Dacapo short jacket by Hanne Falkenberg, No 20 knitting kit

Knitting kit for Dacapo short jacket

Short jacket in garter stitch with diagonal stripes and and a pretty fit. The jacket is worked back and forth in one piece and alway only in one color at a time. The assembly is simple with a seam along the inside of the sleeve.

The knitting kit contains: Yarn for the selected size and a pattern in English.

The pattern is a PDF file. Immediately after purchase you will be able to download the pattern directly from the purchase confirmation page. You will also receive an e-mail with a link to your pattern, and the pattern will be available here at the site via your personal account - so remember to create an account :-) Read more about digital knitting patterns here.

Designed by Hanne Falkenberg

Sizes: S (M) L/XL
Bust circumference: 110 (119) 127 cm
Total length: 50 (52) 54 cm
Center back neck to wrist: 68/70 (70/72) 70/74 cm

NOTE! Directions are given for two sleeve lengths in all sizes, short or long, since the diagonal pattern makes it difficult to alter the length as you go along.

Materials: 600 (600) 600 g Önling No 20, 100% Shetland wool, by Hanne Falkenberg Design, ca 225m/50g

Amount of yarn:
Main color: 250 g  Önling No 20, 100% Shetland wool, approx. 225m/50g
Contrast color A: 250 g  Önling No 20, 100% Shetland wool, approx. 225m/50g
Contrast color B: 100 g  Önling No 20, 100% Shetland wool, approx. 225m/50g

Color choice (Main color/A/B):
Black/yellow model: Col. 107 Black-white-mix, Col. 71 Black, Col. 04 Curry Yellow
Purple model: Col. 95 Plum, Col. 96 Blueberry, Col. 71 Black                                      Green model: Col. 30 Dusty green, Col. 29 Spring green, Col. 33 Apple green.
The color B in the picture is out of stock (col. 20 green melange). Use sub. col. 33 Apple green for a greener look. Otherwise use the sub. col. 28 moss to create a more muted look.
Red model: Col. 93 Tomato red, Col. 59 Fuchsia, Col. 08 Orange

Gauge: 25sts og 50 rows in garter stitch on 3 mm ndls = 10 x 10 cm

Worked with one thread throughout.

Suggested needles: Circular needles 3mm, length 80 cm. Spare needles 3 mm

Please Note:
The price of the yarn kit is calculated based on the amount of yarn included, which is the amount we have used to knit the design according to the above measurements. Should you need more yarn, additional yarn can be purchased at regular prices by placing an order and state lot number in the comment box at checkout. All designs have been thoroughly calculated and tested.

This knitting kit contains yarn and a digital pattern, which will be available for download immediately after purchase.

Wool can last for years, but it requires good care. Washing is tough on your woolen garments and in general wool needs to be washed much less than other materials as it has a self-cleaning effect.

Find our instructions for how to wash your knitwear here.