Novus DK Jacket

It only took 9 years to release a DK weight version of the Novus Jacket! This wearable cardigan is knit with my Novus Construction: a seamless, yet structured approach to side to side sweater design.

The pattern for the Novus DK Jacket is 20% off through February 4th, no coupon code needed!
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Novus Jacket is a seamless loose sweater jacket constructed in a simple but unusual way. First the Right Half is worked side to side from the cuff to the armpit and then stitches are cast on for the front and back. Then the shoulder is worked and the stitches are split for neckline shaping. Next a Left Half is worked that mirrors the Right Half. Then these two halves are joined together by a garter stitch back panel that is worked perpendicularly to them. Next, small side seam panels are worked in the same manner as the back panel. These start at the hem and end at the cuff of the sleeve, joining the front and the back of the sweater. Finally stitches are put back on the needle to work the collar all the way around the neckline of the sweater.

The best parts? There are two options for length and videos to walk you through knitting your jacket!!

Video Tutorials Included:
Novus Sweaters with Stitch Saver
Lola's Pick Up Line
Provisional Cast On with Stitch Saver
(Video for afterthought pocket coming soon!)

The pattern is size-inclusive, accommodating bust measurements from 35” to 66”.

MATERIALS
SHORT- 890 (920, 1070, 1125, 1260, 1340, 1460, 1585, 1670) yards/ 810 (840, 980, 1030, 1150, 1230, 1340, 1450, 1530) meters DK weight yarn
LONG- 1030 (1070, 1215, 1280, 1445, 1525, 1660, 1780, 1875) yards/ 940 (980, 1110, 1170, 1320, 1390, 1520, 1630, 1710) meters DK weight yarn

Yarn I Used:
Kelbourne Woolens, Scout; (100% wool; 274 yd [251 m]/ 3.5 oz [100 g]);
Mulberry Heather

US Size 6 [4 mm] 32-inch [81 cm] or longer circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge (sleeves and body)
Spare US Size 6 [4 mm] needle, or size needed to obtain gauge (for back)
US Size 6 [4 mm] 40-inch [102 cm] or longer circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge (for collar)
Tapestry needle
A few yards of stitch saver for provisional cast on and holding unworked sts
Stitch markers
Optional closure

GAUGE
18 sts x 26 rows= 4"/10 cm in St st, blocked
18 sts x 32 rows= 4"/10 cm in garter st, blocked

TO FIT
Bust (Chest Circumference):
31 [34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62]"/ 79 [86, 97, 107, 117, 127, 137, 147, 157] cm with approximately 4"/10 cm ease.
Shown in size 2 on a 34” [86 cm] bust with the longer length.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust (Chest Circumference):
35 [38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66] inches/ 89 [97, 107, 117, 127, 137, 147, 157, 168] cm

Length from Shoulder:
SHORT- 16 [16, 17.5, 17.5, 18.5, 19, 19.25, 20.25, 20.5] inches/ 41 [41, 44, 44, 47, 48, 49, 51, 52] cm
LONG- 19 [19, 20.5, 20.5, 21.5, 22, 22.25, 23.25, 23.5] inches/ 48 [48, 52, 52, 55, 56, 57, 59, 60] cm
Refer to the schematic in the pattern for more detailed information.