The geese may be flying south, but you are all set for the crisp fall air with this cozy jacket. A smart two-color pattern of v’s in formation worked side to side in a lofty tweed yarn with excellent drape, works up quickly. Wear it closed with a modern leather clasp, or open for a classic shawl collar.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Size: XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL) Finished Bust Size 33 (36½, 40, 43½, 46½, 50)”
0-2” positive ease recommended, based on closed bust dimension. When worn double-breasted with clasp at waist, jacket will flare open above and below to create additional ease at bust & hip.
Shown in size S, 36½”
Gauge: 3 horizontal repeats = 5” and 3 vertical repeats = 4.25″ in body pattern stitch after blocking using size I hook.
Materials
Yarn:
Knit Picks City Tweed Aran/HW (55% Merino Wool, 25% Superfine Alpaca, 20% Donegal Tweed; 164 yards [150 meters]/100 grams): C108 Jacquard (MC), 7 (7, 8, 9, 10, 11) balls; C107 Tahitian Pearl (CC), 3 (3, 4, 4, 4, 4) balls
Hook: US size I/9 (5.5 mm), or size needed to obtain gauge.
Notions: Removable markers; tapestry needle; one Jul Designs “Lock Toggle Leather Closure”, Chestnut Brown www.juldesigns.com
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Abbreviations
Back Bar Half-double crochet (bbhdc): half-double crochet worked in the back bar, (also called 3rd loop) of a stitch. The back bar is found when looking at the back side of a row of hdc, lying horizontally under the top loop.
Special Stitches
2-color Slanted Shell
With MC, ch multiple of 4 sts +3
Row 1: With MC, work 3 dc in 4th ch from hook, *sk 2 ch, sc in next ch, ch 2, 3 dc in next ch; rep from * across row to last 3 ch, sk 2 ch, sc in last ch, drop MC.
Row 2: Do not turn, join CC in top of turning ch at beg of Row 1, ch 1, sc in same st, *sc in each of next 3 dc, sc in next sc, ch 2; rep from * across row, sc in each of next 3 dc, sc in last sc, drop CC.
Row 3: Change to MC, ch 3, turn, 3 dc in first sc, *(sc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp; rep from * across, sc in last sc, drop MC.
Row 4: Do not turn, inset hook in top of turning ch at beg of Row 3, with CC pull up a lp, ch 1, sc in same st, *sc in each of next 3 dc, sc in next sc, ch 2; rep from * across, sc in each of next 3 dc, sc in last sc, drop CC.
Rep Rows 3-4 for pattern.
Row 5 (edge row): (This row must follow a Row 2 or Row 4.) Change to MC, ch 2, turn, (hdc, 2 dc) in first st; *(sc, hdc, 2 dc) in next ch-2 sp; rep from * across row, sc in last sc.
Pattern Notes
This pattern is worked side-to-side in two colors starting at the right front and working around the body in one piece. Sleeves are likewise worked side-to-side, first increasing then decreasing row length for shaping. Pieces are blocked before seaming, then cuff, bottom ribbing, and a shawl collar are added directly to the piece using hdc ribbing in the back bar/third loop.
To change color in bbhdc ribbing, on last stitch of old color, yo, draw up a loop in next st, drop old color to front of work, pick up new color from behind, yo, draw through 3 lps on hook, lift old color up behind hook, yo with new color for next st, catching old color behind hook in yo.
In bbhdc ribbing, turning ch-2 does not count as a stitch.
Pattern
Body
Right Front
With MC, ch 63 (63, 67, 67, 67, 71)
Row 1 (RS for sizes XS, S, and 2XL, WS for sizes M, L, and XL): Work 2-color Slanted Shell pattern Row 1 – 15 (15, 16, 16, 16, 17) shells at the end of this row.
Row 2: Work 2-color Slanted Shell pattern Row 2.
Row 3: Work 2-color Slanted Shell pattern Row 3.
Row 4: Work 2-color Slanted Shell pattern Row 4.
Rows 5-8 (8, 10, 10, 10, 12): Rep Rows 3-4, 2 (2, 3, 3, 3, 4) times.
Fasten off CC.
Right Armhole Shaping
Row 1: Change to MC, ch 2, work (hdc, 2 dc) in first st; *(sc, hdc, 2 dc) in next ch-2 sp; rep from * 3 (3, 4, 4, 4, 5) times, (sc, ch 2 place marker in 2nd ch, 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp; *(sc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp; rep from * across row, sc in last sc, drop MC – 5 (5, 6, 6, 6, 7) ‘edge’ shells, plus 10 standard shells at the end of this row.
Row 2: Do not turn, joining CC with sl st in marked ch, work 2-color Slanted Shell pattern Row 2, drop CC.
Rows 3-8 (12, 12, 12, 16, 16): Rep 2-color Slanted Shell pattern Rows 3-4, 3 (5, 5, 5, 7, 7) times. Fasten off CC.
Back
Row 1: Change to MC, ch 23 (23, 27, 27, 27, 31), work 3 dc in 4th ch from hook, *sk next 2 ch, sc in next ch, ch 2, 3 dc in next ch; rep from * 3 (3, 4, 4, 4, 5) times, sc in last ch, ch 2, 3 dc in next sc, *(sc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp; rep from * across row, sc in last sc, drop MC – 15 (15, 16, 16, 16, 17) shells at the end of this row.
Row 2: Work 2-color Slanted Shell pattern Row 2, drop CC.
Rows 3-32 (32, 36, 40, 40, 44): Rep 2-color Slanted Shell pattern Rows 3-4, 15 (15, 17, 19, 19, 21) times.
Fasten off CC.
Left Armhole Shaping
Repeat Right Armhole Shaping.
Left Front
Row 1: Rep Back Row 1.
Row 2: Rep Back Row 2.
Rows 3-8 (8, 10, 10, 10, 12): Rep 2- color Slanted Shell pattern Rows 3-4, 3 (3, 4, 4, 4, 5) times.
Fasten off CC.
Row 9 (9, 11, 11, 11, 13): Work 2-color Slanted Shell pattern Row 5.
Fasten off MC.
Block Body to schematic dimensions. With RS together, sew shoulder seams. With RS of Back facing, join MC at right edge of back collar, at end of right shoulder seam. Sc evenly across row ends, 5 sc per each ‘V’ repeat, sc in last st before left shoulder seam – 21 (21, 21, 26, 26, 26) sc at end of this row.
Fasten off MC.
Bottom Ribbing
Row 1: With RS facing, working along entire lower edge, join MC with a sc in right corner, sc evenly across bottom edge, 5 sc per each ‘V’ repeat, sc in last st – 81 (91, 101, 106, 116, 126) sc at end of this row.
Row 2: Working perpendicular to body, ch 13, turn, sk next 2 ch, hdc in each ch across row, join with sl st in next sc along body, sl st in next sc – 11 hdc at end of this row.
Row 3: Turn, bbhdc in each hdc across row.
Row 4: Ch 2, turn, bbhdc in each hdc across row, join with sl st in next sc along body, sl st in next 2 sc.
Row 5: Turn, bbhdc in each hdc across row.
Row 6: Ch 2, turn, bbhdc in each hdc across row, join with sl st in next sc along body, sl st in next sc.
Rep Rows 3-6 across bottom edge, ending with a Row 3 or Row 5. Do not fasten off.
Collar
Row 1: Continuing with MC and working up left edge of jacket, ch 21 (21, 21, 27, 27, 27), change to CC in last ch, ch 4 with CC, sk next 2 ch, hdc in next 2 CC ch, change to MC in 2nd st (see pattern notes for color change), hdc in each ch across row, join with sl st in next sc along body, sl st in next sc – 23 (23, 23, 29, 29, 29) hdc this row.
Row 2: Turn, bbhdc in next 21 (21, 21, 27, 27, 27) hdc, change to CC in last st, bbhdc in last 2 sts.
Row 3: Ch 2, turn, bbhdc in next 2 sts, change to MC in 2nd st, bbhdc to end of row, join with sl st in next sc along body, sl st in next 2 sc.
Row 4: Turn, bbhdc in next 21 (21, 21, 27, 27, 27) hdc, change to CC in last st, bbhdc in last 2 sts.
Row 5: Ch 2, turn, bbhdc in next 2 sts, change to MC in 2nd st, bbhdc to end of row, join with sl st in next sc along body, sl st in next sc.
Rep Rows 2-5 up edge of bottom ribbing. At jacket body, rep Rows 4-5 up left front, across back neck, and down right front. At bottom ribbing, rep Rows 2-5, ending with a Row 2 or Row 4. Fasten off MC and CC.
Sleeve (make 2)
Sizes XS, S only
Row 1 (WS): With MC, ch 27 (31), work 2-color Slanted Shell pattern Row 1 – 6 (7) shells at end of this row.
Row 2: Work 2-color Slanted Shell pattern Row 2, drop CC.
Sizes: M, L, XL only
Row 1 (RS): With MC, ch 19 (19, 23), work 2-color Slanted Shell pattern Row 1 – 4 (4, 5) shells at end of this row.
Row 2: Work 2-color Slanted Shell pattern Row 2.
Fasten off CC.
Row 3: Change to MC, ch 15 (15, 15), turn, 3 dc in 4th ch from hook, *sk next 2 ch, sc in next ch, ch 2, 3 dc in next ch; rep from * once more, sc in last ch, ch 2, 3 dc in next sc, *(sc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp; rep from * across row, sc in last sc, drop MC – 7 (7, 8) shells at end of this row.
Row 4: Work 2-color Slanted Shell pattern Row 2, drop CC.
Size 2XL only
Row 1 (WS): With MC, ch 15, work 2-color Slanted Shell pattern Row 1 – 3 shells at end of this row.
Row 2: Work 2-color Slanted Shell pattern Row 2, drop CC.
Row 3: With scrap of MC, join in top of turning ch of Row 1, ch 8, fasten off scrap MC, pick up working MC, ch 3, turn, work 2-color Slanted Shell pattern Row 3 across to new ch sts, sc in last sc, at new ch 3 dc in first ch, *sk next 2 ch, sc in next ch, ch 2, 3 dc in next ch, sk next 2 ch, sc in last ch, drop MC – 5 shells at end of this row.
Row 4: Work 2-color Slanted Shell pattern Row 4, fasten off CC.
Row 5: Change to MC, ch 15 (15, 15), turn, 3 dc in 4th ch from hook, *sk next 2 ch, sc in next ch, ch 2, 3 dc in next ch; rep from * once more, sc in last ch, ch 2, 3 dc in next sc, *(sc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp; rep from * across, sc in last sc, drop MC – 8 shells at end of this row.
Row 6: Work 2-color Slanted Shell pattern Row 2, drop CC.
All Sizes
Row 3 (3, 5, 5, 5, 7): With scrap of MC, join in top of turning ch of Row 1 (1, 3, 3, 3, 5), ch 12, fasten off scrap MC, pick up working MC, ch 3, turn, work 2-color Slanted Shell pattern Row 3 across to new ch sts, sc in last sc, at new ch sts 3 dc in first ch, *sk next 2 ch, sc in next ch, ch 2, 3 dc in next ch; rep from * once more, sc in last ch, drop MC – 9 (10, 10, 10, 11, 11) shells at end of this row.
Row 4 (4, 6, 6, 6, 8): Work 2-color Slanted Shell pattern Row 4, fasten off CC.
Row 5 (5, 7, 7, 7, 9): Change to MC, ch 15 turn, 3 dc in 4th ch from hook, *sk 2 ch, sc in next ch, ch 2, 3 dc in next ch; rep from * once more, sc in last ch, ch 2, 3 dc in next sc, *(sc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp; rep from * across, sc in last sc, drop MC – 12 (13, 13, 13, 14, 14) shells at end of this row.
Row 6 (6, 8, 8, 8, 10): Work 2-color Slanted Shell pattern Row 2, drop CC.
Rows 7-28 (7-28, 9-34, 9-34, 9-34, 11-40): Rep 2-color Slanted Shell pattern Rows 3-4, 11 (11, 13, 13, 13, 15) times.
Fasten off CC.
Row 29 (29, 35, 35, 35, 41): Change to MC, ch 2, hdc in first st, 2 dc in next st; *(sc, hdc, 2 dc) in next ch-2 sp; rep from * once more, (sc, ch 2, place marker in 2nd ch, 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp; *(sc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp; rep from * across row, sc in last sc, drop MC – 3 ‘edge’ shells, plus 9, (10, 10, 10, 11, 11) shells at the end of this row.
Row 30 (30, 36, 36, 36, 42): Do not turn, joining CC with sl st in marked ch, work 2-color Slanted Shell pattern Row 2, drop CC.
Row 31 (31, 37, 37, 37 ,43): Change to MC, ch 3, turn, 3 dc in first sc, *(sc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp; rep from * 4, (5, 5, 5, 6, 6) times, *(sc, hdc, 2 dc) in next ch-2 sp; rep from * twice more, sc in last sc, drop MC – 6 (7, 7, 7, 8, 8) shells, 3 edge shells at end of this row.
Row 32 (32, 38, 38, 38, 44): Work 2-color Slanted Shell pattern Row 4, fasten off CC.
Sizes XS, S only
Row 33: Change to MC, turn, sl st in next 11 st from Row 31, sl st in next st from Row 32, ch 2, (hdc, 2 dc) in same st; *(sc, hdc, 2 dc) in next ch-2 sp; rep from *across row, sc in last sc, fasten off MC – 6 (7) edge shells at end of this row.
Sizes M, L, XL only
Row 39: Change to MC, turn, sl st in next 11 st from Row 37, sl st in next st from Row 38, ch 2, (hdc, 2 dc) in same st, *(sc, hdc, 2 dc) in next ch-2 sp; rep from * once more, (sc, ch 2, place marker in 2nd ch, 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp, *(sc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp; rep from * across row, sc in last sc, drop MC – 3 ‘edge’ shells, plus 4 (4, 5) shells at the end of this row.
Row 40: Do not turn, join CC with sl st in marked ch, work 2-color Slanted Shell pattern Row 2, fasten off CC.
Row 41: Change to MC, work 2-color Slanted Shell pattern Row 5, fasten off MC – 4 (4, 5) edge shells at end of this row.
Size 2XL only
Row 45: Change to MC, turn, sl st in next 11 st from Row 43, sl st in next st from Row 44, ch 2, (hdc, 2 dc) in same st, *(sc, hdc, 2 dc) in next ch-2 sp; rep from * once more, (sc, ch 2, place marker in 2nd ch, 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp, *(sc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp; rep from * across row, sc in last sc, drop MC – 3 ‘edge’ shells, plus 5 shells at the end of this row.
Row 46 Do not turn, join CC with sl st in marked ch, work 2-color Slanted Shell pattern Row 2, drop CC.
Row 47: Change to MC ch 3, turn, 3 dc in first sc, *(sc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp; rep from * once more, *(sc, hdc, 2 dc) in next ch-2 sp; rep from * once more, sc in last sc, drop MC – 3 shells, 2 edge shells at end of this row.
Row 48: Work 2-color Slanted Shell pattern Row 4, fasten off CC.
Row 49: Change to MC, work 2-color Slanted Shell pattern Row 5, fasten off MC – 3 edge shells at end of this row.
All sizes
Block sleeve to schematic dimensions before working cuff.
Cuff
Row 1: With RS facing and at cuff edge, join MC with sc in right corner, sc evenly across bottom edge, 5 sc per each ‘V’ repeat, sc in last st – 31 (31, 36, 36, 36, 41) sc at end of this row.
Row 2: Working perpendicular to sleeve, ch 13, turn, sk next 2 ch, hdc in each ch across row, join with sl st in next sc along body, sl st in next 2 sc – 11 hdc at end of this row.
Row 3: Turn, bbhdc in each hdc across row.
Row 4: Ch 2, turn, bbhdc in each hdc across row, join with sl st in next sc along body, sl st in next 2 sc.
Rep Rows 3-4 across bottom edge, ending with a Row 3. Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing sleeve seam.
Finishing
Set sleeves into armholes. Sew underarm sleeve seam. Weave in ends. Attach clasp per manufacturer’s directions with slot half of clasp on left front and aligned where collar meets body at natural waist. Attach snap half of clasp on right front at edge of collar at natural waist.
This is a beauty for fall and winter. Dont quite understand directions but will study them and give it a go1 THANKS….Sandi
I cannot find the yarn in these colors. Is it classified 3,4, or 5?
Hi! Here is some more info: https://yarnsub.com/yarns/knit_picks/city_tweed_hw
It states 4 so any 4 will do.
A list of abbreviations (meaning) would be good
Hi there! There is this abbreviation listed above:
Back Bar Half-double crochet (bbhdc): half-double crochet worked in the back bar, (also called 3rd loop) of a stitch. The back bar is found when looking at the back side of a row of hdc, lying horizontally under the top loop.
Please let me know if there are other abbreviations you need assistance with, thanks! – Nicola, Editor
I can’t figure out the ch multiple of 4 sts +3, I have read many of the posts but still don’t get it, can you just tell me how many I have to chain, please.
Hello! I’ve reached out to the designer for advice and she or I will reply as soon as possible. Thanks! – Nicola, Editor
Hi Carol, For your gauge swatch, I would reccommend it being at least 5 shells wide (since 3 shells is the repeat and it is good to have fabric on either side of the section you plan to measure). So that would be 4 sts x 5 shells = 20, +3. So chain 23 for your swatch. The pattern tells you how many to chain for the garment pieces. Thanks! Juliette, Designer
Hello, it’s a gorgeous cardigan. In the mail I’ve just received containing the link, it says that the pattern includes ‘detailed photography’… I can’t see any, did I misunderstand? Thank you for your reply.
Hi Isabelle! Additional photos are on the right hand side of the pattern, or if you are on a mobile device they are at the bottom of the page below the pattern. – Nicola, Editor
Where is the downloadable schematic? Is a stich chart available?
Hello Lani! Charts are always on the far right side of the pattern page underneath the photos. Here is a direct link to the charts as well:
https://www.ilikecrochet.com/wp-content/uploads/Flying-Geese-schematic.pdf
Thanks! – Nicola, Editor
Is there a way to print these patterns for traveling?
Hello Garneda! You are welcome to save this pattern by copying and pasting into a word document or by printing the pattern via the printer icon on the left hand side of your screen. Hope this helps! – Nicola, Editor
I’m having trouble getting the right gauge. The schematic is confusing. Maybe I’m just tired. HA The right front is between 15 1/4″ to 16 1/2″? Is that suppose to go from center of the right front to center of the back? Also can’t seem to get the gauge of repeat (ch multiple of 4+3). i’m try again
Hello Patricia! I’ve reached out to the designer for advice and she or I will reply as soon as possible. Thanks! – Nicola, Editor
Hi Patricia, The garment body is worked in one piece, starting at the right front edge (where the shawl collar is later attached) then you work around the whole body, decreasing & increasing to add arm openings, until you stop at the left front edge. The schematic represents the garment as if it were finished, laid out flat with the fronts folded & the shawl collar overlapped with itself and the arms extended. I don’t know what size you plan to make, so I will use the dimensions for the smallest size in this example: the body is 5″ (right front) + 16.5″ (back) + 5″ (left front, same as right, dimension not on schematic) = 26.5″ overall before shawl collar is added. The shawl collar is 6.5″ wide, and overlapps when worn, so the full body circumference is 33″. Thanks! Juliette, Designer
I’m just starting this jacket and the guage confuses me. Do 3 shells = 5″ and 3 rows = 4.25″ in 2-color slanted shell pattern?
Hello Patricia! I’ve reached out to the designer for advice and she or I will reply as soon as possible. Thanks! – Nicola, Editor
Patricia, It takes 4 rows to make one vertical repeat (a vertical repeat being one V of CC). 3 shells = 5″ horizontal, 12 rows = 4.25″ vertical. Thanks! Juliette, Designer
I COPIED THIS BY HAND. I HOPE I GOT IT RIGHT. I AM LEFT HANDED SO I HAVE TO ADJUST THE SIDES. I HAVE MANY PAGES TO WORK WITH. THANKS PAT
Is there a pullover version in a lighter yarn?
Hello! I’ve reached out to the designer for advice and she or I will reply as soon as possible. Thanks! – Nicola, Editor
Agnes, This is the only garment I have designed in this stitch pattern. You would need to work a swatch in the lighter yarn you want to use, and do the math to enlarge the pattern to suit your needs. Thanks! Juliette, Designer
This is an absolutely gorgeous jacket. What I have a problem making it in a solid color? Are there any tips you could give me?
Hello! I’ve reached out to the designer for advice and she or I will reply as soon as possible. Thanks! – Nicola, Editor
Hi Dina, You could of course make it in a single color, but the effect of the V’s would be mostly lost, the fabric texture would appear more similar to corner-to-corner crochet. And in order to follow the stitch pattern correctly, you would still need to use two balls of yarn as written. If you want a solid color jacket, I think using two different yarns in the same color but with different textures (i.e. a brushed or fluffy yarn for the MC and a shiny or smooth yarn for the CC) would be very pretty. Thanks! – Juliette, Designer
How to find the yarn for this sweater if my local store does not carry it?
Hello! You can find this yarn online here: https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/city-tweed-aran-hw/c/5420183
Happy crocheting! – Nicola, Editor
It’s gorgeous to look at.
Is there a YouTube of the main body stitch I can review please. I keep trying but it has no resemblance to the photos?
Hello Helen! I’ve reached out to the designer for advice and she or I will reply as soon as possible. Thanks! – Nicola, Editor
I’m also having a problem. Is there a video to help?
Hello! I’ve reached out to the designer for advice and she or I will reply as soon as possible. Thanks! – Nicola, Editor
Hi Dana, Sorry, but I have never recorded a video for this pattern, I do not have a YouTube channel. Make sure you are working each row on the correct side of the fabric – this stitch pattern is unusual in that you do not turn after every row. You work MC across on the right side followed by CC across on the right side (two rows on same side of work, both worked right to left), THEN TURN, then work MC across on the wrong side followed by CC across on the wrong side, THEN TURN, etc. Please note that it takes four rows to make one ‘V’ in CC = one repeat. However, this stitch patern is fully reversible as it is the same two rows repeated over & over that create the pattern. I hope this helps! Juliette, Designer
Beautiful!!
WOW! I absolutely love this jacket. I am somewhat new to crochet, but I have enough crochet experts in my knitting circle to help me out with this. I am SO excited! Thank you for an incredible pattern!
This is going to be a great item to crochet. It really is a beautiful jacket.
I left you a message earlier from my phone… and just discovered that I’ll be able to print the pattern from my computer. Thanks, Frankie
Hi Frankie, let us know if you need help with anything else! – Nicola
I seem to have an issue with shell count on the the “Back” at the end of row 1. I have 17 shells. Is the chain count too long in the pattern?
Hi Betty! We’ve reached out to the designer for clarification and she or I will reply as soon as possible. Thanks! – Nicola
Hello Betty! Update:
It’s a little hard to answer, as you do not say what size you are making, and the chain count / # of shells you should have is different for each size.
Assuming you had the correct number of shells until this point (through the right front, & right armhole shaping) then it should continue to be correct. All sizes have 10 shells after the right armhole shaping portion. You add chains for the upper back, and the the qty to chain for each size seems to match the # of shells added. The repeat is ch multiple of 4+3. You chain ch 23 (23, 27, 27, 27, 31) to add 5(5,6,6,6,7) for 15 (15, 16, 16, 16, 17) shells at the end of this row. That looks right to me. 23 = 4*5 +3, 27 = 4*6 +3, & 31 = 4*7 +3.
Hope that helps! – Nicola