Cropped Jacke Emi

Cropped Jacke Emi by EsMa

What Is Being Made

The Cropped Jacke Emi is a cropped cardigan jacket designed by Estela Beja (by EsMa) and available in two sizes: S/M and L/XL. This is an advanced-level knitting project intended for experienced knitters seeking a sophisticated garment with textural interest and modern construction techniques.

Craft and Primary Technique

This garment is created using knitting as the primary construction method. The design employs a striped color and texture technique that alternates between two distinct yarn types throughout the piece, creating visual and tactile dimension in the finished fabric.

Stitch Pattern and Construction

The main pattern used for the Cropped Jacke Emi is Netzpatent (also known as fisherman's rib or a lace patent stitch), which is worked on size 5.0 needles. This stitch creates an open, airy fabric with excellent elasticity and drape—ideal for a fitted cropped silhouette.

The garment incorporates two-color Netzpatent patterning, meaning the stitch pattern is worked in alternating yarn types. Specifically, the design uses a striping method where knitters work one forward and return row with bobble yarn, followed by one forward and return row with fluffy yarn. This creates a distinctive striped effect that enhances the textural quality of the Netzpatent base stitch.

Ribbed edgings and cuffs are finished with 1x1 ribbing (alternating knit and purl stitches) worked on size 3.5 needles using a doubled yarn—combining one strand of bobble yarn with one strand of fluffy yarn simultaneously. This creates a stable, elastic border that frames the garment.

Yarn and Materials

The pattern calls for two complementary yarn types to achieve the intended aesthetic:

• Fluffy yarn (Nuvoletta): A luxurious blend of 42% alpaca, 42% merino wool, and 16% polyamid, providing softness and warmth
• Bobble yarn (Gomitolo): A textured yarn composed of 60% merino wool and 40% polyacrylic, offering structure and visual interest

Needles required include size 5.0 for the main Netzpatent pattern and size 3.5 for the ribbed edgings and cuffs. The pattern is presented as a downloadable PDF format, making it accessible for independent knitters to work at their own pace.

Difficulty Level

This project is classified as advanced and is explicitly recommended for experienced knitters (fortgeschrittene StrickerInnen). The combination of lace-weight yarn, intricate Netzpatent stitch work, two-color striping technique, and fitted garment construction requires solid foundational knitting skills, stitch tension control, and familiarity with shaping techniques.