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Chunky Jackets for the Great Outdoors

Pattern ID: Kilcarra Cottage 758
Wool brand: Kilcarra Cottage
Yarn quantity: 8-10 (50g balls)
plus 3 in each of 4 contrasts

Sizes: 32 - 42 inch chest (3 sizes);
actual 41 - 49 inches.

Wool weight: Chunky
Needle size: 4½mm and 5½mm
Tension (10x10cm): 16sts x 28 rows

Price: SOLD

Description: Chunky cardigan jacket with the best of eighties styling. The honeycomb pattern is created with slipped stitches, using only one colour in any one row - one of my personal favourite stitches.