Vogue Knitting Winter 2007/2008 #21

Designed by Joan Forgione

Show some 1940s flair in Forgione's oxford jacket, a waistcoat cardigan with a contrast patterned trim nipped at the waist and widely piped in a contrasting tweed at the peplum, shawl collar, cuffs, and button bands.

Difficulty level

MATERIALS

7 (8, 9) 1oz/50g balls (each approx 120yd/110m) of Dale of Norway *Harlequin *(wool/microfibre/alpaca/cashmere/viscose) in #1 taupe (A)

4 (5, 5) balls in #9 brown (B)

One pair size 6 (4mm) needles OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE

Size F/5 (3.75mm) crochet hook

Stitch holders, safety pins

Four "/13mm buttons

KNITTED MEASUREMENTS

Sized for Small (Medium, Large). Shown in size Small.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Bust (closed) 35 (39, 43)"/89 (99, 109)cm

Length 22 (23, 24)"/55.5 (58, 60.5)cm

Upper arm 13 (14, 16)"/33 (37, 40.5)cm

GAUGE

22 sts and 30 rows = 4"/10cm over St st using size 6 (4mm) needles.