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Contents
I. Simplicity
Box Top
Tyrolean Jacket
Three Sisters Jacket
Seedling
Rachel’s Jacket
Cusco
The Wrapper

II. Contrasts
Northwest Celtic
Dakota on the Side
Baltic Bodice
Wabi Sabi
Bergen

III. Textures
Bloomsbury Jacket
Puzzle Me This
Edwardian Day Coat
Edo
Little Edo
Ivory Leaves
Scholar’s Jacket
Inish Aran

IV. Materials and Techniques

Bibliography
Resources
Acknowledgments
Index
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northwest celtic

The Salish, a First Nations People on Vancouver Island, have created graphically stunning
knitted jackets for 100 years. The Cowichan sweater developed in the valley of the same name
early in the last century from the hands of native spinners and knitters. While some were
originally taught to knit by early Scottish settlers in the late 1800s, the design talents of the
native artisans rose to the creation of the beautiful hand-spun, bulky knit, shawl-collared,
naturally colored jackets that are favorites around the world. In tribute to the blending of
these cultures, Northwest Celtic incorporates the garment style of the original Salish
Sweaters with Celtic designs.

{ Finished Measurements
Chest

Size A
Size B
Size C
Length Sleeve

48" (122 cm)

51" (130 cm)
55" (140 cm)

wool/15% mohair, 125 yd [114 m] / 4 oz [113g]): 9 (9,10)

26" (66 cm)
28" (71 cm)
30½" (77 cm)
17½" (44 cm)
18½" (47 cm)
20" (51 cm)

Northwest Celtic is designed with oversized fitting (see fit guidelines on page XXX).

Yarn: Brown Sheep Company Lamb’s Pride Bulky (85%
skeins M-06 Deep Charcoal (color A); 3 (3, 4) skeins
M-03 Gray Heather (color B).
Needles: Suggested sizes for smallest jacket are given first;
suggested sizes for larger sizes are in parentheses. 24" (60-cm)
circular, 16" (40-cm) circular, and set of double-pointed needles
size 10 (11, 13) (6 [8, 9] mm); 24" (60-cm) circular one size
smaller than for body (mid-sized); 24" (60-cm) circular three
sizes smaller than for body (smallest); set double-point needles
two sizes smaller than for body. Adjust needle size if necessary
to obtain the correct gauge.
Other Supplies: Markers, smooth cotton scrap yarn for holders,
five 1" (2.5 cm) buttons
Gauge in Two-color Pattern
Size A: 15 stitches and 18 2/3 rows = 4" (10 cm)
Size B: 14 stitches and 17 1/3 rows = 4" (10 cm)
Size C: 13 stitches and 16 rows = 4" (10 cm)
In order to maintain the integrity of the design Northwest Celtic
is sized by gauge. Be sure you get the correct gauge for your
chosen size. For swatch cast on 32 sts and work from Chart A
as marked.

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bloomsbury jacket

The Bloomsbury area of London, near the British Museum, was home in the early twentieth
century to a group of writers who came to be known as the Bloomsbury group. These were
young, modern thinkers who sought a cultural renaissance as the Victorian influences passed
away. This jacket is a tribute to the group.

{ Finished Measurements
Chest

Size A
Size B
Size C
Length Sleeve

40½" (103 cm)

44" (112 cm)
48" (122 cm)
22" (56 cm)
23" (58 cm)
24" (61 cm)
16½" (42 cm)
17½" (45 cm)
18" ( 46 cm)

Bloomsbury Jacket is designed with standard fitting (see fit guidelines on page XXX).

Yarn: Jo Sharp Silk Road (85% Wool, 10% Silk & 5%
Cashmere, 93 yds (85m), 1¾ oz (50g) ball): 17 balls
107 Cornsilk
Needles: 24" (60-cm) circular needle size 7 (4.5 mm) for A,
size 8 (5 mm) for B, size 9 (5.5 mm) for C; 24" (60-cm) circular
and 16" (40-cm) circular needle three sizes smaller than for
the body; 24" (60-cm) circular needle two sizes smaller than
for the body. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the
correct gauge.
Gauge in Stockinette Stitch
Size A: 17 stitches and 25 rows = 4" (10 cm)
Size B: 16 stitches and 24 rows = 4" (10 cm)
Size C: 15 stitches and 23 rows = 4" (10 cm)
Gauge in Cable and Garter Stitch Pattern
Size A: 22 stitches and 25 rows = 4" (10 cm)
Size B: 20 stitches and 24 rows = 4" (10 cm)
Size C: 18 stitches and 23 rows = 4" (10 cm)

Other Supplies: Markers, smooth cotton scrap yarn for holders,

cable needle, five ¾" (2 cm) buttons

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Classic Style,
Reinterpreted Design
Knitted Jackets features modern, wearable patterns
inspired by garments and textiles from around the
globe complete with beautiful photographs, step-by-
step instructions, thorough techniques, and plenty of
inspiration.

Inside you’ll find:

´ Twenty appealing jacket patterns, broken into
Simplicity, Contrasts, and Textures sections.
´ Patterns range in difficulty from beginner to
advanced, featuring step-by-step instruction
and stunning photographs
´ Knitting inspiration from around the world showing
how historical styles can be updated for today’s knitter

Innovative designs using stockinette, garter, and cable

stitches to create chic projects such as the Edwardian
Day Coat, the Bloomsbury Jacket, and the Tyrolean
Jacket. Perfect for all skill levels, these patterns feature
stylish and wearable designs that are fun to knit, are
figure-flattering, and have comfortable shaping.

Cheryl Oberle is a knitwear designer who teaches nationally.

She has written for Interweave Knits and Knitter’s magazine
and is the author of Folk Vests and Folk Shawls (Interweave).
She lives in Denver, Colorado.

interweavebooks.com
Paperbound, 8½ x 9, 144 pages
150 photographs, 35 illustrations
ISBN 978-1-59668-026-5
$22.95
December 2008