Round Neck and Hooded Raglan Jackets in Hayfield DK with Wool - 7057 - Downloadable PDF

Hayfield DK with Wool Round Neck and Hooded Raglan Jackets – Pattern 7057

Pattern 7057 from Hayfield is a knitting pattern offering two classic jacket designs worked in Hayfield DK with Wool: a Round Neck Raglan Jacket and a Hooded Raglan Jacket. Both versions share the same flattering raglan construction and cable panel detailing, making this pattern an excellent choice for knitters who want a versatile, wearable wardrobe staple. The pattern includes a generous size range, covering bust sizes from 81/86 cm (32/34 in) through to 132/137 cm (52/54 in), with actual finished measurements spanning 90 cm to 142 cm, making it genuinely inclusive across a wide range of figures.

What Is Being Made

Both garments are fitted knitted jackets with raglan sleeves, designed to be worn as a cosy outer layer. The Round Neck Jacket features a neat, classic neckline, while the Jacket with Hood adds a practical and stylish hood for extra warmth. Both versions incorporate a cable panel as a central design feature, adding beautiful texture and visual interest to the finished fabric. The jackets are fastened with buttons — 7 buttons for the smaller sizes and up to 8 buttons for the larger sizes — giving a neat, structured front opening.

Finished lengths range from 60 cm (23¾ in) to 73 cm (28¾ in) depending on size, and sleeve lengths are given as approximately 46–48 cm (18–19 in), noted as adjustable so knitters can personalise the fit. The raglan shaping runs from the underarm to the neckline, creating a smooth, angled seam line that is both practical and elegant.

Construction and Techniques

Both jackets are worked using a raglan construction, a classic method in which the sleeves and body pieces are shaped so that diagonal seam lines run from the underarm up to the neck edge. This technique eliminates a traditional set-in sleeve seam and creates a comfortable, flexible fit across the shoulder. Raglan shaping is achieved through regular decrease rows worked at the edges of each piece, and the resulting angled lines give the jacket its distinctive silhouette.

• Cable panel knitting — a decorative cable panel measuring 9 cm (3½ in) across 26 stitches forms a key feature of both jackets, requiring the use of a cable needle to cross stitches and create the twisted rope-like texture characteristic of traditional cable work.
• Ribbing — the welts, cuffs, and button bands are typically worked in rib stitch, providing stretch, structure, and a neat finish at all edges.
• Raglan decreasing — systematic decrease rows shape the armhole and sleeve head simultaneously across all pieces.
• Hood construction (Jacket with Hood version) — the hood is worked as an extension of the neckline, with stitches picked up or held on a stitch holder and then shaped to form the hood panel.
• Button band finishing — both versions include knitted button and buttonhole bands to complete the front opening neatly.

Stitches Used

• Cable stitch — worked over the central cable panel of 26 stitches, using a cable needle to create the signature twisted texture.
• Stocking stitch (stockinette) — the main body fabric of both jackets, creating a smooth knitted surface on the right side.
• Rib stitch — used for welts, cuffs, and bands to add elasticity and a tidy, professional finish.

Tension

Achieving the correct tension is essential for a well-fitting result. The cable panel of 26 stitches measures 9 cm (3½ in), and the general tension is 22 stitches and 28 rows to a standard measurement using the specified yarn and needles. Knitters are always advised to work a tension swatch before beginning and to adjust needle size if necessary.

Materials Required

Both jackets are knitted in Hayfield DK with Wool, a double knitting weight yarn that combines the softness and warmth of wool with the practicality of