Light and Feminine Jacket with Puff Sleeves and Exquisite Lace Pattern

This jacket features a fitted shape, puff sleeves, and a detailed lace pattern, offering a blend of elegance and whimsy for a versatile wardrobe addition.

Sizes

S/M (L/XL) XL/XXL

FINISHED CHEST CIRCUMFERENCE
96 (122) 135 cm

LENGTH
60 (62) 64 cm

MATERIALS NEEDED
Yarn (80% acrylic, 10% mohair, 10% wool; 100 g/550 m) — 2 (3) 3 skeins in white; size 5 and 6 knitting needles; size 5 circular needles 80 cm long; crochet hooks size 2.5 and 5; 5 buttons with a diameter of 15 mm.

STITCH PATTERNS AND CHARTS
STOCKINETTE STITCH
Knit rows — knit stitches, purl rows — purl stitches.

MAIN PATTERN
INCREASE 1 STITCH
Make a yarn over, in the next row twist the yarn over and knit it through the back loop.

GAUGE
18 sts x 22 rows = 10 x 10 cm, worked in stockinette stitch with size 6 needles.

IMPORTANT!
The knitting gauge must match the one specified! Therefore, before starting the work, knit a sample pattern: cast on 30 stitches and knit for 14 cm in stockinette stitch.
Then count the stitches in the middle section of the sample over 10 cm: if there are more than 18 stitches in this section, change to thicker needles, if less — to thinner ones. The main thing is that the density of your knitting matches the specified width. Knit the garment with the same needles as the sample.

If the instruction specifies only one number, it applies to all sizes.

Chart Explanation

The chart contains symbols that represent knit (blank square), purl (square with a horizontal line), yarn over (circle "O"), knit two together (an "X"), and slip stitch (two inclined lines).
"Раппорт" means the pattern repeat.
"Начало узора для рукавов" marks the start of the sleeve pattern.
"Закончить здесь перед проймой на спинке и полочках" indicates where to end before the armhole shaping on the back and fronts.

Working The Piece

BACK
With size 6 needles, cast on 87 (99) 111 sts, work 1 row (= purl row) in knit and continue in the pattern according to the provided chart. When the back length reaches the specified measurement, begin armhole shaping as directed in the chart and written instructions.

Right Front

Cast on 51 (57) 63 sts with size 6 needles and work similarly to the back, following the chart and making decreases for the V-neck as described.

Left Front

Mirror the instructions of the right front, with V-neck decreases made at the end of the row.

SLEEVES
Cast on the required number of stitches and work in pattern starting from the 14th row of the chart. Shape the sleeve cap as indicated.

Assembly

Join the pieces as described, working seams and edgings, attaching buttons, and creating loop fasteners as directed.

By combining the detailed written instructions with the provided chart, you will be able to create the knitting project as designed, ensuring that the pattern, fit, and finishings are all correctly executed.