Sandia Jacket

The gorgeous Sandia Jacket is sure to be a timeless addition to your closet. This lightweight, yet warm jacket is perfect for year-round wear and looks great dressed up or worn casually.

This easy knit cardigan pattern has a flattering blazer-style construction with a wide neck and two pretty buttons. The mix of red, pink, cream, and green fibers make this jacket a beautiful choice for any occasion.

Intermediate

Knitting Needle Size10.5 or 6.5 mm, Circular Knitting Needles

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Materials:

Yarn: Mythic (57% Merino, 43% Super Fine Alpaca; 100 g/164 yds.) 4(4, 5, 5) skeins. Shown in Vintage.
Needles: Size 10 ½ straight & circular needles
Notions: Stitch holders, Stitch Marker, Tapestry needles, 2 – 1 1/8” (28 mm) buttons

Size:
S (M, L, XL)

Gauge:
18 sts x 22 rows=4” in St st on size 10½ needle or size to obtain gauge. Be sure to check your gauge before you begin.

Finished Measurements:

Chest: 34 (38, 42, 48)”
Underarm Length: 11 (12, 13, 14)”
Armhole Length: 8 (8½, 9, 9½)”
Overall Length: 19 (20½, 22, 22½)”
Sleeve Length: 11 (12, 13, 14)”

PATTERN STITCH
Basketweave Stitch (Multiple of 8 + 3)
Row 1: knit
Row 2:k4, p3,*k5,p3;rep from* to last 4 sts, k4
Row 3:p4,k3,*p5,k3;rep from *to last 4 sts,p4
Row 4:rep row 2
Row 5:knit
Row 6:p3,*k5,p3;rep from *to end
Row 7:k3,*p5,k3;rep from *to end
Row 8:rep row 6
Rep these 8 rows

BACK
CO 67 (75,83, 91) sts and work Basketweave pattern 3 times. Next change to St st, then starting with 1" St st row dec 1st ea side every 14 (12,14,12) rows 2 (3, 3,3) times until back measures 11(12,13, 14t from beg.

SHAPE ARMHOLE
BO 4 sts at the beg of the next 2 rows- PM in center of 1" BO row. Next BO 2 sts at the beg of the foil 2 rows, then dec 1st ea side every other row 5 times- 41(47, 55,63) sts rem, then work even until back measures 8 (8.9, 9)" from marker, next work across 12 (14, 16,18) sts and place on st holder, work across rem sts; next row work across 12 (14,16,18) sts and place on stitch holder; next dec 1st ea side every row twice, then BO all rem sts.

RIGHT FRONT
CO 31(35, 39,45) sts, work Basketweave Pattern 3 times, at the same time inc 1stat the beg of the next 5 RS rows, then work even until Basketweave pattern is completed. Next change to St st and dec 1st at the beg of the next WS row, then every 14 (12,14,12) row 2 (3,3,3) times. At the same time k the last st of ea purl row; also once 4 (4, 6,6) rows of St st have been worked work the 1" buttonhole
-next RS row k3, 803 sts then work across rem sts. Next row purl to BO sts and CO 3 sts,p2 sts,k last st. Then work 14 (14,16, 16) rows even and work the next 2 buttonhole rows foil by 2 (2,4,4) rows worked even.

SHAPE NECK AND ARMHOLE
Place Marker at the beg of the next RS row and Dec 1st at the beg of the next 5 (5, 6,7) RS rows; then at the beg of a R5 rows dec 1st every 4 row until12 (14,16,18) sts rem. At the same time once the RF measures 11(12, 13,14t from beg, BO 4 sts at the Beg of the next WS rows- PM in the center of this row; then dec 2 sts at the beg of the foil WS row, next dec 1st at the beg of the next 5 WS rows; then work even until armhole measures 8 (8.9, 9 )" from PM and 12 (14,16,18) sts rem. Place all rem sts on st holder.

LEFT FRONT
CO 31(35,39,45) sts,work Basketweave Pattern 3 times-at the same time inc 1st at the beg of the next 5 WS rows, then work Basketweave patt even until worked 3 times. Once Basketweave patt is completed beg St st working a k sts the the beg of ea prow. At the same time starting with the 1" knit row dec 1st at the beg of a knit row ever 12 (14,12,14) rows 2 (3,3,3) times then
work even until 24 (24, 30,30) rows are completed.

SHAPE NECK & ARMHOLE
PM at the beg of next WS row and Dec 1st at the beg of the next WS row 5 (5, 6,7) times; then at the beg of a WS row dec 1st every 4 row until12 (14,16,18) sts rem. At the same time once LF measures 11(12,13,14)" from the beg,80 4 sts at the beg of the next RS row-PM in the center of this row; then dec 2 sts at the beg of the foil RS row; next dec 1stat the beg of the next 5 RS rows; then work even until armhole measures 8 (8.9, 9 )" from PM and 12 (14,16,18) sts rem.Place all rem sts on st holder.

SLEEVES
CO 35 (40,48,53) sts and work Basketweave pattern 3 times;then change to St st; starting with the 1st row of St st inc 1st ea side every 6 (6,8,8) rows 5 (6, 5,6) times- 45 (52, 58,65) sts rem; work even until sleeve measures 11(12,13,14}" from beg.

SHAPE ARM CAP
BO 4 sts at the beg of the next 2 rows (PM in center of 151 BO row); next BO 2 sts at the beg of the foil 2 rows; then dec 1st ea side every other row 5 times; then work even for 6 rows; next dec
1st ea side every other row 4 (4,6,8) times; then dec 1st ea side every row 3 (5, 5, 5) times;then BO 3 (3,4,4) sts at the beg ofthe foil 2 rows;then BO all rem sts.

ASSEMBLY
Using the 3 needle BO, bind together the shoulder seams, then using a whipstitch attach sleeves;next sew sleeve and side seams.

COLLAR
With circular needle and wrong side facing beg at PM at the LF and pick up stitches around neck to PM on the RF, work Basketweave patt 2 times,dec 1st ea side every row,then loosely BO aII sts.
Next sew on buttons and enjoy.

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jensc87 7816777

Jun 19, 2020

What is the foil 2 rows and what is the 1 St st row. How many stitches do I pick up for the collar?

Lisa

Jun 23, 2020

The following 2 rows will be specified in the pattern, the first stocking stitch row is done after you have completed the Basketweave pattern 3 times, no where in the pattern are you instructed to pick up stitches for the collar. This is an intermediate pattern, based on the questions you are asking, you may not be ready for an intermediate pattern.

Tricia108

Mar 12, 2018

This pattern is really poorly written. I will have to go to a link mentioned in one of the prior links to go to the original pattern. I re-read the pattern a few times because I could not find the explanation for the button holes and when I did - very disappointed. I would not do this sweater in variegated since it does not show the details of the basketweave. Let me go look at the original pattern.

theraggededge 1923 224

Mar 12, 2018

Sadly this pattern leaves a lot to be desired and should be removed from this site. It's poorly written, in fact very poorly written with not just grammar and spelling errrors but it's lacking in explanations. Any designer who omits to tell knitters how many stitches to pick up around the neck doesn't really want anyone to make it or they wouldn't be so lazy. I'm an experienced knitter, the 'designer' is obviously NOT or else she's hoping people fail. Very spare on actual WRITING. Very disappointing that allfreeknitting allowed this to be posted. Where is some censorship and checking to be sure designs are suitable???

metafore921 197338 6

Oct 05, 2017

Why are all or nearly all your patterns for intermediate?

KathrynAllison

Oct 05, 2017

Hello metafore921 197338 6, we have a wide range of patterns classified as both beginner and easy. You can find them here: https://www.allfreeknitting.com/tag/Knitting-for-Beginners and https://www.allfreeknitting.com/tag/Easy-Knitting-Patterns. Hope this helps! -Editors of AllFreeKnitting

schiebet

Apr 04, 2017

I really like the neckline with the collar on this pattern. It says to pick up stitches around the neck edge to make the collar and I have always struggled with this concept. How do I determine how often to pick up a stitch? I seem to end up with patches of dense stitches and then sparse patches of stitches.

susan 6689966

Feb 10, 2017

Hi, I need some help please. Right front, eight lines down the pattern mentions 803 stitches! Is this p3, p30I or what. Struggling at the moment. Thank you.

3cats2love

Feb 12, 2017

Hi susan 6689966, the part you are referring to is an error in the pattern. It should say "BO 3" meaning bind off 3. This forms the buttonhole. Actually, there are several typos in this pattern. Apparently it is a paid copyrighted pattern that someone copied and posted here. Original pattern is at http//fiestayarns.com/store/items/view/1938/sandia == jacket/.

Linda

Feb 06, 2017

Casual Sandia jacket is adorable. I will knit the color wider and add at least two inches to the length. Lastly I intend to make it a size larger for loose fitting.

rsdb

Mar 22, 2016

A nice knitted jacket in beautiful colors that has a formal look, which would be great for both work and for an evening out. I think the basket weave pattern of eight rows would need attention only the first couple of repeats, after which it should be easy to knit!

roundgm 1038903

Mar 29, 2015

Start again, Back... second line reads, start with 1"St st row does that mean knit 1"? Next, knit until back measures 14t from beg. I don't know what 14t means. Pattern written in a way I am not famlilar with . Thank you Aussie knitter.

roundgm 1038903

Mar 29, 2015

Hi, need help with understanding pattern.

dbjones5559 233706 1

May 25, 2014

Place Marker at the beg of the next RS row and Dec 1st at the beg of the next 5 (5, 6,7) RS rows; then at the beg of a R5 rows dec 1st every 4 row until12 (14,16,18) sts rem. At the same time once the RF measures 11(12, 13,14t from beg, BO 4 sts at the Beg of the next WS rows- PM in the center of this row; then dec 2 sts at the beg of the foil WS row, next dec 1st at the beg of the next 5 WS rows; then work even until armhole measures 8 (8.9, 9 )" from PM and 12 (14,16,18) sts rem. Place all rem sts on st holder. It says to dec until 12(14, 16, 18) then dec for armhole and still there are 12(14, 16, 18) sts remaining?