Jade Plus - Ladies plus size 8ply jacket with lace edges

This ladies, plus sizes, 8ply jacket has ¾ length sleeves, curved fronts and a lace trim which is knitted on larger needles.

Pattern sizes: 2XL (3XL-4XL-5XL).

To fit bust: 120 (130-140-150) cm [47¼ (51¼-55-59) ins].

Garment measures: 127 (137-147-157) cm [50 (54-58-62) ins].

Yarn required: 11 (12-12-13) balls Panda Cotton’s Cousin 8ply, 50g balls@158m.

Needles required: A pair of 5.50mm [UK 5, US 9] knitting needles.

A pair of 7.00mm [UK 2, US 10½] knitting needles.

A 7.00mm [UK 2, US 10½] circular knitting needle.

Wool needle for sewing up.

Tension: 17 sts and 23 rows to 10cm [4 ins] over stocking st, using 5.50mm needles.

To achieve the desired effect this garment has been designed to be worked on bigger needles at a looser tension than usually recommended.

This pattern is also available in smaller sizes to fit bust 80-110cm [31½-43¼ ins] and has been photographed in the smaller size.

Pattern rating: Intermediate.

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