Summer Jacket

A classic shawl-collared jacket for smart casual wear in warm weather, with a sheer transparent look and a very soft drape that hugs the body closely. Tailored for comfort with a fitted collar, sloping shoulders, tapered raglan sleeves and either a straight body profile or an optional method to shape the waist for both women and men. The jacket is worked from the top downwards in a flexible diamond mesh. Construction begins with a V-neckline, then the collar is shaped with short rows, then further components are simply worked onto each other. For more adventurous makers, included are optional butterfly lace motifs that can be placed as desired. Contents: Simple guide for choosing your garment size based on your back neck measurement (to suit your own gauge), comprehensive section on pattern alteration, row-by-row written instructions (for both UK and USA terminology), detailed stitching charts, tutorial for the lace technique with sample motifs.