Aurora Jacket - Knitting Pattern For Women in Debbie Bliss Cotton Denim DK

Aurora Jacket Knitting Pattern for Women – Debbie Bliss Cotton Denim DK

The Aurora Jacket is a women's knitted jacket pattern designed by Debbie Bliss and worked in Debbie Bliss Cotton Denim DK yarn. It is a beautifully textured, colourwork piece that combines a striking slipped-stitch stripe pattern with a classic, structured silhouette. The pattern is rated intermediate in difficulty, making it an ideal project for knitters who are comfortable with basic techniques and ready to explore multi-colour work and more detailed stitch patterning. The finished jacket is seamed and all pieces are worked flat, giving it a traditional, well-tailored finish.

What Is Being Made

The Aurora is a women's jacket worked in five sizes to fit bust measurements ranging from 82–86 cm (32–34 in) up to 122–127 cm (48–50 in). The finished bust measurements span from 90 cm (35½ in) to 134 cm (52¾ in), providing a comfortable, relaxed fit across the size range. The length to shoulder ranges from 56 cm (22 in) to 64 cm (25¼ in) depending on size, and the sleeve length is a consistent 35 cm (13¾ in). The jacket features a textured all-over stitch pattern, needle-size changes to create subtle shaping at the body, and an eyelet detail near the lower edge that adds a decorative touch.

Materials Required

Yarn

• Debbie Bliss Cotton Denim DK in three colourways:
• New Denim 02 (Colour A) – 4 (4:4:5:5) x 100g balls
• Milk 06 (Colour B) – 2 (2:2:3:3) x 100g balls
• True Blue 03 (Colour C) – 2 (2:2:3:3) x 100g balls

Needles

• A pair of 3.25mm (US 3) knitting needles
• A pair of 3.75mm (US 5) knitting needles

The tension for this pattern is 22 stitches and 47 rows to 10 cm (4 in) measured over the stitch pattern using 3.75mm (US 5) needles. Achieving correct tension is particularly important here, as the slipped-stitch pattern naturally draws the fabric in vertically, producing a higher row count than a standard stocking stitch fabric. Knitters should always work a tension swatch before beginning.

Techniques Used

• Worked flat: All pieces of the Aurora Jacket are knitted back and forth in rows on straight needles, rather than in the round. This is the traditional method for constructing structured garments such as jackets and cardigans.
• Seamed construction: The individual pieces — back, fronts, and sleeves — are sewn together upon completion. Seaming creates a sturdy, structured garment with clean, defined edges that hold their shape well.
• Needle-size changes for shaping: Rather than relying solely on increases and decreases for body shaping, the pattern uses strategic changes between 3.25mm and 3.75mm needles to create a subtle waist shaping effect. This is a clever technique that adjusts the stitch gauge to draw the fabric in at the waist and release it again at the bust.
• Eyelet row: A decorative eyelet row is worked near the lower edge of the back using a yarn forward (yf) and k2tog combination, creating a row of small, evenly spaced holes. This adds a delicate detail to the lower hem area.
• Multi-colour knitting: The pattern uses three colours — New Denim (A), Milk (B), and True Blue (C) — worked in a repeating sequence across the eight-row pattern repeat. Colours are changed at the beginning of rows, making this an approachable introduction to multi-colour work without the complexity of stranding or intarsia.

Stitches Used