A button-down jacket in seven sizes XS(S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X), knit in an allover tweedy textured stitch, with set-in sleeves, hip pockets with flap and side entry, side hem slits, optional half belt, and shirt collar (opens to form lapels). All pieces are knit flat, bottom up, and seamed. Sample shown here in Briar Rose Fourth of July (in colorway Black Cherries) Buttons: 6(6, 7, 7, 7, 7, 7) .625-inch (1.5 cm) buttons plus 4 buttons for pocket flaps and belt (optional) Suggested Yarns: Stone Soup DK, Better Breakfast DK, Kent DK, Substituting yarn and/or needles may result in a variation in size. Finished Size: 35(38, 41.5, 44.5, 48, 51, 54) inches/89(96.5, 105.5, 113, 122, 129.5, 137) cm in circumference at chest (buttoned) to fit with 2-4 inches of easeYarn Requirements: 1425(1600, 1800, 2000, 2175, 2375, 2575) yds/1300(1475, 1625, 1825, 1975, 2175, 2350) mGauge: 20 sts and 28 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette (unblocked) on larger needle 20 sts and 30 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in Tweed Rib (washed and blocked) on larger needleNeedles: size 5US (3.75 mm) for body or size to obtain correct gaugesize 4US (3.5 mm) for cuffs and collar (or one size smaller than body needle)
