Stacy Charles Fine Yarns Alessandra Jacket & Karolina Scarf

Alessandra Jacket & Karolina Scarf by Stacy Charles Fine Yarns

Alessandra Jacket

What is Being Made: The Alessandra Jacket is a tailored knitted cardigan designed by Teresa Chorzepa, available in six sizes ranging from Small to 3X. This garment features a structured silhouette with finished bust measurements from 36 inches (91.5 cm) for the smallest size up to 57 inches (145 cm) for the largest size. The jacket length varies slightly across sizes, ranging from 26 inches (66 cm) to 28.5 inches (72.5 cm), making it a versatile layering piece suitable for various body types and style preferences.

Techniques Used: The Alessandra Jacket is constructed using a combination of seamless and flat-worked knitting techniques. The pattern incorporates strategic shaping through decreases and increases to create a fitted garment. Armhole shaping is achieved through bind-offs at the edges, followed by gradual decreases worked at regular intervals. The jacket includes a belt component, though this is optional and can be omitted if desired. The construction method allows for precise fit and professional finishing.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns: The primary stitch used throughout the Alessandra Jacket is stockinette stitch, which creates a smooth, classic fabric surface. Shaping is accomplished using fundamental decrease techniques including ssk (slip, slip, knit) and k2tog (knit two together) for right-leaning decreases, as well as k1-f/b (knit one front and back) for increases. These foundational stitches combine to create a garment with clean lines and professional construction.

Materials: The Alessandra Jacket is knitted using S. Charles Collezione CLEO yarn, a premium blend composed of 86% wool and 14% nylon. This fiber content provides durability, warmth, and a refined drape. The yarn is available in color #01 silver for this design. Yardage requirements range from 10 balls (870 yards/800 meters) for the smallest size to 15 balls (1,305 yards/1,200 meters) for the largest size, with each ball weighing 1.75 ounces (50 grams) and providing 87 yards (80 meters). The pattern recommends size 10 (6mm) needles for the main body, worked to a gauge of 11.5 stitches and 15 rows over 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch. A smaller size 9 (5.5mm) needle is specified for the optional belt component.

Karolina Scarf

What is Being Made: The Karolina Scarf is a coordinating accessory designed to complement the Alessandra Jacket. This scarf is knitted in one size, measuring 9 inches (23 cm) in width and 50 inches (127 cm) in length, making it a substantial piece suitable for draping around the neck or styling as a fashion accent.

Techniques Used: The Karolina Scarf is constructed using flat knitting techniques, allowing for straightforward construction and easy customization of length if desired. The pattern structure supports the creation of a finished, wearable accessory.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns: The Karolina Scarf is worked primarily in stockinette stitch, providing a smooth, refined fabric that showcases the yarn's color variations and fiber quality.

Materials: The Karolina Scarf features a sophisticated three-color design utilizing S. Charles Collezione CLEO yarn in three distinct colorways: color #01 silver (A), color #07 onyx (B), and color #05 amethyst (C). The scarf requires one ball of each color, with each ball providing 87 yards (80 meters) of the 86% wool and 14% nylon blend. The pattern specifies size 9 (5.5mm) needles, worked to a gauge of 12 stitches and 16 rows over 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch. The multi-color approach creates visual interest while maintaining the elegant aesthetic of the coordinating jacket.