Casual Blues Jacket
FINISHED SIZES
Instructions given fit size small; changes for medium, large, X-large, 2X-large and 3X-large are in [ ].
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust: 371/2 [41, 443/4, 481/2, 52, 553/4] inches Length: 22 [23, 231/2, 24, 241/2, 25] inches
MATERIALS
• Universal Yarn Bamboo Pop light (DK) weight cotton/bamboo yarn (31/2 oz/292 yds/100g per ball): 5 [6, 6, 7, 7, 8] balls #119
ink blue • Size F/5/3.75mm crochet hook or
size needed to obtain gauge • Tapestry needle • 1-inch button: 2 (optional)
GAUGE
In pattern: 12 sts = 23/4 inches; 11 rows = 4 inches Take time to check gauge.
PATTERN NOTES
When working decreases on fronts and back, keep the first stitch as a single crochet. Decrease in pattern, working 2 double crochets instead of 3 double crochets for the first decrease, 1 double crochet instead of 2 double crochets for the 2nd decrease, and so on. When working decreases for the sleeve cap, do not chain-1 at start of each row—just turn. This makes for a smoother edge. When working increases on sleeve, always keep the first stitch and last stitch as a single crochet. Increase in pattern, adding the new stitch in the 2nd and 2nd to last stitch. When working even in pattern where there is a partial repeat, work a single crochet in each single crochet, 2 double crochets in a 2-double crochet group and 1 double crochet in a single double crochet. Join with slip stitch unless otherwise stated.
STITCH PATTERN
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, *sk next ch, 3 dc in next ch, sk next ch, sc in next ch, rep from * across, turn.
Row 2: Ch 1, *sc in sc, sk 1 dc, 3 dc in next dc, sk 1 dc, rep from * across, ending with sc in last sc, turn. Rep row 2 for pattern.
JACKET LEFT FRONT
Row 1 (RS): Ch 50 [54, 58, 62, 66, 70], work row 1 of stitch
pattern (see Stitch Pattern). (13 [14, 15, 16, 17, 18] sc, 12 [13, 14, 15, 16, 17] 3-dc groups) Row 2: Work row 2 of stitch pattern. Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first sc, dec 1 st (see Pattern Notes), work in established pattern across, turn. (13 [14, 15, 16, 17, 18] sc, 11 [12, 13, 14, 15, 16] 3-dc groups, 1 2-dc group) Rows 4 & 5: Work even in pattern.
Rows 6–26: [Rep rows 3–5]
7 times. (11 [12, 13, 14, 15, 16] sc, 10 [11, 12, 13, 14, 15] 3-dc groups) Work even in pattern until piece measures 13 [14, 14, 141/2, 141/2, 15] inches from beg or desired length, ending with a WS row.
Armhole Shaping
Row 1 (RS): Sl st in each of first 4 sts, ch 1, continue in established pattern across, turn. (10 [11, 12, 13, 14, 15] sc, 9 [10, 11, 12, 13, 14] 3-dc groups) Work even in pattern until piece measures 17 [18, 181/2, 19, 191/2, 20] inches from beg, ending with a RS row.
Neck Edge
Row 1 (WS): Sl st in each of first 8 sts, ch 1, continue in established pattern across, turn. (8 [9, 10, 11, 12, 13] sc, 7 [8, 9, 10, 11, 12] 3-dc groups) Work even in pattern until piece measures 5 inches from beg of neck edge. Fasten off.
RIGHT FRONT
Rows 1 & 2: Work as for Left Front. Row 3: Ch 1, working in established pattern dec 1 st at end
of row, turn. (13 [14, 15, 16, 17, 18] sc, 11 [12, 13, 14, 15, 16] 3-dc groups, 1 2-dc group) Rows 4 & 5: Work even in pattern.
Rows 6–26: [Rep rows 3–5]
7 times. (11 [12, 13, 14, 15, 16] sc, 10 [11, 12, 13, 14, 15] 3-dc groups) Work even in pattern until piece measures 13 [14, 14, 141/2, 141/2, 15] inches from beg or desired length, ending with a WS row.
Armhole Shaping
Row 1 (RS): Ch 1, work in established pattern across to last 4 sts, turn, leaving rem sts unworked. (10 [11, 12, 13, 14, 15] sc, 9 [10, 11, 12, 13, 14] 3-dc groups)
Note: If adding buttons, continue with Buttonholes. Otherwise, proceed to Neck Edge.
Buttonholes
Work even in pattern until piece measures 1 [1, 11/2, 11/2, 2, 2] inch(es) above armhole shaping, ending at side edge with a RS row. Next row (buttonhole row)
(WS): Ch 1, work in established pattern across to last 4 sts, ch 4, sk 3 sts, sc in last st, turn. (10 [11, 12, 13, 14, 15] sc, 8 [9, 10, 11, 12, 13] 3-dc groups, 1 ch-4 sp) Next row (buttonhole row): Ch 1, sc in first st, sk 1 ch, 3 dc in 2nd ch, sk 2 chs, sc in next sc, continue in established pattern across, turn. (10 [11, 12, 13, 14, 15] sc, 9 [10, 11, 12, 13, 14] 3-dc groups) Work 2 more rows even in established pattern and then rep 2 buttonhole rows.
Neck Edge
Work even in pattern until piece measures 17 [18, 181/2, 19, 191/2, 20] inches from beg, ending with a RS row. Row 1 (WS): Ch 1, work in established pattern across to last 8 sts, turn, leaving rem sts unworked. (8 [9, 10, 11, 12, 13] sc, 7 [8, 9, 10, 11, 12] 3-dc groups) Continue as for Left Front Neck Edge.
BACK
Row 1 (RS): Ch 98 [106, 114, 122, 130, 138], work row 1 of stitch pattern. (25 [27, 29, 31, 33, 35] sc, 24 [26, 28, 30, 32, 34] 3-dc groups) Row 2: Work even in pattern. Row 3: Ch 1, working in established pattern, dec 1 st at beg and end of row, turn. (25 [27, 29, 31, 33, 35] sc, 22 [24, 26, 28, 30, 32] 3-dc groups, 2 2-dc groups)
Classic good looks and an easy wearable style make this jacket a go-to choice for spring. Crocheted in a bamboo and cotton blend with a simple shell stitch, this pattern works up quickly too.