Metaphorical Jacket

Knitting lends itself well to metaphors. From the slow progress of individual stitches joining together into a beautiful, large piece of fabric to the subsequent rows building up and depending on the rows before, the act of knitting is comparable to many incremental tasks. The physical manifestation of love each project represents can also be a metaphor.

The Metaphorical Jacket is made from three simple pieces: a big rectangle for the back and two rectangles with V-neck shaping for the front. It is a perfect example of how expressive simple shapes and patterns can become in the hands of a knitter.

Yarn
Miss Babs Yearning
65% Merino Wool, 35% Tussah Silk; 1200 yd/6.9 oz (1095 m/195 g) per skein
2 (2, 2) skeins, shown in Metaphorical

Or approximately 1250 (1760, 2280) yards/1143 (1610, 2085) meters of heavy lace weight yarn.

Sizes
1 (2, 3)

Finished Measurements
Back width: 24 (35, 44)”/60 (87.5, 110) cm
Length: 23”/57.5 cm

Needles
US 3 (3.25 mm) circular needle, 24”/60 cm long, or size to obtain gauge

Gauge
Blocked: 27 stitches and 42 rows = 4”/10 cm square in Metaphorical Lace stitch.

This jacket was blocked gently; for reference the designer’s unblocked gauge in Metaphorical Lace was 28 stitches and 42 rows to 4” (10 cm).

Notions
Scrap yarn or stitch holders
Stitch Markers
Tapestry Needle