Just before I headed off to New Zealand I finally sat down and sewed the collar onto the Jo Sharp Ribbed Wrap Jacket. I was so glad I did. I liked it so much I took it with me, and even after alternating wearing it and another knitted jacket for two weeks it still hadn’t lost its charm.

It looks great from the front. My worries that not having any closures at the front would have me constantly tugging the fronts together were unfounded.

It looks great from the back.

And the seam line of the collar is so delightfully curvy and flattering. I don’t know why this isn’t shown in the pattern book, as it is one of the most appealing aspects of the garment.

A very successful knit. The yarn, Cleckheaton Country Silk, worked fine as a substitute – thick enough to sub for the aran, and fine for the dk collar too.