Faux Fur Raccoon Short Jacket
Pattern for all sizes, $5.00
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Sized for S, M, L & XL
Skill Level: Intermediate
Originally seen in Interweave Knits, this smashing jacket is good for all seasons, all events! It would look stunning over an evening gown, or shabby chic paired with jeans and a turtleneck!
Please note that the sleeve construction in this pattern varies slightly from the construction in Interweave Knits magazine.
Left Chevron Animation
I’ve included my original instructions for the sleeve construction - when published in IK they were edited slightly to create a sleeve that I felt was a bit more difficult to knit than the sleeve shown.
Animated Sleeve Construction
The construction of the body of the jacket is the same as appeared in IK.
The jacket body is worked side to side from center front to center back on each side, then joined at the center back seam using a three-needle bind-off technique (explained in full in the instructions)
The construction is unusual, but not terribly difficult! Short rows are used to create the fullness at the bottom of the jacket and the unusual chevron shaping in the sleeves. I’ve posted an animated illustration of the bottom sleeve shaping to give you a taste of the adventure of knitting this!
The Details
Sized for S (M, L, XL, XXL) — 34-1/2 (37-1/2, 38-1/2, 41-1/2, 48”)” / 87.5 (95.5, 98, 105.5, 122) cm Bust/Chest circumference when buttoned. Coat shown measures 37-1/2″ / 95.5 cm If only one number is given it applies to all sizes.
Materials
Yarn A: SandnesGarn Funny Luxury, 100% Polyester
Color: grey/black # 2494 — 61 yards / 50 grams
Skeins Required: 8 (9, 9, 10, 11)
Yarn B: SandnesGarn Funny, 100% Polyester
Color: Black 1099 — 98 yards /90 meters 50 grams
Skeins Required: 6 (7, 7, 8, 9)
Gauge:
18 sts x 24 rows = 4″ (10 cm) in St st
with either yarn on larger needles.
Tools:
Size 9/5.5 mm needles
or size to achieve correct gauge
Size 7/4.5 mm needles
Stitch Holders
Sharp pointed sewing needle & thread
Darning Needle / Tapestry Needle
Stitch Markers
5 Large Hooks & Eyes
(Fur hooks are best for this)
