Knitting Kit - Cherry on Top by Tricot Meringue (Free Pattern)

Knitting Kit - Cherry on Top by Tricot Meringue (Free Pattern)

Free pattern not included - you must download the pattern on Ravelry, see here. 

Pattern available in French

Light as a May breeze, this open-sided jacket evokes the first rays of sun on the skin, aimless strolls, and awakening flowers. Knitted in a vibrant color that will brighten your spring style.
With its folded collar and fluid cut, it celebrates the season of renewal. A piece to slip over your favorite dresses or a white T-shirt, for those days when anything seems possible.

SIZES: 1 (2) 3.

SHOULDER WIDTH: 35 (41) 47 cm 14 (16-1/2) 18-3/4 inches. JACKET LENGTH: 45.5 (49.5) 53 cm 18 (19-1/2) 21 inches, measured from the top of the back.

GAUGE: 20 stitches x 32 rows = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 inches in stockinette stitch after blocking, knitted flat with 4 mm US6 needles.

NEEDLES: 4 mm US6 3.75 mm US5 / 3.25mm US3; cables: 40, 80 cm 16, 32 inches.

MATERIAL: 5 (6) 7 balls of Double Sunday - Sandnes Garn | 108m per 50g. The model is wearing a version knitted in color 3819 - Orange feeling.

Other yarn options: Fingering weight yarn held double with a strand of mohair, or DK weight yarn that achieves the gauge, or 500 (625) 700 meters of yarn. The yardage applies to each strand.

ACCESSORIES : Tapestry needle, stitch markers, and bulb-type stitch markers (which open and close).

SIZE GUIDE
The Cherry on Top is designed for a shoulder fit; bust circumference is not important given the open nature of the jacket.

Sizes 1 (2) 3 are therefore designed for a shoulder width between 35.5-40.5 (41.5-47) 48-51 cm 14-16 (16-1/2-18-1/2) 18-3/4-20 inches, for a finished project with a width of 35 (41) 47 cm 14 (16-1/2) 18-3/4 inches.

The model in the photo is wearing a size 1.

JACKET CONSTRUCTION EXPLANATION
The first step is to construct the back of the sweater. You will start by casting on the number of stitches for the upper back, then knit the back flat. After placing the back stitches on hold, you will pick up the stitches from the left and right shoulders, increasing for the collar. The front will then be knitted flat. The collar stitches will then be picked up and knitted in ribbing. The armholes are knitted at the same time as the body.