Crystal Palace Yarns
Above close-up
to show the Raggedy textureRaggedy Cropped Jacket
a free knitting pattern - easy to knit jacketDesigned by Marilyn Turner
Materials: 12 (12, 13, 15, 17) balls Crystal Palace Raggedy col. 9162-sage mix, Crystal Palace Bamboo needles size 13, size J crochet hook and 2 buttons. Raggedy is a wool blend, fringed ribbon yarn.
Size: 38 (41, 44, 47, 50) inches finished chest size
Gauge: 13 sts and 16 rows equal 4” in St st
Pattern stitch: Reverse Stockinette (purl side is right side)
Back: Cast on 62 (67, 72, 77, 82) sts and work in Rev St st for 12 (12, 12.5, 14, 15.5) inches.
Arm opening: bind off 3 (3, 5, 5, 6) sts at the beg of the next two rows then dec 1 st ea edge every right side row 2 (3, 3, 4, 4) times. When piece measures 21 (21, 22, 23.5, 25) inches, bind off all sts.
Front: Cast on 31 (34, 37, 40, 43) sts and work as for back. There is no neck shaping, collar is folded back and a button is sewn on to hold the collar in place. Make a second front reversing the arm shaping.
Sleeves: Cast on 30 (32, 34, 34, 36) sts and work 7 rows in Rev St st. Then inc 1 st each side every 6th row 10 (10, 12, 12, 14) times. When sleeve is 17.5 (18, 18, 18, 18.5) inches, shape cap.
Cap shaping: bind off 3 (3, 5, 5, 6) sts at the beg of next two rows, 4 sts at the beg of next 6 (6, 8, 8, 8) rows, 5 (6, 3, 3, 5) sts at the beginning of next 2 rows, bind off rem 10 sts loosely.
Finishing: Sew pieces together. With size J crochet hook, work 1 row single crochet up the front pieces and around collar. Make two ties with either I-cord or chain crochet and secure to jacket just below where collar folds back (see photo). Fold collar back and sew on buttons.
Designed and Knit by Marilyn Turner for Crystal Palace Yarns
Copyright 2004 Crystal Palace Yarns/Straw Into Gold, Inc. - We are happy to share this pattern with knitters. The pattern may be used for non-commercial personal or knitting guild use. It is not to be used in any publication in print nor should it be reproduced in electronic/digital format without permission. Knitting shops carrying CP Yarns are welcome to print and share this pattern with customers of our yarns.
