Delony Jacket in Valley Yarns Taconic - 1022 - Downloadable PDF

Delony Jacket in Valley Yarns Taconic – Pattern #1022 by Julie Turjoman

The Delony Jacket is a beautifully structured, modern knitted outer layer designed by Julie Turjoman and worked in the luxurious Valley Yarns Taconic. This intermediate-level knitting pattern (Pattern #1022) produces a warm, flattering, and stylish jacket that makes an excellent addition to any handknit wardrobe. The design is available as a downloadable PDF, making it instantly accessible for knitters eager to cast on right away.

What Is Being Made

The Delony Jacket is a classic, structured outerwear piece featuring a stand collar, an optional snap front closure, and rich multi-directional ribbed stitch textures that give the garment a sophisticated, contemporary look. It is designed to be worn as a true outer layer, offering both warmth and style. The jacket is offered in a generous size range — XS through 5XL — with finished bust measurements spanning from 37¾" to 69¾", and it is designed to fit with 4" to 6" of positive ease for a comfortable, relaxed silhouette. The sample shown in the pattern is knitted in Size S.

Techniques Used

This pattern employs a combination of construction and finishing techniques that make it an excellent project for knitters ready to move beyond the basics. The jacket is worked flat in separate pieces and then seamed together, a traditional construction method that results in a sturdy, well-shaped garment. Knitters will work both single hems and double hems, which are used to create clean, polished edges on the front bands, stand collar, and other finishing details. Double hems, in particular, create a neat folded edge that adds structure and a professional finish — a technique well worth learning for any serious garment knitter.

• Seamed construction — pieces are knitted flat and joined for a tailored fit
• Worked flat — knitting back and forth in rows throughout the main body and sleeves
• Single hem — used for select edge finishing
• Double hem — used for front bands, stand collar, and structured edges
• Optional snap front — a set of eight or nine ¾" diameter snaps can be sewn in using a sewing needle and matching thread

Stitches Used

Despite its impressive, textured appearance, the Delony Jacket relies on the most fundamental knitting stitches — knit and purl — arranged in multi-directional ribbing patterns to create visual depth and surface interest. The primary stitch pattern is a K2 rib, with a gauge of 16 stitches and 24 rows to 4 inches. The interplay of knit and purl stitches worked in different directions across the jacket's panels gives the finished piece its distinctive, modern texture without requiring complex colorwork or advanced stitch techniques. This makes the pattern approachable for intermediate knitters who are comfortable with knit and purl combinations and basic garment shaping.

• Knit stitch
• Purl stitch
• K2 ribbing (primary stitch pattern, used multi-directionally)

Materials – Yarn and Needles

The pattern is written specifically for Valley Yarns Taconic, a sumptuous chunky weight yarn composed of 70% Merino Wool and 30% Cashmere, sold in 50g/125-yard skeins. The sample is shown in the colorway Oatmeal Tweed, a warm, neutral tone that beautifully showcases the ribbed texture. The cashmere content lends the finished jacket exceptional softness against the skin, while the merino wool provides durability and stitch definition. Depending on size, knitters will need between 9 and 17 skeins — specifically 9 (10, 11, 12, 13) (14, 15, 16, 17) skeins for sizes XS through 5XL.

Two needle sizes are required for this project: