Rib peplum jacket

Layering up is key to comfort as the weather gets cooler, so a knitted top is the perfect way to keep warm on chilly days. It doesn’t have to be baggy and oversized, either. This jacket’s sleek fitted silhouette with peplum waist turns a winter wardrobe essential into a curve-accentuating all-occasion cover-up. The air-trapping vertical rib adds stretch and texture for a garment that offers maximum comfort, warmth and style with minimal effort. What more could you possibly want when getting dressed to impress this winter?

MEASUREMENTS & SIZES

Dress size (approx): 8-10 (12-14, 16-18, 20-22, 24-26, 28-30)

To fit chest (cm): 81-86 (91-97, 102-107, 112-117, 122-127, 132-137)

Actual chest (cm): 88 (105, 114, 123.5, 133, 142) Length to back neck (cm): 53 (55, 57, 58, 59, 60)

Sleeve length (cm): 46 (46, 46, 47, 47, 47)

KNIT KIT

Yarn: Scheepjes Stonewashed XL, shade Black Onyx 843, 12 (13, 14, 15, 17, 18) 50g balls

Needles: 5.5mm, straight and circular

Stitch holders: three

Stitch markers: six

Hook and eyes: large, five pairs

TENSION SQUARE

■ 17 sts to 22 rows

■ 10cm x 10cm

■ 2x2 rib

■ 5.5mm needles

FOR ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 97

ABOUT THE YARN

Scheepjes Stone Washed XL is made with a combination of 66% cotton with 34% acrylic, and is machine washable for easy care. This aran-weight yarn comes in a choice of 36 marbled shades, from deep pinks and purples, through zingy citrus tones to all-occasion neutrals ensuring there is a colour choice for all tastes. It has an RRP is £3.19 per 50g (75m) ball. Visit scheepjes.com for stockists.

BACK

Using 5.5mm circular needle, cast on 182 (212, 232, 252, 272, 292) sts

☐ Row 1 (RS): p2, * k8, p2, rep from * to end

☐ Row 2: k2, * p8, k2, rep from
* to end

☐ Rows 3-14: rep last two rows six times more

☐ Row 15: p2, * ssk, k4, k2tog, p2, rep from * to end. 146 (170, 186, 202, 218, 234) sts

☐ Row 16: k2, * p6, k2, rep from
* to end

☐ Row 17: p2, * k6, p2, rep from
* to end

☐ Row 18: k2, * p6, k2, rep from
* to end

☐ Rows 19-20: rep last two rows once more

☐ Row 21: p2, * ssk, k2, k2tog, p2, rep from * to end. 110 (128, 140, 152, 164, 176) sts

☐ Row 22: k2, * p4, k2, rep from * to end

☐ Row 23: p2, * k4, p2, rep from * to end

☐ Row 24: k2, * p4, k2, rep from * to end

☐ Rows 25-26: rep last two rows once more

☐ Row 27: p2, * ssk, k2tog, p2, rep from * to end. 74 (86, 94, 102, 110, 118) sts

☐ Row 28: k2, * p2, k2, rep from * to end Pm at each end of last row to mark waist

☐ Row 29 (RS): p2, * k2, p2, rep from * to end

☐ Row 30: k2, * p2, k2, rep from * to end Last two rows set 2x2 rib, co