“ ROW 23 (23, 25, 25) : Work in pattern across 7 (9, 9, 9) sts, sk next st, sc in 6 next st, dc in next st. Ch 1, turn. ROW 24 (24, 26, 26) : Work even in pattern. About 103⁄4 (103⁄4, 113⁄4, 113⁄4) ′′ from beg.
LEFT HALF: ROW 19 (19, 21, 21) : Sk center 4 sts, attach double strand of A in next st, work 1 sc and 1 dc in same place, work in pattern across remaining sts. ROW 20 (20, 22, 22) : Work even in pattern. Do not ch 1, turn. ROW 21 (21, 23, 23) : Sl st across first 4 sts, ch 1, work 1 sc and 1 dc in next st, work in pattern across remaining sts. ROW 22 (22, 24, 24) : Work even in pattern. ”

“ Block all pieces. Using the pieces as patterns, cut lining for Sleeves and Jacket Fronts, leaving a 3⁄4′′ seam allowance all around. Cut lining for Back, allowing 2′′ for a 1′′ back pleat and 3⁄4′′ seam allowance all around. ”

“ Ch 1, turn. Working in back lps only, sl st in each st down front. Ch 1, turn. Sl st in each st to neck edge, sc evenly around neck (holding in to fit) and down every row on left front. Ch 1, turn. Work 2 rows of sl st along left front, same way as right front. Fasten off. With right sides tog, place bottom edge of neckband on neckline just below finishing edge of sc on neckline. Sew neckband to neckline, adjusting to fit. Place zipper tape under front edgings and sew zipper to fronts with thread. ”