Crochet Jackets in Stylecraft Squeeze Me DK - 10080 - Downloadable PDF

Crochet Jackets in Stylecraft Squeeze Me DK – Pattern 10080

This downloadable PDF pattern from Stylecraft presents two distinct crochet jacket designs worked in Stylecraft Squeeze Me DK, a luxuriously soft chenille yarn. The pattern covers a wide range of sizes, fitting bust measurements from 81/86 cm (32/34 in) through to 132/137 cm (52/54 in), making it an inclusive and versatile choice for crocheters of varying body types. Both designs are rated at an intermediate difficulty level, making them ideal for crocheters who are comfortable with the basics and ready to develop their skills further.

About the Yarn: Stylecraft Squeeze Me DK

Stylecraft Squeeze Me DK is a chenille-weight DK yarn, known for its velvety, plush texture and beautiful drape. Because of its chenille construction, the yarn has a unique characteristic that crafters must be aware of: it is not suitable for sewing seams. The pattern specifically instructs makers to use a smooth yarn in a matching colour to sew the garment seams. This is an important practical note for anyone working with this yarn for the first time. Additionally, the pattern advises cutting off each yarn colour after use and working over yarn ends wherever possible to minimise the number of ends that need to be sewn in later — a helpful technique when working with a chenille fibre that can be tricky to weave neatly.

Design One: The Long Jacket

The first design is a long crochet jacket, offering a full, elegant silhouette. The full length of the jacket measures 87 cm (34¼ in) for the smaller sizes, increasing to 99 cm (39 in) for the larger sizes, giving it a sweeping, statement-making appearance. The long sleeve length ranges from 46 cm (18 in) to 48 cm (19 in) depending on the size being made. The actual bust measurement of the finished garment ranges from 96 cm (37¾ in) to 149 cm (58¾ in), providing generous positive ease across all sizes for a comfortable, relaxed fit.

• Full length: 87 cm / 34¼ in (sizes 81/86–102/107 cm) to 99 cm / 39 in (sizes 112/117–132/137 cm)
• Sleeve length: 46–48 cm / 18–19 in
• Actual bust: 96–149 cm / 37¾–58¾ in

Design Two: The Second Jacket

The pattern includes a second jacket design, also worked in Stylecraft Squeeze Me DK. While both jackets share the same yarn and general construction approach, each design has its own individual instructions, including specific colourwork details and stitch arrangements. Both designs share the same size range and sleeve length specifications, ensuring consistency across the pattern booklet.

The Rose Motif

A standout feature shared across both jacket designs is the inclusion of a Rose Motif. This decorative crochet motif is used in both patterns, though each design specifies its own colours and number of motifs required. Crochet motifs like this rose are typically worked in the round, beginning from a central ring and building outward through a series of chain spaces, slip stitches, and petal-forming stitch combinations. They add a beautiful, handcrafted decorative element to the finished garments and are a hallmark of classic crochet jacket styling. Working individual motifs also gives crocheters a satisfying, manageable unit of progress as they build toward the completed jacket.

Techniques and Stitches

As intermediate-level crochet projects, both jacket designs are likely to draw on a range of standard and decorative crochet techniques, including:

• Working in rows to construct the main jacket body and sleeves
• Working in the round for the Rose Motifs
• Colourwork, with specific colour combinations assigned to each design and each motif
• Joining motifs to the main fabric or to one another as part of the construction