Jackets in Sirdar Country Style DK - 8018 - Downloadable PDF

Jackets in Sirdar Country Style DK – Pattern 8018

This Sirdar pattern 8018 is a downloadable PDF knitting pattern for two classic women's jackets, both worked in Sirdar Country Style DK yarn. The two designs share the same basic silhouette and sizing but are distinguished by their border treatments: one features an elegant cabled border and the other a neat ribbed border. Both jackets are rated as intermediate in difficulty, making them an excellent project for knitters who are comfortable with basic shaping and ready to explore cable techniques or more refined finishing details.

Sizing and Fit

The pattern is generously sized, covering a wide range of bust measurements to ensure a great fit for many body types:

• To fit bust: 81/86 cm (32/34 in) through to 132/137 cm (52/54 in) — six sizes in total
• Actual finished measurement: 97 cm (38 in) up to 148 cm (58¼ in)
• Full length: 65 cm (25½ in) to 78 cm (30¾ in) depending on size
• Sleeve length: approximately 44–46 cm (17¼–18 in), noted as adjustable

The inclusion of larger sizes up to 52/54 inches makes this pattern particularly inclusive and versatile.

Design 1: Jacket with Cabled Border

The first jacket design features a striking cabled border that adds texture and visual interest to the edges of the garment. Cables are a classic knitting technique in which groups of stitches are crossed over one another using a cable needle, creating a twisted rope-like effect. This pattern uses two specific cable crossings:

• C8B – slip the next 4 stitches to the back on a cable needle, knit 4, then knit 4 from the cable needle, creating a right-leaning 8-stitch cable
• C8F – slip the next 4 stitches to the front on a cable needle, knit 4, then knit 4 from the cable needle, creating a left-leaning 8-stitch cable

These bold 8-stitch cables give the border a substantial, structured appearance that frames the jacket beautifully. The body of the jacket is worked in a stitch pattern at a tension of 22 stitches and 30 rows to 10 cm on 4mm needles.

Materials for the Cabled Border Jacket

• Yarn: Sirdar Country Style DK, shade 650
• Quantity: 8 (9, 10, 11, 12, 13) × 50g balls depending on size
• Needles: 1 pair of 4mm (UK8 / USA6) knitting needles
• Additional tool: Cable needle

Design 2: Jacket with Ribbed Border

The second jacket in this pattern uses a ribbed border for a more classic, understated finish. Ribbing is formed by alternating knit and purl stitches in columns, producing a stretchy, neat edge that lies flat and provides a tidy frame to the garment. This version is slightly more accessible for knitters who prefer to focus on shaping and construction rather than cable work, though both designs are classed as intermediate.

Materials for the Ribbed Border Jacket

• Yarn: Sirdar Country Style DK, shade 651
• Quantity: 8 (8, 10, 11, 12, 12) × 50g balls depending on size
• Needles: 1 pair of 4mm (UK8 / USA6) knitting needles

Construction and Techniques

Both jackets are worked flat in separate pieces — back, left front, right front, and sleeves — and then seamed together. Key construction techniques used throughout the pattern include: