Louise Silverman

for Design By Louise   1998

19 Adult Gifford Jacket
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"Easy chunky jacket pattern with crew neck or collar option," says classicist Silverman. This is such an essential basic shape that there's more than one version of it around: this is where skill in pattern writing shines, and here the designer presents a quick, classy version in the clearest terms. Seed stitch edgings and provide non-curling trim (the button/buttonhole edgings are worked of a piece with the left and right fronts). Sleeves are picked up from the peasant armhole (i.e., armholes are indented once) and knit down. A great pattern with which to play with just about any kind of yarn, smooth, tweedy, or novelty.