Women's Jacket in Sirdar Divine - 7331 - Downloadable PDF

Women's Jacket Knitting Pattern in Sirdar Divine – Pattern 7331

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern from Sirdar provides full instructions for knitting a classic women's jacket in Sirdar Divine DK yarn. The pattern is designed to fit a wide range of bust sizes, from 81/86 cm (32/34 in) through to 132/137 cm (52/54 in), making it an inclusive, size-forward design that caters to a broad spectrum of knitters. With six sizes available and actual measurements ranging from 98 cm to 149 cm, this is a versatile wardrobe staple that can be tailored to suit many body shapes.

About the Garment

The finished jacket is a structured, button-fastening women's outerwear piece with set-in or shaped sleeves and a defined full length measured from the back of the neck. Lengths range from 72 cm to 85 cm depending on size, giving a longline silhouette that works beautifully as a layering piece. The sleeve length (excluding turnback) ranges from 42 cm to 44 cm and is noted as adjustable, allowing knitters to personalise the fit further.

The jacket features a button band or front opening fastened with 7 or 8 buttons depending on the size being knitted, adding a neat, tailored finish. The inclusion of a turnback cuff detail on the sleeves gives the design an elegant, polished look that elevates it beyond a simple everyday knit.

Techniques Used

This is a pattern suited to knitters with some experience, as it involves shaping, garment construction, and working across multiple pieces that are seamed together. Key techniques include:

• Stocking stitch – the primary fabric stitch used throughout the main body and sleeves, creating a smooth, classic knitted surface
• Rib stitch – typically used for welts, cuffs, and button bands to provide stretch and a neat, professional edge finish
• Garment shaping – including increases and decreases to shape the bust, armholes, sleeves, and neckline
• Stitch holders – used to hold live stitches during construction, particularly around necklines and shoulders
• Circular needle technique – a 3¼mm 80cm circular needle is listed as optional, likely for picking up and working button bands or neckbands in the round or over a large stitch count
• Seaming – joining separately knitted pieces (fronts, back, sleeves) into a finished garment

Stitches Used

• Stocking stitch – knit on right side rows, purl on wrong side rows; forms the main fabric of the jacket
• Rib stitch – worked in a knit/purl combination to create elasticated edges and trims

Materials Required

The pattern calls for Sirdar Divine DK weight yarn in shade 067, a specific colourway from the Sirdar Divine range. The yarn is sold in 50g balls, and the quantity required varies by size:

• 9 balls for size 81/86 cm (32/34 in)
• 10 balls for size 91/97 cm (36/38 in)
• 11 balls for size 102/107 cm (40/42 in)
• 12 balls for size 112/117 cm (44/46 in)
• 13 balls for size 122/127 cm (48/50 in)
• 14 balls for size 132/137 cm (52/54 in)

In addition to yarn, the following tools and notions are required:

• 1 pair of 4mm (UK8 / USA6) knitting needles – used for the main body fabric
• 1 pair of 3¼mm (UK10 / USA3) knitting needles – used for ribbed edges and trims
• 1 x 3¼mm (UK10 / USA3