Peekaboo Jacket

PDF Pattern includes:
Written explanation
Pattern chart
Photo reference
Video link for technique

Difficulty:  Advanced / Challenge 
 
Peekaboo jacket is inspired by traditional bomber jacket, but with feminine characters. Garment features eyelet cables, saddle shoulders, ribbing turn-down collar and wide double knitting front bands with top button closure.
 
Peekaboo jacket is worked from top down in eyelet cable stitch and stockinette stitch in one piece.
 
SIZES
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL
 
GARMENT MEASUREMENTS 
Bust Circumference:  
104 (110) 117 (123) 130 (136) 143 cm
[41 (43.3) 46 (48.4) 51.2 (53.5) 56.3 inches] 
Back Length without Collar:  
52 (53) 55 (56) 58 (60) 62 cm
[20.5 (20.9) 21.6 (22) 22.8 (23.6) 24.4 inches]
 
SUGGESTED NEEDLES 
6 mm [US 10] circular needles ( 80 or 100 cm [ 32 or 40 inches] )
5.5 mm [US 9] circular needles ( 80 or 100 cm [ 32 or 40 inches] )
OR required needle size to obtain gauge
3 mm [US 2.5] double-pointed needles (15 cm [6 inches] ) - for optional button loop
 
KNITTING DENSITY
In eyelet cable stitch using 6 mm [US 10] needles
18.5 sts x 22 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches]
In stockinette stitch using 6 mm [US 10] needles
14 sts x 20 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches]
 
SIZE GUIDE
The jacket is designed for a relaxing fit with approx. 15 cm [6 inches] of positive ease, meaning it is designed to be about 15 cm [6 inches] larger in circumference than your bust measurement, depending on preference.
 
For which size to choose can be varies from person to person. It would be a good idea to measure some of your favorite loose fitting clothes to help you find out how much positive ease you tend to like. Then, pick the size accordingly. 
 
Photo demonstrates a typical XS/S with bust circumference (or around your widest part of your upper body) of 88 cm [34.6 inches] wearing a size XS with approx. 16 cm [6.3 inches] positive ease.
 
SUGGESTED MATERIALS 
1100 (1150) 1250 (1350) 1450 (1550) 1650 gr.        
Aiayu, Handknit Yarn Mechera, 50 gr. / 50 m - Off White
 
Knit the jacket with 1 strand of Mechera.
 
2 buttons:  approx. 2.3 cm [0.91 inches] diam. each
 
Yarn Alternatives
1 strand of any bulky (12 ply) yarn OR
2 strands of any sport (5 ply) to DK (8 ply) yarn held together