Over Sized Olive Jacket

By: Vickie Howell for yarnspirations.com/caron

By: Vickie Howell for yarnspirations.com/caron

If you're looking for a beautiful crochet pattern to wear in the winter then this Over Sized Olive Jacket is the pattern for you. You can wear bulky long sleeved shirts under this jacket for added warmth. It's great for going out or lounging around. You need to know double crochet and single crochet to make this jacket.

Intermediate

Crochet HookI/9 or 5.5 mm hook, N/15 or 10 mm hook

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Sizes: S (M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL)

Measurements:

Bust: 36 (42, 46, 52, 58, 62)" [91.5 (106.5, 117, 132, 147.5, 157.5) cm]
Length: 27½ (28, 28½, 29, 29½, 30)" [70 (71, 72.5, 73.5, 75, 76) cm]

Materials:

Yarn: Sheep(ish)™ by Vickie Howell (85 g/3 oz, 153 m/167 yds); Olive(ish) (#00019) 8 (10, 11, 13, 15, 17) balls
Hook: Size 6 mm (U.S. J-10) crochet hook. Size 9 mm (U.S. N-13) crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge.
Yarn needle.

Gauge: In pattern, 4 pattern repeats = 6½" [16.5 cm]; 8 rows = 4" [10 cm] using larger hook.

Instructions:
Arcade Stitch (multiple of 6 sts + 1):

Row 1 (WS): Ch 1, sc in first 2 sts, ch 3, sk next 3 sts, *sc in next 3 sts, ch 3, sk next 3 sts; repeat from * across to last 2 sts, sc in last 2 sts, turn.
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first sc, 5 dc in next ch-3 sp, sk next sc, *sc in next sc (center sc of 3-sc group), 5 dc in next ch-3 sp; repeat from * across to last 2 sc, sk next sc, sc in last sc, turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first st, ch 2, sk next st, sc in next 3 dc, *ch 3, sk next 3 sts, sc in next 3 dc; repeat from * across to last 2 sts, ch 2, sk next st, sc in last st, turn.
Row 4: Ch 3 (counts as dc here and throughout), sk first st, 2 dc in next ch-2 sp, sk next sc, sc in next sc, *5 dc in next ch-3 sp, sk next sc, sc in next sc; repeat from * across to last ch-2 sp, 2 dc in last ch-2 sp, dc in last sc, turn.
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in first 2 dc, ch 3, sk next 3 sts, *sc in next 3 sts, ch 3, sk next 3 sts; repeat from * across, sc in last dc, sc in top of turning ch, turn.
Repeat Rows 2–5 for Arcade pattern.

Back

With larger hook, ch 68 (80, 86, 98, 110, 116).
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each remaining ch across, turn— 67 (79, 85, 97, 109, 115) sc.
Row 2 (RS): Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn.
Row 3: Work Row 1 of Arcade pattern—11 (13, 14, 16, 18, 19) pattern repeats.
Continue in Arcade pattern (repeating Rows 2–5 of the pattern) until piece measures 14" [35.5 cm] from beginning.
Change to smaller hook (for subtle shaping), continue in Arcade pattern until piece measures 17" [43 cm] from beginning.
Change to larger hook, continue in Arcade pattern until piece measures approx 20" [51 cm] from beginning, end with a Row 3 of Arcade pattern.

Shape Armhole

Next row (RS): Ch 1, sl st in first 2 ch, sl st in next 2 sc, 5 dc in next ch-3 sp, *sk next sc, sc in next sc, 5 dc in next ch-3 sp; repeat from * across to last 3-sc group, sk next sc, sl st in next 2 sc, turn; leave remaining sts unworked.
Next row: Ch 1, sk first dc, sc in next 3 dc, *ch 3, sk next 3 sts, sc in next 3 dc; repeat from * across to last dc; turn, leave last dc unworked—9 (11, 12, 14, 16, 17) pattern repeats.
Next row: Ch 1, turn, sc in first 2 sc, *5 dc in next ch-3 sp, sk next sc, sc in next sc; repeat from * across to last sc, sc in last sc, turn.
Beginning with Row 2 of pattern, work in Arcade pattern until piece measures 27 (28, 29, 30, 31, 32)" [68.5 (71, 73.5, 76, 78.5, 81.5) cm] from beginning. Fasten off.

Front (make 2)

With larger hook, ch 38 (44, 50, 56, 62, 68).
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each remaining ch across—37 (43, 49, 55, 61, 67) sc.
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn.
Row 3: Work Row 1 of Arcade pattern — 6 (7, 8, 9, 10, 11) pattern repeats.
Continue in Arcade pattern until piece measures 20" [51 cm] from beginning, end with a Row 3 of Arcade pattern.

Shape Armhole and Neck

Row 1: Ch 1, sl st in first 2 ch, sl st in next 2 sc, 5 dc in next ch-3 sp, *sk next sc, sc in next sc, 5 dc in next ch-3 sp; repeat from * across to last 3-sc group, sk next 2 sc, sc2tog over next sc and first ch of ch-2 sp, turn; leave remaining sts unworked.
Row 2: Ch 1, sk first 2 sts, sc in next 3 dc, *ch 3, sk next 3 sts, sc in next 3 dc; repeat from * across to last dc, sc in last dc; turn—4 (5, 6, 7, 8, 9) pattern repeats.
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sk first sc, sc in next 2 sc, *5 dc in next ch-3 sp, sk next sc, sc in next sc; repeat from * across to last ch-3 sp, 5 dc in last ch-3 sp, sk next 2 sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc, turn.
Row 4: Ch 1, sk first 2 sts, sc in next 3 dc, *ch 3, sk next 3 sts, sc in next 3 dc; repeat from * across to last 3 sts, ch 2, sk next 2 sts, sc in last sc, turn.
Row 5: Ch 3, 2 dc in next ch-2 sp, sk next sc, sc in next sc, *5 dc in next ch-3 sp, sk next sc, sc in next sc; repeat from * across to last sc, sk last sc, dc in beginning ch-1, turn.
Row 6: Ch 1, sk first 3 sts, sc in next 3 dc, ch 3, sk next 3 sts, *sc in next 3 dc, ch 3, sk next 3 sts; repeat from * across, sc in last dc, sc in top of beginning ch-3, turn—3 (4, 5, 6, 7, 8) pattern repeats.
Row 7: Ch 1, sc in first 2 sts, 5 dc in next ch-3 sp, *sk next sc, sc in next sc, 5 dc in next ch-3 sp; repeat from * across to last 3 sc, sk next 2 sc, sc2tog over next sc and beginning ch-1, turn.
Rows 8–10: Repeat Rows 4–6.
Row 11: Ch 1, sc in first sc, 5 dc in next ch-3 sp, *sk next sc, sc in next sc, 5 dc in next ch-3 sp; repeat from * across to last 3-sc group, sk next sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc, turn—2 (3, 4, 5, 6, 7) pattern repeats.
Beginning with Row 3 of pattern, work in Arcade pattern until piece measures same as back. Fasten off.

Sleeve (make 2)

With larger hook, ch 62 (68, 68, 74, 74, 74).
Row 1 (WS): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each remaining ch across, turn—61 (67, 67, 73, 73, 73) sc.
Rows 2–4: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn.
Row 5: Work Row 1 of Arcade pattern—10 (11, 11, 12, 12, 12) pattern repeats.
Continue in Arcade pattern until piece measures 18 (17½, 17½, 17, 16, 16)" [45.5 (44.5, 44.5, 43, 40.5, 40.5) cm] from beginning, ending with a Row 2 or Row 4 of pattern. Fasten off.

Collar

With larger hook, ch 62 (68, 74, 80, 86, 92).
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, ch 3, sk next 3 ch, *sc in next 3 ch, ch 3, sk next 3 ch; repeat from * across to last 2 ch, sc in last 2 ch, turn—10 (11, 12, 13, 14, 15) pattern repeats.
Beginning with Row 2 of pattern, work in Arcade pattern until piece measures 12 (12, 12, 13, 13, 14)" [30.5 (30.5, 30.5, 33, 33, 35.5) cm] from beginning. Fasten off.

Belt (optional)

With smaller hook and holding 2 strands of yarn together, ch 10.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each remaining ch across, turn—9 sc.
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn.
Repeat last row until piece measures 64" [163 cm] from beginning (or desired length). Fasten off.

Finishing

Sew shoulder seams. Sew in sleeves. Sew side and sleeve seams. Center foundation row of collar over center back neck, and sew to neck edge.
Front edging: Row 1: With RS facing, join yarn with sc in lower front corner to work up front edge, sc evenly spaced up front edge, around edges of collar, and down other front edge, turn.
Rows 2 and 3: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn. Fasten off.
Using yarn needle, weave in all ends. Block lightly, if desired.

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Delphine Bryant

Aug 02, 2018

I love the oversized sleeves on this jacket. I think that is what really makes this unique. I would have loved to see the finished project as it appears from the back. This arcade stitch is really pretty. Making this in this olive green does allow you to see the design.

Morehouse17

Jul 28, 2018

This collar on this over sized jacket almost looks like it may be a hood. I love the open weave of the design. This could also easily be used as a bathing suit cover up if you made the item in a cotton yarn.

grammab2 0210339

Aug 17, 2017

i really want to see a picture that's large enough to see the stitch andif i want to make it. Thumbnail pic doesn't do it.

AFC Editor Julia

Aug 18, 2017

Hi grammab, The photo should be showing now. :) Thanks! Julia, editor for AllFreeCrochet

princess6860504

Mar 30, 2017

We get a diagram to read as well. Even if you don't do diagrams very well, they will be helpful if only as a visual so you know where you're at! This is a very smart design, not too frilly and not over-the-top. The longer length is in fashion right now, too. The shell pattern provides a nice repeating stitch pattern so once you get used to it it will become second nature.

DeannaF123 7334299

Jul 14, 2014

I made this for my great niece for Christmas in a denim blue (had tiny white flecks like denim). So cute... her mother "stole" it almost immediately. Perhaps I can crochet a lock next time... LOL

Ellyn

Jul 12, 2014

I'd use variegated shades of purple.

dlt860 7574219

Jul 12, 2014

I would love this in a pale blue or off white

imani213 8126136

Jul 12, 2014

Hello Fellow Crafters, This would look lovely in a mustard color, for the fall.

MccfamschoolMom

Jul 11, 2014

You could probably save a bit on the yarn for this by shopping at the Spinrite Yarn Factory Outlet's e-tent. They might or might not have the VH Sheepish in stock at any particular time, but they would surely have something in a similar weight, gauge & even fiber composition from one of the Spinrite family of brands (Bernat/Caron/Patons/Phentex) there. The pattern reminds me a bit of a shrug I made late this spring from 2 "granny hexagons" (the project page is up on Ravelry), but perhaps with a bit more shaping.

charmainesylvia 45 74641

Jul 11, 2014

I think this would look fantastic in the Plumish

JennyBee1

Oct 14, 2013

Hi everyone, We've updated the pattern link. Thanks for your patience and we apologize for any inconvenience, --editors of AllFreeCrochet

kati7magiko

Oct 11, 2013

I found the pattern.It's almost at the end of free patterns. :D

Maxx

Oct 03, 2013

Unable to locate pattern for: Over Sized Olive Jacket By: Vickie Howell for Caron

Dorothy Drake Grah am

Oct 03, 2013

can't bring up the pattern

bobbylonardo 50143 99

Oct 03, 2013

I can't get the pattern. The link goes to the Caron website and when I typed in the title, it said nothing matched. Can you please fix this problem?

dianlowe8 0265054

Sep 13, 2013

how do I get a printable pattern for this awesome jacket????

casmith1917 550023 6

Sep 09, 2013

i can not find the pattern for the over sized olive jacket,your link is a run around

chella4jesus2003 2 924562

Jul 13, 2013

I love this sight, I have not had any trouble so far with the patterns I have used so far thank you to all who put them on here.

gwennybear1 725229 9

Jul 12, 2013

I would use amber as a bright pop of colour to set off my tan or between season darker tones .

Qhhlovestoshoot 48 69158

Jul 12, 2013

I'm thinking New Year's Eve ...or any other holiday ... cover up. so how about gold? H

elapiano 7630428

Jul 12, 2013

I think I would make this jacket in a off white or beige. To make it a little more versatile.

Editor for AllFree CrochetAfghanPatte rns

Jul 02, 2013

The link has been edited and you can now see the pattern. Thanks, AllFreeCrochet

selveyummay 895284 5

Feb 25, 2013

I cannot access the pattern:(

myrtlelk1949 33566 53

Feb 04, 2013

I think you need to allow one to access the pattern

monaaj

Oct 31, 2012

She isn't with Caron yarns anymore. She is now with Bernat yarns. If you go to her blog or http://vickiehowell.com/projects-patterns/ it is called Penny Arcade Jacket. If you click on it it will take you to a free download on Ravelry

karen preuss

Oct 26, 2012

I think where is the pattern?

millerkassandra 72 53032

Oct 24, 2012

I agree with "yourdestiny0001"...... where the heck is the pattern?

yourdestiny0001 80 04573

Oct 24, 2012

The pattern does not appear...it just takes you to the bernat website.

Member 1161598

Oct 29, 2011

I wish you would give us patterns that are more practical. I understand that it must be difficult to keep coming up with more and more patterns but I've never seen anyone walking around in something like this. I would be afraid to wear it.