[backtoit]

This jacket is worked side to side in one piece, starting at right sleeve and working across. It went along nicely. The main stitch pattern is Roman stitch, which is basically 2 rows of seed stitch followed by 4 rows of stockinette for the 6 row repeat.

Instead of binding off then picking up 241 stitches for the seed stitch front band, I put live stitches on waste yarn, then did a provisional cast on (which I learned about from KP) for the other side. That left only a few stitches to pick up around the back of the neck.

I knit pretty much on gauge, so this followed pattern suggestion of US size 6 for main body, size 5 for seed stitch bands. I used Lion Brand ZZ Twist yarn in periwinkle (one of my color favorites). It may be discontinued as I got all they had on clearance. It is 100% acrylic, and has a rather spongy feel to it when knit up.

I have enough that I may make a sleeveless shell with seed stitch neckline to wear as a twin set.

Thanks for looking!

The pattern is free on Ravelry or
naturallyCaron.com

 

[woollypal]

OH!!! I am DROOLIING! Thanks so much for sharing. What skill you have.

 

[jmcret05]

Truly beautiful. It is always nice when you describe your 'way' in addition to the pattern. Thanks for sharing.

 

[gardenpoet]

Yes, I too appreciate when posters take time to share processes and workarounds. I learn a lot by reading them. Your jacket came out lovely!

 

[crafterwantabe]

Beautiful

 

[imak]

I'm ging to have this pattern, thank you.

 

[KnitterNatalie]

Beautiful...periwinkle is one of my favorite colors too! Ravelry link is desired: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/allegra-jacket

 

[Nushie01079]

Very pretty!

 

[Sam2]

Gorgeous!

 

[Ettenna]

It turned out wonderful

 

[backtoit]

Beautiful...periwinkle is one of my favorite colors too! Ravelry link is desired: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/allegra-jacket

Thank you for posting the link. I can knit a sweater - post a link not so much!

 

[Squiter60]

Great looking jacket.

 

[pattibe]

Gorgeous

 

[Magna84]

It turned out beautifully!! This pattern has been on my list for a long time.

 

[edithann]

Beautiful color, pattern, and lovely work!

 

[Linran]

What a lovely jacket. The seed stitch band really makes it. Well done!

 

[shelindo]

Stunning! Thanks for sharing!

 

[Nilda muniz]

It looks beautiful and very well knit. Congratulations. I’m going to save it and see if I can tackle it soon. Thanks so much for all the details you provided.

 

[pfoley]

very nice; love it.

 

[mildredL2]

Your jacket is stunning! Thank you for sharing how you did the seed stitch band. Will definitely love to try this pattern.