James by Kathleen Meehan

Craft: Knitting

This pattern is available on Ravelry.

James is a traditional lumber jacket worked in pieces from the bottom up. Raglan decreases shape the yoke and sleeves, and stitches are picked up to work the collar after seaming. Wear it as a sweater layer to head out in the snow, or as a jacket during a milder day.

The Left and Right Fronts feature generous pockets. The button band is worked simultaneously with the fronts, and a double knit collar keeps the chill out.

Donegal-based knitter Kathleen Meehan designed James in our Erin, an authentic Donegal heather comprised of 60% fine Irish wool and 40% New Zealand wool, it will last you for years to come.

SPECIFICATIONS

Yarn

Kelbourne Woolens Erin (60% fine Irish wool, 40% New Zealand wool; 158 yds/100 gm skein): 9 (9, 10, 11, 12, 12, 13, 14) skeins.

Gauge

18 sts and 24 rows = 4” (10 cm) in reverse broken ribbing on larger needle, after blocking.

25.5 sts = 4” (10 cm) in honeycomb pattern on larger needle, after blocking.

Cable and Twist Chart (10 sts) = 1.5” (3.8 cm) wide on larger needle, after blocking

Diamond Panel Chart (17 sts) = 3.5” (9 cm) wide on larger needle, after blocking.

Sleeve Charts A and B (18 sts each) = 2.75” (7 cm) on larger needle, after blocking.

Needles

1 – US 7 (4.5 mm) 24”–36” (60–90 cm) circular.1 – US 9 (5.5 mm) 24”–36” (60–90 cm) circular.

Check your gauge and adjust needle size(s) accordingly if necessary.

Notions

Tapestry needle, two cable needles, stitch markers, removable markers, stitch holders or waste yarn, seven 1” (2.5 cm) buttons.

Size

39.5 (42.75, 46.5, 49.5, 53.25, 56.75, 60.25, 63.5)” 100.5 (108.5, 118, 125.5, 135.5, 144, 153, 161.5) cm finished chest, buttoned, with 1.5” (3.75 cm) front bands overlapped.

Cardigan is designed to be worn with 5–10” 12–25 cm positive ease. Please see schematic for more detailed finished measurements.

Skills

Cables from charts, increases, decreases.