How to Crochet a Stylish Jacket with Lace Border

You’ll Need:

350 (400) 450g of beige yarn (38% alpaca, 30% camel wool, 26% polyamide, 6% wool; 150m/50g);

Crochet hooks size 5.5 and 6.

Size:

S (M) L.

Used Patterns

Main Pattern:

The quantity of stitches is multiple of 3 + 2. Work according to scheme 1. Start each row as per the scheme with 3 chain stitches increase instead of the 1st double crochet and stitches before pattern repeat, pattern repeat, finish with stitches after pattern repeat.

Lace Border:

1 pattern repeat = 12 set-up chain stitches. The quantity of stitches is multiple of 12 + 4. Make corners according to scheme 2. Start every circle row according to the scheme, make chain stitch instead of the 1st stitch and finish with 1 slip stitch. Turn to the beginning of the next circle row with the help of slip stitch, pattern repeat, make corners and turn circle row according to the scheme.

Stitches Control:

14 stitches x 7 rows = 10 x 10 cm.

Instructions

Make 128 (140) 152 chain stitches + 3 chain stitches increase and work with the main pattern. In 35.5 cm = 25 rows (38.5 cm = 27 rows) 38.5 cm = 27 rows from the set-up row, divide your work for arm-holes. At first, continue making back on the central 62 (68) 74 stitches according to the pattern. In 18.5 cm = 13 rows (18.5 cm = 13 rows) 21.5 cm = 15 rows from the beginning of arm-holes, finish your work. There is 1 stitch left for arm-holes. Continue work on the last 32 (35) 38 stitches according to the pattern for the left front. Finish your work at the height of the back. Make right front on the first 32 (35) 38 stitches in the same way as the left front.

Sleeves

Make 32 (35) 38 chain stitches + 3 chain stitches increase and work with the main pattern. For sleeve chamfers, increase 10 (10) 11 x 1 stitch in every 3rd row from both sides. Make increases as double crochets and include them in the pattern = 52 (55) 60 stitches. In 46 cm = 32 rows (48.5 cm = 34 rows) 50 cm = 35 rows from the set-up row, finish sleeve.

Assembly

Make shoulder seams to 13.5 cm = 19 stitches (15 cm = 21 stitches) 16.5 cm = 23 stitches long from both sides. Make sleeve seams and sew up the sleeves. Fasten the edges of sleeves with 1 row of single crochets and 1 row of “shrimp stitch” with crochet hook size 5. Fasten all the edges of the jacket with lace border using crochet hook size 6.