Finished!
And Adorable!
I did more than just eat in Minnesota. I finished knitting my Vogue Cropped Jacket!
But first, the buttons. The pattern calls for fabric covered buttons, which I’ve never heard of before so I was going to just ignore that completely and get normal buttons, but when I was picking up snaps for the sweater closure, there they were!
Fabric Covered Buttons and Very Large Snaps
It looked like a big mess to me. I bought four snaps (the pattern, of course, calls for five snaps, but I didn’t want to spend another $3.99 for four more when I just needed one, so I figured I could make four work) and two packages three of fabric covered buttons each.
Easy Cheesy!
They are so easy! There is a pattern for the circle of fabric on the back of the package you cut out, and just trace that on your fabric so you get a circle. You put the fabric in the center of the button, force the fabric tightly into the teeth on the back of the buttons, then snap the button backs in place. I had six of them done in no time. And I love how they look! I want to use fabric covered buttons for every project I make here on out.
Love the Buttons!
They make such a difference! I love them. And I think the cute little flower pattern goes really well with the tweed-like yarn.
Bell Pattern
Even Looks Cute Open!
I’m going to block it just a little bit longer. The body is a good length, but I think the sleeves hit at a weird place, so I’m going to block the whole thing a tiny bit longer.
Overall I really liked the pattern! My numbers were a little off when I joined the sleeves and the body for the yoke, but that was probably my mistake. I knit a large size because the Lion Brand Fishermen’s Wool is a smaller gauge than the yarn the pattern called for, so I think it worked out to being a small. I added 10 stitches to the front panel and 4 stitches to the skinny front panel. If I were to do it again I would only add 6 stitches to the front panel, as it is a little big, but not by much. My boobs are a little larger than what the small size would be able to handle. And I used size 10 needles throughout.
Now I’m kind of glad it’s so cool so I can wear it immediately!
Dude, that came out GREAT! Was it fairly easy to knit? I’d like to give it a go- as I have yet to knit anything with sleeves. Ha! Love the button choice too- good call!
Comment by Yoj — September 2, 2009 @ 12:29 pm
Thanks! Yeah, it was pretty easy. The bell pattern was fun and kept me wanting to knit it. This would be a great intro to sleeves because it’s a yoke top, which is much easier than sleeves that fit in. And less finishing!
Let me know if you want the pattern! I can scan it and email it to you so you don’t have to spend $6 on the magazine.
Comment by allyson — September 2, 2009 @ 12:37 pm
Ah! You’re such a doll! I’d love to have the pattern!
Hopefully when I do knit it, the dang thing looks… wearable! Heh.
Comment by Yoj — September 2, 2009 @ 2:16 pm
wow, that is a nice looking sweater. I saw a sweater kinda the same style in a store but yours looks way cooler. thanks for sending me the pattern. =)
Comment by ana — September 3, 2009 @ 9:40 am
Thanks Ana! I really love it, too!
Comment by allyson — September 3, 2009 @ 9:44 am
I love this jacket but I am a little new to knitting … what issue of Vogue Knitting was it in? The fabric buttons are wonderful!
Comment by karen — September 10, 2009 @ 10:24 am
Thanks a lot Karen! It’s in the new VK, the Fall 2009 issue. It’s a fairly straight forward pattern, so if you’ve got some projects under your belt you should try it! The challenge was connecting it all for the yoke. I’d be happy to send you the pattern if you want to take a look without buying the magazine.
And I can’t get over the buttons! I’m using fabric buttons for every project from now on
Comment by allyson — September 10, 2009 @ 10:28 am
Saw your sweater on Ravelry and it turned out great. Went to the store today and bought all the yarn for the project – now I cannot find the magazine anywhere. I will not be happy if I need to return all this yarn!!
Comment by Carleen — November 23, 2009 @ 6:19 pm
Hey Allyson,
I just found your blog while I was looking for a project to use the maple tweed yarn for. I love that jacket you made! Would you be able to email me the pattern? I’d really appreciate it. And being the industrious knitter you seem to be, you might be interested to know that Joanns.com has all their yarn on sale for 30% off today, with free shipping!
Nice to “meet” you.
Comment by jess — December 2, 2009 @ 6:19 pm
Sent and sent! Thanks so much, Jess!
Comment by allyson — December 2, 2009 @ 9:37 pm
Hey Allyson,
Thank you SO much for sending the pattern! I really appreciate it. I was so inspired by your “Maple Tweed” jacket, I plan to use the same yarn and also make a larger size. Did you intentionally make it more cropped than the pattern, or is that just how it looked before you blocked it?
Thanks again! I’m happy to have found your blog. I’ll definitely be back.
Comment by jess — December 3, 2009 @ 3:08 pm
No problem! I followed the measurements almost to a tee – I think it looks longer on the model because she is tiny! I do really love the length, though. It’s the perfect amount of cropped for me!
Good luck with your jacket!
Comment by allyson — December 3, 2009 @ 3:11 pm