"Sienna Jacket" - Jacket Knitting Pattern For Women in Debbie Bliss Cotton Denim DK - DBS049

Sienna Jacket – Knitting Pattern for Women by Debbie Bliss

The Sienna Jacket is an advanced-level women's knitting pattern designed by Debbie Bliss, worked in Debbie Bliss Cotton Denim DK yarn. This beautifully structured jacket features classic cable detailing and a polished, tailored finish, making it a rewarding project for experienced knitters looking to showcase their skills. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF and covers three sizes to suit a range of figures.

Sizing and Finished Measurements

The Sienna Jacket is offered in three size ranges to fit the following bust measurements:

• Small: 81–86 cm (32–34 in) bust, with a finished bust of 94 cm (37 in)
• Medium: 92–97 cm (36–38 in) bust, with a finished bust of 104 cm (41 in)
• Large: 102–107 cm (40–42 in) bust, with a finished bust of 114 cm (45 in)

Length to shoulder ranges from 49 cm to 51 cm (approximately 19¼ to 20 in) depending on size, and sleeve length ranges from 45 cm to 48 cm (approximately 17¾ to 19 in). These generous measurements allow for a comfortable, wearable fit with ease built into the design.

What Is Being Made

The finished project is a women's knitted jacket — a structured, seamed garment with sleeves, a front opening, and button fastenings. The Sienna Jacket is designed to be a versatile wardrobe staple, suitable for layering over lighter tops. Its cable texture and neat construction give it a sophisticated, handcrafted appearance that sits comfortably between casual and smart.

Techniques Used

This is an advanced pattern that draws on a range of knitting techniques, making it ideal for knitters who are confident with more complex construction methods. Key techniques include:

• Cables: The jacket features cable panels that add rich texture and visual interest to the fabric. Working cables requires a cable needle and the ability to hold stitches to the front or back of the work while knitting others, creating the characteristic twisted rope or lattice effects that cables are known for.
• Worked flat: All pieces are knitted flat (back and forth in rows) rather than in the round, meaning knitters will work both knit and purl rows to build the fabric.
• Seamed construction: The jacket is assembled by seaming the individual pieces together — typically the back, fronts, and sleeves — using mattress stitch or a similar joining method to create neat, professional seams.
• Buttonholes: The pattern includes instructions for working buttonholes along the front band or button band, allowing for a neat and functional button closure.
• Buttons: Buttons are attached as the finishing detail, completing the jacket's front opening.

Stitches Used

The Sienna Jacket pattern makes use of several stitch types and techniques referenced throughout the instructions:

• Stocking stitch (stockinette stitch): The foundation fabric of many sections, created by alternating knit and purl rows when working flat.
• Moss stitch (seed stitch): Used for borders, bands, or textural contrast — moss stitch alternates knit and purl stitches within a row and offsets them on subsequent rows to create a bumpy, non-curling fabric.
• Cable stitches: Worked over designated stitch panels, cables are created by crossing groups of stitches over one another using a cable needle.
• Standard increases and decreases: Including kfb (knit into front and back), m1 (make one), k2tog (knit two together), skpo (slip one, knit one, pass slipped stitch over), and ssk for shaping armholes, necklines, and sleeves.
• Yarn forward and yarn over variations (yf, yon, yrn, y2rn) as used in l