Horseshoe Jacket

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Horseshoe jacket, same as horseshoe vest, is inspired by the U-shaped metal plate that protects a horse’s hoof from wear. Garment features large horseshoe cables with plaids, bulky statement braids, and classic ribbing trims. Jacket is worked from top down in horseshoe cable stitch with plaid stitch in one piece.

GARMENT MEASUREMENTS

Bust Circumference:

94 (100) 107 (114) 121 (127) 134 cm

[37 (39.4) 42.1 (44.9) 47.6 (50) 52.8 inches]

Overall Length (back top trim edge to bottom edge):

54 (55) 56 (58) 59 (60) 62 cm

[21.3 (21.7) 22 (22.8) 23.2 (23.6) 24.4 inches]

KNITTING DENSITY (AFTER BLOCKING)

In horseshoe cable stitch using 6 mm [US 10] needles

20 sts x 24 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches]

In plaid stitch using 6 mm [US 10] needles

17 sts x 27 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches]

SIZE GUIDE

The jacket is intended for a cozy fit with approx. 5-10 cm [2-4 inches] of positive ease.