Noro Patterns - Crochet Jacket (Taiyo Sock) - Discontinued (Webs)

Noro Crochet Jacket (Taiyo Sock) - YS582

Project Overview

This discontinued crochet jacket pattern from Noro features an elegant lace design worked in the Taiyo Sock yarn. The garment is constructed using a bottom-up approach with seamed construction, creating a refined piece suitable for layering. The finished jacket measures 43 inches (109 cm) at the underarm with a total length of 15 inches (38 cm), designed to fit bust sizes 34-36 inches (86-96 cm).

Construction Method

The jacket is worked flat using a crochet hook, meaning pieces are created in rows rather than in the round. The garment is assembled using a seamed construction technique, where individual pieces (back, left front, and sleeves) are crocheted separately and then joined together. This method allows for precise shaping and a professional finish. The bottom-up construction approach means the body and sleeves are worked from the lower edges upward toward the shoulders and neckline.

Lace Techniques and Stitch Work

The primary design element is an intricate lace pattern created through strategic use of chain stitches and double crochet stitches. The pattern establishes a repeating motif using 5-chain loops separated by double crochet stitches, which creates an open, airy fabric characteristic of lace crochet. Additional stitch variations include treble crochet stitches and complex lace elements such as tr2tog (treble crochet two together) decreases worked into 3-chain spaces, creating decorative shell-like formations within the lace structure.

The lace pattern is maintained throughout the body pieces with strategic shaping rows. Row decreases are incorporated over 32 rows to create fitted shaping, while the pattern continues to evolve with variations in chain lengths and stitch placement. The pattern instructions reference specific row sequences where the last 4 rows establish a decreasing pattern that is then continued to achieve the desired silhouette.

Pattern Components

• Back Panel: Worked using 137 chain stitches as the foundation, creating the main body piece with lace patterning and shaping decreases
• Left Front Panel: Constructed from 63 chain stitches with coordinated lace pattern and shaping to match the back piece
• Sleeves: Worked using the same lace pattern as the back panel, each measuring 15 inches (38 cm) in length

Materials and Tools

This pattern requires 200 grams of Noro Taiyo Sock yarn in shade 47, a specialized sock-weight yarn known for its color variations and quality. The yarn is worked using a 3.00 mm crochet hook, which is a relatively small hook size appropriate for the delicate lace construction and fine yarn weight.

Tension and Gauge

The pattern specifies a tension of 7 five-chain loops equal to 10 cm (4 inches) when worked with the 3.00 mm crochet hook. Achieving proper gauge is essential for this garment to fit correctly at the specified bust measurement, as the lace pattern's openness directly affects the overall dimensions of the finished jacket.

Skill Level Considerations

This pattern involves intermediate to advanced crochet techniques. The lace construction requires understanding of chain spaces, working into loops rather than traditional stitches, and managing complex shaping decreases. The seamed construction method demands careful finishing and assembly skills to ensure a polished final product.