Product Description
Knit in pieces from the bottom up, Mulled Cider is a sweater version of your favorite duffel-style coat. Simple lace detail runs up the front and down the back of one side, and a generous collar add a little flair. The front bands are wide and ribbed, with i-cord toggles meant to showcase your favorite leather buttons! I suggest a rustic tweed for an outerwear garment such as this, in a 100% wool blend that will wear well over time.
Mulled Cider Jacket by BabyCocktails
What is Being Made
Mulled Cider is a knitted jacket pattern designed by Thea Colman of BabyCocktails. This garment is a structured, wearable piece featuring a button-front closure, available in eight sizes ranging from 39 inches to 71 inches in circumference at the bust. The jacket is designed to be worn with approximately 7 inches of positive ease for a comfortable, relaxed fit. The finished circumference measurements range from 99 centimeters to 180.5 centimeters, accommodating a wide range of body sizes.
Techniques and Construction
This intermediate-level knitting project utilizes circular needles for working large pieces, with a recommended needle length of 29 inches or longer to comfortably accommodate the fabric. The jacket is constructed using a gauge of 16 stitches and 24 rows per 4 inches in the final, blocked fabric. The pattern requires careful attention to gauge to ensure proper fit across the various size options. Blocking is an essential finishing step for this project, as the final dimensions are based on blocked fabric measurements.
Stitches and Yarn Weight
Mulled Cider is knitted in aran weight yarn, a medium-weight yarn that creates a fabric with good structure and drape suitable for tailored garments. The pattern calls for US #8 (5mm) needles for the main fabric and US #7 (4.5mm) needles for ribbing or other detailed sections. The stitch gauge of 16 stitches per 4 inches ensures a fabric dense enough to hold its shape while remaining flexible.
Materials and Yardage
The recommended yarn for this project is Bartlett Farms Glen Tweeds 2-Ply, a 100% wool yarn that comes in 4-ounce skeins with 210 yards per skein. The yardage requirements vary by size, ranging from 1150 yards for the smallest size (39 inches) to 2550 yards for the largest size (71 inches), with intermediate yardage amounts for the six sizes in between. For those seeking alternative yarns, BabyCocktails suggests Harrisville Designs Watershed or other aran weight rustic tweeds in wool fiber as suitable substitutes.
Notions and Finishing
- Darning needle for weaving in ends
- Stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats and shaping
- Sewing needle and Harrisville Designs thread for button attachment
- 3 to 6 large leather or toggle buttons, measuring approximately 1 to 1.5 inches in width, for the front closure
The button quantity and placement will depend on the chosen size and personal preference for closure spacing along the front of the jacket.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Aran |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | BabyCocktails/Thea Colman |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | As noted elsewhere, a solid, tweed or heather wool in a rustic fiber that will wear well and provide warmth is the best choice for this sweater coat. |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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