Ginkgo and Lotus Little Fitted Jacket

Discover the charm of our folkloric fitted jacket, featuring delicate princess-style seaming that is utterly enchanting! This versatile garment is designed with intricate seed stitch sleeves and sides, while the front and back are knit in elegant stockinette stitch. Unique sleeve cuffs and pockets showcase beautiful stranded colorwork, creating a delightful visual contrast. The jacket’s front boasts a shaped version of intarsia with leaves and a stunning intarsia leaf detail on the back, adding a touch of nature-inspired beauty. Practical buttonholes are ingeniously crafted into an attached I-cord band, while the finishing touch is enhanced with thoughtful embroidery. This gorgeous garment is knit from the bottom up in **five pieces** (plus a pocket), making it a rewarding project for knitters of various skill levels.

 Sizing: The sweater depicted measures 37 inches and is designed to be worn comfortably over a 36-inch bust.

Yarn: For this stunning project, you will need Sunday Knits 5 ply (worsted weight - 125 m per 50-gm skein): 7 (8, 8, 9, 9, 9, 10) skeins of the main color. The sample is knitted in the rich color of Brigadoon blackish. For the lovely color accents, you’ll also require Sunday Knits 3 ply (sport weight; worked with 2 strands together for painterly color blending) in Nirvana espresso: 1 skein of 50-gm, along with 1 skein of 20-gm each in Nirvana cedar and Angelic wheat. This combination creates a stunning visual experience.

Gauge: Achieve a perfect fit with a gauge of 18 stitches and 25 rows per 4 inches in stockinette stitch and 16 stitches and 28 rows per 4 inches in seed stitch.

**Skills Used:** This pattern will help you elevate your knitting skills with essential techniques, including reading charts, short rows (detailed explanations provided), stranded colorwork, intarsia, and crafting an attached I-cord.

**Pattern Includes:** Enjoy a comprehensive knitting experience with written instructions, colorwork charts, detailed schematics, and a helpful glossary to guide you throughout your crafting journey. Download this unique folkloric fitted jacket pattern today and embark on a knitting adventure that will elevate your wardrobe with exquisite craftsmanship and style!