Wrap Jacket in Sirdar Moonstone - 7861- Downloadable PDF

Sirdar Moonstone Wrap Jacket Knitting Pattern 7861 – Detailed Summary

Pattern 7861 from Sirdar is a downloadable PDF knitting pattern for a stylish wrap jacket worked in Sirdar Moonstone yarn. Designed for intermediate knitters, this pattern covers a generous size range, making it accessible to a wide audience. The finished garment is a classic, relaxed wrap-style jacket featuring long sleeves and a flattering silhouette, suitable for everyday wear or smarter occasions.

Sizes and Fit

The pattern is sized to fit a bust measurement of 81/86 cm up to 132/137 cm (32/34 in to 52/54 in), spanning six sizes. The actual finished bust measurements range from approximately 91 cm (36 in) to 142 cm (56 in), providing a comfortable, slightly relaxed fit. The full length ranges from approximately 60 cm to 73 cm (23¾ in to 28¾ in) depending on size, and the sleeve length is listed as 46–48 cm (18–19 in), described as adjustable so knitters can personalise the fit. Notably, the width of the fronts and back are the same across all sizes, which simplifies construction.

What Is Being Made

The finished project is a wrap jacket — a garment that crosses at the front rather than fastening with buttons or a zip. This style is perennially popular because it is flattering on many body shapes and can be dressed up or down. The jacket features set-in or shaped armholes, long sleeves, and a combination of textured lace patterning and smooth stocking stitch sections, giving the finished piece visual interest without being overly complex.

Techniques Used

• Casting on using the thumb method — a stretchy, beginner-friendly cast-on technique well suited to garment edges
• Armhole shaping — stitches are decreased at the beginning of rows to create a neat, fitted armhole
• Working without shaping — straight knitting sections are worked until the armhole reaches the specified measurement, requiring careful row counting
• Tension checking — the pattern strongly emphasises checking tension before beginning, with guidance on adjusting needle size accordingly
• Lace patterning — an all-over lace pattern forms a key design element, worked using yarn forward (yfwd) and yarn round needle (yrn) increases combined with decreases to create decorative eyelets
• Stocking stitch — used alongside the lace pattern, providing smooth, classic sections of fabric
• Slip stitch technique — slip 1 stitch knitways (s1) is referenced in the abbreviations, used for neat edges or decreases

Stitches Used

• Stocking stitch (st-st) — formed by alternating knit rows on the right side and purl rows on the wrong side; the pattern explicitly defines this as a named stitch sequence for ease of reference throughout
• Lace pattern — a repeating decorative stitch pattern incorporating yarn forward (yfwd) and yarn round needle (yrn) to create eyelet holes, combined with knit two together (k2tog) or similar decreases to maintain stitch count
• Knit stitch (k) — used throughout for lace rows, ribbing, and structural sections
• Purl stitch (p) — used on wrong-side rows in stocking stitch sections

Understanding the Lace Pattern

Lace knitting is a technique that creates an open, delicate fabric by deliberately making holes (eyelets) through yarn-over increases, then compensating with corresponding decreases to keep the total stitch count consistent. In this pattern, the lace is worked over a defined repeat and produces a fabric with a beautiful drape — particularly well suited to the fluid, wrap style of this jacket. The combination of lace and stocking stitch sections means the garment has both visual texture and smooth areas that frame the lace beautifully.

Materials Required

Yarn

• Sirdar Moonstone, shade