Noro Man’s Jacket Cardigan Knitting Pattern

Description

The Man’s Jacket from Noro is a true essential with it’s classic and wearable look. Knit in Noro Silk Garden Solo, it features handsome saddle shoulders and knit-in pockets. Basketweave patterning worked throughout the body contrasts with the sleek k2, p2 ribbed sleeves. The shawl collar, worked with the button bands in k1, p1 ribbing, is folded under and sewn in place for a tailored look. Cardigan is knit flat in pieces from the bottom up and seamed.Stitch pattern is both charted and written out.

Skill Level: Intermediate
Sizes:Men’s S (M, L, XL, XXL)
Finished Measurements:
Chest 39 (42, 45, 48, 51)
Length 28 (29, 29, 30, 30)
Yarn Requirements: 14 (16, 17, 18, 20) skeins of Noro Silk Garden Solo (45% Silk/ 45% Mohair/ 10% Wool; 50g/110yds)shown in #2
Needles:US 8 (5.00mm) single points
Gauge:
16 sts and 24 rows = 4 in basketweave pattern
20 sts and 22 rows = 4 in 2×2 rib, slightly stretched

This pattern was originally featured in Noro Knitting Magazine #7 (Fall/Winter 2015).