Create your own unique twist on the classic heart jacket with this long, red and black lace jacket pattern. Perfect for adding a touch of elegance to your wardrobe, this jacket features a stunning heart design that fades at the edges and incorporates a beautiful lace pattern at the ends. Whether you're dressing up for a special occasion or simply want to add a stylish layer to your everyday look, this jacket is sure to impress!
", 'skill_level': 'Intermediate', 'materials': {'yarn': {'brand': 'Your favorite brand in black and red', 'weight': 'DK', 'yardage': {'imperial': '1000 - 1200 yards', 'metric': '900 - 1100 meters'}}, 'needles': {'us': 'US 6 (4 mm)', 'uk': 'UK 8', 'metric': '4 mm'}, 'other_materials': ['Stitch markers', 'Tapestry needle', 'Scissors']}, 'gauge': {'stitches': '22 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch'}, 'sizes_available': ['Small (Medium, Large, XLarge)', 'To fit bust: 32-34 (36-38, 40-42, 44-46) inches / 81-86 (91-96, 101-106, 111-116) cm'], 'pattern': ['Back Panel:', 'Using black yarn, cast on 100 (110, 120, 130) stitches.', 'Work in stockinette stitch for 10 rows.', 'Switch to red yarn and work in heart pattern until piece measures 15 inches from cast on edge, ending with a RS row.', 'Continue in stockinette stitch with red yarn for 5 inches.', 'Shape armholes:', 'Bind off 6 (7, 8, 9) stitches at the beginning of the next 2 rows.', 'Decrease 1 stitch at each end of the next 3 RS rows.', 'Continue in stockinette stitch until armhole measures 8 (8.5, 9, 9.5) inches, ending with a WS row.', 'Shape shoulders and neck:', 'Bind off 5 (6, 6, 7) stitches at the beginning of the next 2 rows.', 'Bind off 8 (9, 10, 11) stitches at the beginning of the next 2 rows for the neck.', 'Work each shoulder separately, binding off 3 stitches at the beginning of the next 2 rows.', 'Front Panels (make 2):', 'Using black yarn, cast on 50 (55, 60, 65) stitches.', 'Work in stockinette stitch for 10 rows.', 'Switch to red yarn and work in heart pattern until piece measures 15 inches from cast on edge, ending with a RS row.', 'Continue in stockinette stitch with red yarn for 5 inches.', 'Shape armholes:', 'Bind off 6 (7, 8, 9) stitches at the beginning of the next row.', 'Decrease 1 stitch at armhole edge on the next RS row.', 'Continue in stockinette stitch until armhole measures 8 (8.5, 9, 9.5) inches, ending with a WS row.', 'Shape shoulders and neck:', 'Bind off 5 (6, 6, 7) stitches at the beginning of the next row.', 'Bind off 8 (9, 10, 11) stitches at the beginning of the next row for the neck.', 'Work each shoulder separately, binding off 3 stitches at the beginning of the next row.', 'Sleeves (make 2):', 'Using black yarn, cast on 40 (45, 50, 55) stitches.', 'Work in stockinette stitch for 6 rows.', 'Switch to red yarn and work in heart pattern, increasing 1 stitch at each end of the row every 6th row 9 times.', 'Continue in stockinette stitch with red yarn until sleeve measures 18 inches from cast on edge, ending with a WS row.', 'Shape sleeve cap:', 'Bind off 6 (7, 8, 9) stitches at the beginning of the next 2 rows.', 'Decrease 1 stitch at each end of the next 3 rows, then every other row 8 (9, 10, 11) times.', 'Bind off remaining stitches.', 'Finishing:', 'Sew shoulder seams.', 'Sew sleeve seams.', 'Sew side seams, leaving a 8-inch opening for each armhole.', 'Pick up stitches around the neckline and work in garter stitch for 1 inch.', 'Weave in all ends and block garment to measurements.']}