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Inspired by Harpers Ferry, West Virginia and evoking Civil War era crocheted lace fichus. The state of West Virginia was born from the conflicting loyalties of the Eastern and Western parts of Virginia. This lightweight, feminine version of a denim jacket celebrates the joining of Union Blue and Dixie Gray. The lacy collar and split sleeves are inspired by traditional styles of the mid-19th century. Pattern includes West Virginia travel tips and recipe for Crazy Good Cornbread.

This pattern is also available in the instant download ebook, Deep South Knitting.

Inspired by Harpers Ferry, West Virginia and evoking Civil War era crocheted lace fichus. The state of West Virginia was born from the conflicting loyalties of the Eastern and Western parts of Virginia. This lightweight, feminine version of a denim jacket celebrates the joining of Union Blue and Dixie Gray. The lacy collar and split sleeves are inspired by traditional styles of the mid-19th century. Pattern includes West Virginia travel tips and recipe for Crazy Good Cornbread.

This pattern is also available in the instant download ebook, Deep South Knitting.

Additional Pattern Info

  • Intermediate

  • Project Gauge: 20 stitches and 26 rows = 4” (10cm) in stockinette stitch on US 7 (4.5mm)

  • Finished Sizes: XXS (XS, S, M, L, XL, 1X, 2X) with finished bust sizes 38 (39, 41, 42, 43, 45, 46, 48)” [96.5 (99, 104, 107, 109, 114, 117, 122)cm]

    Fit Tip: This jacket is fitted, but body-skimming, and designed to be worn with about 3-4” (7.5-10cm) of ease. Choose a finished size 3-4” (7.5-10cm) larger than your bust measurement.

  • Yarn: Louisa Harding Albero (50% cotton, 50% lempur/viscose, 110 yards/100m); 9 (10, 10, 11, 11, 12, 12, 13) skeins Denim #11 and 5 (5, 6, 6, 6, 6, 7, 7) skeins Dove #03