A chic, collarless 1960s jacket with a clean, boxy line to the hip. The front bands fold back on a slipped stitch into a hemmed facing, so the edges stay crisp. Seven buttons run from the hem to the ribbed jewel neck, and saddle shoulders give it a tailored line. Bracelet-length sleeves finish in ribbed cuffs. Wear it buttoned over a slim skirt, or open over a turtleneck.

Fit

Easy and boxy, about 4–4¾ in (10–12 cm) of ease at the bust, buttoned; hip length

Skill level

Intermediate. Saddle shoulders, hemmed front facings and seven buttonholes.

Sizes

US 4 to 24 (UK 8 to 28, EU 36 to 56): 32 to 52 in (81 to 132 cm) bust

Yarns

Worsted / Aran, DK / light worsted

Original yarn

Worsted (Aran), at about 18 sts and 24 rows to 4 in (10 cm) over stockinette. For the closest match to the photo, use a yarn that knits to this gauge.

Gauge

Your own, from 16 to 24 stitches per 4 in (10 cm)

You get

Your complete pattern straight away, to read on screen, print or save, plus an email link back to it

Bulky (chunky) yarns and anything finer than DK aren't offered: the folded facings would double the thickness at the front edge and the saddles would turn clumsy, or the jacket would lose its tailored body.

What you'll get

• Every piece written out in full for your size and gauge
• Row counts with the length to check against, so you always know where you are
• Row-by-row planners for the tricky bits, where shaping happens on both edges at once
• Drawings of each piece with your measurements, and full making-up instructions

Every design is chosen by a knitter and checked against its original pattern. If you get stuck, email us and a real person will help.

No swatch? You can use the gauge on your yarn's label. For a perfect fit, knit a swatch and measure it over stockinette on your main needles. Here's how to measure your gauge.