5 cm) from beg, end with aWS row.Decrease Row (RS): Work in rib as established to last 3 sts, ssk, k1 – 41(43, 49, 51, 55) sts at the end of this row.Work even in rib as established until piece measures 15 1/2 in. (39.5 cm)from beg, end with a WS row.Rep Decrease Row – 40 (42, 48, 50, 54) sts at the end of this row.Work even in rib as established until piece measures 23 in. (58.5 cm) frombeg, end with a WS row.Rep Decrease Row – 39 (41, 47, 49, 53) sts at the end of this row.Work even in rib as established until piece measures 24 in. (61 cm) from beg,end with a RS row.SleeveCast on 23 (23, 23, 25, 25) sts at beg of next row for sleeve – 62 (64, 70, 74,78) sts at the end of this row.Work even in rib as established until sleeve measures 7 (8, 8, 9, 9) in. (18(20.5, 20.5, 23, 23) cm) from cast on sts of sleeve, end with a RS row.Shape SleeveNext Row: Bind off 12 (12, 12, 13, 13) sts, work to end of row – 50 (52, 58,61, 65) sts.Work even in rib as established for 1 row.Next Row: Bind off 11 (11, 11, 12, 12) sts, work to end of row – 39 (41, 47,49, 53) sts.Shape NeckNext Row: Bind off 12 (12, 13, 13, 14) sts for neck, work to end of row – 27(29, 34, 36, 39) sts.Next Row: Bind off 9 (10, 11, 12, 14) sts for sleeve, work to end of row – 18

(19, 23, 24, 25) sts.Bind off 10 (10, 11, 11, 11) sts at beg of next row for neck.Bind off rem 8 (9, 12, 13, 14) sts.

LEFT FRONTWith larger needles, cast on 42 (44, 50, 52, 56) sts.Work in K1, p1 Rib until piece measures 8 in. (20.5 cm) from beg, end with aWS row.Decrease Row (RS): K1, k2tog, work in rib as established to end of row – 41(43, 49, 51, 55) sts at the end of this row.Work even in rib as established until piece measures 15 1/2 in. (39.5 cm)from beg, end with a WS row.Rep Decrease Row – 40 (42, 48, 50, 54) sts.Work even in rib as established until piece measures 23 in. (58.5 cm) frombeg, end with a WS row.Rep Decrease Row – 39 (41, 47, 49, 53) sts.Work even in rib as established until piece measures 24 in. (61 cm) from beg,end with a WS row.SleeveCast on 23 (23, 23, 25, 25) sts at beg of next row for sleeve – 62 (64, 70, 74,78) sts.Work even in rib as established until sleeve measures 7 (8, 8, 9, 9) in. (18(20.5, 20.5, 23, 23) cm) from cast on sts of sleeve, end with a WS row.Shape SleeveNext Row: Bind off 12 (12, 12, 13, 13) sts, work to end of row – 50 (52, 58,61, 65) sts.Work even in rib as established for 1 row.Next Row: Bind off 11 (11, 11, 12, 12) sts, work to end of row – 39 (41, 47,49, 53) sts.Shape NeckNext Row: Bind off 12 (12, 13, 13, 14) sts for neck, work to end of row – 27(29, 34, 36, 39) sts.Next Row: Bind off 9 (10, 11, 12, 14) sts for sleeve, work to end of row – 18(19, 23, 24, 25) sts.Bind off 10 (10, 11, 11, 11) sts at beg of next row for neck.Bind off rem 8 (9, 12, 13, 14) sts.

FINISHINGSew shoulder seams.Neck EdgingFrom RS with smaller needles, beg at Right Front neck, pick up and k83 (85, 87, 89, 91) sts evenly spaced around neck edge,ending at Left Front neck.Work in K1, p1 Rib for 1 1/2 in. (4 cm). Bind off.Sleeve EdgingFrom RS with smaller needles, pick up and k45 (47, 49, 51, 53) sts evenly spaced across lower edge of sleeve. Work in Garter st(k every row), for 3 in. (7.5 cm). Bind off.Sew side and sleeve seams, including edging. Weave in ends.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES

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beg = begin(s)(ning) k = knit

p = purl rem = remain(s)(ing)

rep = repeat(s)(ing) RS = right side

st(s) = stitch(es) WS = wrong side

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