Hashtag Jacket

Hi everyone, and Happy New Year! knitting with cotton yarn can be a challenge since it lacks elasticity a little bit. When I ordered Paintbox yarn, I was eager to get my hand on this beautiful yarn pack I found online, a palette of four colors. Unfortunately, I didn’t realize that the yarn I purchased was made from cotton, so It took me a while to figure out what it would be suitable for. I finally decided to turn this yarn into a spring jacket. First, I decided that this palette needed a primary color added to it for my new project, and black yarn seemed to be the right choice, from there I got to work on the design.
As my followers know, I'm an old fan of mosaic patterns, so I chose the hashtag pattern for my jacket. I think it’s both beautiful and intricate looking. I am very satisfied with the final product, and I think it would be a wonderful piece to wear next spring. When writing the instructions, I've tried to make them as clear and simple as possible, so I hope you have fun making this jacket. I also made a matching slouchy from the remaining yarn, which I will post later. Another surprise accessory is still in the making, so stay tunedJanuary 22nd, 2021 update: I've posted the matching slouchy and mittens. Click on the links below to check it out!
Stay safe and healthy my fellow knitters and crocheters, and I hope you have a wonderful new year!

Skill level: Intermediate

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Hashtag Slouchy

Hashtag Mittens






Materials:

·      Yarn: 

1.    Nako Calico: 50% Cotton, 50% Premium Acrylic, 3.5 oz. (100g), 268 yards (245 m), in color black: 2 (2, 3) skeins. 

2.    PAINTBOX yarn: 100% Cotton, 1.7 oz. (50 g), 93 yards (85 m). 2 skeins for all sizes in the following colors: 

·      Light Caramel 1337 (yarn A). 

·      Pistachio green 1346 (yarn B).

·      Vanilla Cream 1346 (yarn C).

·      Slate Green 1010 (yarn D).

·      Circular Knitting needles, 32" (80 cm) long, sizes US 6 (4 mm) and 7 (4.5 mm).

·      Straight needles, sizes US 6 (4 mm) and US 7 (4.5 mm).

·      7 buttons, 5/8″ (1.6 cm) in diameter.

·      Tapestry needle.




Sizes and measurements:

Size

Chest

S

 33.5-35.5" (85-90 cm) 

M

 37.5-40" (95-100 cm)

L

 42-44" (105-110 cm)




Gauge:

  • Paint Box yarn: 19 sts and 26 rows = 4"x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in garter stitch and US 7 (4.5 mm) needles.
  • Nako Calico yarn: 20 sts and 29 rows = 4"x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in garter stitch and US 7 (4.5 mm) needles.


Yardage:

  • Size SPaint Box: 525- 535 yards (480- 490 meter), Nako Calico: 495- 505 yards (455- 465 m).
  • Size MPaint Box: 560- 570 yards (510- 520 meter), Nako Calico: 525- 535 yards (480- 490 m).
  • Size LPaint Box :590- 600 yards (540- 550 meter), Nako Calico: 560- 570 yards (510- 520 m).

 



Knitting Terms:

  • st = stitch.
  • sts = stitches.
  • RS = right side.
  • WS = wrong side.
  • k = knit.
  • p = purl.
  • sl st = slip stitch.
  • k2tog = knit 2 stitches together.
  • ssk = slip next 2 sts knit wise, then knit them together through back loops.
  • p2tog = purl 2 sts together.


Instructions

Body: 

With black yarn and 4 mm circular needles cast on 180(204-228) sts. Work as follows:

Ribs Row : p 2, k 2, repeat to end st.

Repeat ribs row 17 times.

Change to 4.5 mm circular needles and knit one row increasing at the same time 3 sts evenly. 183(207-231) sts

Knit 0(2-2) rows. 



Hashtag Pattern:

With color A and black yarn, work as follows:

Row 1 (A): k 1, *k 6, sl st 1, k 1, sl st 1, k 3, repeat from * to last 2 sts, k 2.

Row 2 (A) and every even number row:  With same color used on previous row, knit the purl stitches and slip the slipped stitches with yarn in front.

Row 3 (black): k 1, *k 1sl st 1, k 5, sl st 1, k 3, sl st 1, repeat from * to last 2 sts, k 2.

Row 5 (A): k 1, *sl st 1, k 1, repeat from * to end.

Row 7 (black): k 1, *k 5, sl st 1, k 1, sl st 1, k 3, sl st 1, repeat from * to last 2 sts, k 2.

Row 9 (A): k 1, *sl st 1, k 9, sl st 1, k 1, repeat from * to last 2 sts, sl st 1, k 1.

Row 11 (black): k 1, *k 5, sl st 1, k 1, sl st 1, k 4, repeat from * to last 2 sts, k 2.

Row 13 (A): k 1, *sl st 1, k 1, sl st 1, k 9, repeat from * to last 2 sts, sl st 1, k 1.

Row 15 (black): k 1, *k 1, sl st 1, k 3, sl st 1, k 1 sl st 1, k 4, repeat from * to last 2 sts, k 2.

Row 17 (A): repeat row 5.

Row 19 (black): k 1, *k 1, sl st 1, k 3, sl st 1, k 5, sl st, repeat from * to last 2 sts, k 2.

Row 21 (A): k 1, *k 4, sl st 1, k 1, sl st 1, k 5, repeat from * to last 2 sts, k 2.

Row 23 (black): k 1, *k 1, sl st 1, k 9, sl st, repeat from * to last 2 sts, k 2.

Row 24 (black): repeat row 2. Cut yarn A.

Repeat the 24 rows of the Hashtag Pattern using black yarn and B yarn, C yarn and D yarn alternately.

 



Right Front Piece:

Note: when working this piece, leave the rest of stitches (for the back and left front) on the circular needles.

With color A, and 4.5 needles, work Hashtag Pattern once in first 38(42-46) sts. 

Repeat the 24 rows of the Hashtag Pattern using yarn B.

 

Neck Shape:

With yarn C, repeat 24 rows of Hashtag Pattern and make neck shape at the same time as follows:

5(5-6) sts decrease at the beginning of 3rd row.

3(4-4) sts decrease at the beginning of 5th row.

2(2-2) sts decrease at the beginning of 7th row.

1(1-1) st decrease at the beginning of 9th and 11th rows alternately.

Finish the Hashtag pattern. With black yarn knit 0(2-2) rows. Bind off all 26(29-32) sts, leaving 12" (30 cm) of yarn for sewing the shoulder seams.


Back Piece:

Note: when working this piece, leave the rest of stitches (for the left front) on the circular needles.

With black yarn and 4.5 needles, bind off 12(14-16) sts at the beginning of the row. Join color A and work Hashtag Pattern once in next 83(95-107) sts. 

Repeat the 24 rows of the Hashtag Pattern using yarn B then C alternately. With black yarn, knit 0(2-2) rows. Bind off all sts.

 

Left Front Piece:

With black yarn and 4.5 needles, bind off 12(14-16) sts at the beginning of the row.  Join color A and work Hashtag Pattern once in rest 38(42-46) sts. 

Repeat the 24 rows of the Hashtag Pattern using yarn B.

 

Neck shape:

With yarn C, repeat 24 rows of Hashtag Pattern and make neck shape at the same time as follows:

5(5-6) sts decrease at the beginning of 4th row.

3(4-4) sts decrease at the beginning of 6th row.

2(2-2) sts decrease at the beginning of 8th row.

1(1-1) st decrease at the beginning of 10th and 12th rows alternately.

Finish the Hashtag Pattern. With black yarn knit 0(2-2) rows. Bind off all 26(29-32) sts, leaving 12" (30 cm) of yarn to sew the shoulder seams.



 




Sleeves:

Notes:

  • When knitting the colored stripes on the RS, knit the first stitch using the black yarn together with the colored one to keep it coming up and, so you don't have to cut and bind it when knitting every black yarn stripe. 
  • After finishing every colored stripe, cut the yarn, leaving 4" (10 cm) of yarn to sew the seam of each stripe with its own color.

With black yarn and 4 mm needles, cast on 48(52-52) sts. work as follows:

Ribs Row: k 3, *p 2, k 2, repeat from * to last 3 sts, p 3.

Repeat ribs row 17 times. Change to 4.5 mm needles and knit 1(3-3) row(s).

 

Stripes pattern:

With A yarn knit eight rows, with black yarn work next 2 rows as follows:

Row 1: (k 1, p 1) into the first st, k to last st, (k 1, p 1) into the last st.

Row 2: k to end.

With B yarn knit eight rows, with black yarn repeat the increasing rows.

With C yarn knit eight rows, with black yarn repeat the increasing rows.

With D yarn knit eight rows, with black yarn repeat the increasing rows.

Repeat the stripes pattern 3 times, but don't increase in last rows knitted with black yarn. Instead, knit 2(4-4) rows.

Bind off all sts using stretchy method, leaving 18" (45 cm) of yarn for sewing the sleeve in place. You can watch my tutorial video for the stretchy bind off method here: 

 



Assembly:

Sew shoulders seams. Sew side seams of sleeves leaving the upper color stripe to sew with the body underarm. Sew sleeve with sleeve opening in body piece.

 





Hood:

From RS with black yarn and 4.5 mm circular needles, pick up 26(29-32) sts from right side neck, 31(37,43) sts from back neck and 26(29-32) sts from left side neck. 83(95-107) sts

Knit next row as follows:

Increase Row: k 2(3-4) sts, *m 1, k 5, repeat to last 1(2-3) sts, m 1, k to end. 100(114-128) sts

Knit until the hood measures 12(13-13)" [30(3-33) cm] from increase row.

Fold the hood double and sew together at the top, I've used Kitchener sewing method to get a neat look.

 


Note: As I was in the process of designing the jacket, I didn't follow the exact steps I mentioned above in the assembly of the jacket pieces, and knitted the hood part before attaching the sleeves. 



Right front Band:

From RS and with black yarn and 4 mm needles, pick up 18(20-20) sts from bottom black stripe, 18 sts from each hashtag pattern stripe, 2 sts before first hood row.

Ribs Row: p 2, k 2 to last 0(2-2) sts, p 2.

Repeat ribs row 3 times.

Buttonholes row: 12(14-14) sts in ribs pattern, *k2tog, yo, 16 sts in ribs pattern, repeat from * to last 8(10-10) sts, p2tog, yo, 6 sts in ribs pattern. 

Repeat ribs row 3 times, bind off all sts.

 

Left front band:

From RS and with black yarn and 4 mm needles, pick up 2 sts under first hood row, 18 sts from each hashtag pattern stripe, and 18(20-20) sts from bottom black stripe. 

Ribs Row: k 2, p 2 to 0(2-2) sts, k 2.

Repeat ribs row 7 times. Bind off all sts.

Weave in loose ends. Sew buttons in place (as you can see in the image below, I used the colored yarn to sew them).




Lastly, feel free to leave a comment if you have any questions or find something confusing in the pattern.

Happy crocheting/knitting! follow me on Instagram @wiams_crafts and Twitter @wiamscrafts to see my upcoming projects.

24 comments:

  1. Thank you very much for the pattern. I think this is something that my teenage granddaughters will really like. It is very kind of you to make it a free pattern. I look forward to the slouchy hat too.

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    1. You are welcome Joy, my greetings to your granddaughters.
      Wiam

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  2. This is a most beautiful pattern. I thin I will make it for my daughter for Christmas this year. Thank you so much for sharing and making this a free pattern.

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    1. Thank you for your lovely comment. Looking eagerly to see your jacket before next Christmas I hope.
      Wiam

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  3. Can you confirm please if I should buy the yarn in double knit or Aran weight?

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  4. Also I can't find the nako Calico yarn. Could you suggest an alternative please or should I use the same paintbox yarn as the rest of the garment but in black?

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  5. Please could you verify what colour to use for each even numbered row. Do I use the same colour as using for the odd number row I have just completed or do I always use the contrast colour?
    Eg: row 4 . Do I use black or A?

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    1. Hi cassie
      If you notice rows 1 and 2 are worked using color (A), so rows 3 and 4 are worked with color (black) and so on. Each odd and even numbered rows are worked with the same color.
      Stay safe and healthy and have a nice knitting day.

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  6. Thank you so much for your help

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  7. Hello again. I think you have a fault on the pattern.
    Row 5 - sl1 k1 to the end denotes an even number of stitches but all sizes have an odd number eg small size has 183 sts. I'm left with an odd stitch at the end of the row.
    Can you help please.

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  8. Thank you again Cassie, the mistake has been corrected.
    Have a nice day

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  9. Oh no. Now I have to undo the whole row.

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  10. Hello again. Sorry to be such a pain. Can you explain please row 13 begins sk1. There is no explanation in the knitting terms. I am assuming it means skip 1 stitch?

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    1. Hello Cassie. A Big Thanks, such a light soul you have. Please never feel or say sorry because you are pointing out mistakes, I read and read my posts but I never see them.
      Have a nice day

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  11. So what is the answer? How do I begin the row?

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  12. Could you also explain. If the odd number rows include knit stitches and the even number rows have purl stitches, this becomes stocking stitch. But your hashtag knitting appears to be worked in garter stitch?

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    1. OK Cassie, you are the design tester. So far all are corrected, go back and check.

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  13. Thank you. I will start again. Better luck this time I hope. Thanks.

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  14. I had asked if there was a way to print the sweater pattern? I like a paper copy to make notes etc..

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    1. Hi Susanne
      I have Etsy store that I post PDF version of my designs. In a few days I'll inform you that this Jacket's PDF is available.
      Have a nice day
      Wiam

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    2. Hello there, a PDF file of this pattern is available now in my Etsy store. You can click the link at the beginning of the post to get it.

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