Cambridge Jacket
Almost a year ago, I knit up this sweater for my guy, but only recently did I finally manage to take a picture of him in it.
Pattern:
Cambridge Jacket by Ann Budd from Interweave Knits Summer 2006.
Materials:
Cascade 220 in charcoal grey (4002). Coats & Clark 26 inch separating Sport Zipper.
Tools:
Size 9 (5.5 mm) Denise knitting needles. Size G (4.25 mm) Boye aluminum crochet hook (for crochet edgings).
Modifications:
For the shoulder shaping, I worked short rows instead of binding off in steps. Then I was able to do a 3-needle bind-off at the shoulder seams instead of sewing them together.
On the sleeves, I had to make some adjustments for the fact that my row gauge was different from the pattern.
Finally, I made the collar about 2½ inches tall instead of 3¾ inches.
Notes:
Initially, I was very leary that the single-crochet trim would not be enough to keep the stockinette-stitch edges from curling. In the end, I just trusted the design and was pleased to find that it hasn't really been a problem. Occasionally, the bottom edge at the center back (the longest stretch of uninterrupted stockinette stitch) flips up slightly, but it flattens right down after the next wash.
Since my guy wears this sweater almost everyday, it's starting to wear out. Over the last few months, I've had to replace the crochet trim on one cuff and darn holes in both elbows. Looks like it's about time to start knitting him a new sweater.
Thanks for sharing this, Laura. I've been thinking of making one of these
for my husband, and it's nice to see a real-life FO.