Pattern 9655 - Life DK

Jacket and Waistcoat

This elegant jacket and waistcoat are two Easy knit designs in Life DK. All over stitch detail adds interesting texture to these classic designs . There is also the choice between long and short sleeves.

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Life DK

Life DK is a luxurious yet practical yarn, available in a wide choice of colours. We mix 25% wool with 75% premium acrylic and this makes the yarn is soft and supple, as well as being easy on the hands to work with. Life DK washes and wears extremely well and is perfect for a whole range of projects due to the versatile nature of the yarn.

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Weight: DK

Composition: Plain shades: 75% Premium Acrylic 25% Wool
Nepp shades: 72% Premium Acrylic 25% Wool 3% Viscose

Ball Size: 100g

Meterage: 298m/326yds

Wash & Care: Machine washable 40C, cool tumble dry, may dry clean, cool iron


You will need: Pair of 3.25mm (UK 10 - USA 3) knitting needles and Pair of 4mm (UK 8 - USA 6) knitting needles, stitch markers.

Jacket
Sizes32-34in
81-86cm
36-38in
91-97cm
40-42in
102-107cm
44-46in
112-117cm
48-50in
122-127cm
Life DK, Denim Nepp236856678
Waistcoat
Sizes32-34in
81-86cm
36-38in
91-97cm
40-42in
102-107cm
44-46in
112-117cm
48-50in
122-127cm
Life DK, Copper 231244566

There are currently no amendments for this pattern.

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