The Little Esther Jacket is worked from the top down in a textured pattern. First, the back yoke is worked back and forth and shaped with increases. Then, the shoulders are worked from stitches that are picked up and knitted along the top of the back yoke. The body is worked back and forth. The sleeves are worked in the round on a circular needle from stitches that are picked up and knitted along the armhole openings. At the end, front plackets are worked as well as a ribbed neck edge. Begin by knitting a swatch to determine which needle size will give you the correct gauge in the textured pattern. The swatch can be worked using a chart in the pattern. Size guide The Little Esther Jacket is designed to have approx. 20 cm of positive ease. The sizes 1-2 (2-3) 3-4 (4-5) 5-6 (6-7) 7-8 (8-9) 9-10 (10-12) 12-14 years are designed to fit a chest circumference of approx. 53 (54) 56 (57) 59 (62) 64 (68) 72 (78) 82 cm. The measurements for the finished jacket can be found on the front page of the pattern (please note that these measurements are only achieved if the correct gauge is maintained). If the intended wearer measures 56 cm around the chest, you should knit a size 3-4 years. A size 3-4 years jacket has a chest circumference of 74 cm which in the given example would give the intended wearer 18 cm of positive ease. If the measured chest circumference deviates from the age guide, you can adjust the length to fit the person you’re knitting for. The same applies if the child is shorter or taller than average. Sizes: 1-2 (2-3) 3-4 (4-5) 5-6 (6-7) 7-8 (8-9) 9-10 (10-12) 12-14 years Bust circumference: 70 (74) 74 (80) 80 (84) 88 (92) 92 (96) 100 cm Length: 36 (38) 42 (43) 45 (48) 49 (50) 52 (54) 55 cm (measured mid back) Gauge: 18 sts x 30 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches] in texture pattern on a 4 mm [US6] needle Needles: Circular needles: 4 mm [US6] / 60 or 80 cm and 3.5 mm [US4] / 40, 60 and/or 80 cm ; Double-pointed needles: 3.5 mm [US4] and 4 mm [US6] Materials: Yarn Option 1: Sesia Nordica 8ply Yarn Option 2: Any standard weight 8ply / DK weight yarn All yarn requirements are shown on the Size Chart above 5 buttons (Ø = 20 mm) The pattern was developed as a part of Little Isager Archives. Difficulty: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (5 out of 5)
