Audrey Swing Jacket in West Yorkshire Spinners ColourLab - Downloadable PDF

Audrey Swing Jacket Crochet Pattern by Janie Crow in West Yorkshire Spinners ColourLab DK

The Audrey Swing Jacket is a stylish, flowing crochet jacket design by Janie Crow (credited in the PDF as Jane Crowfoot), worked in West Yorkshire Spinners ColourLab DK yarn. This downloadable PDF pattern produces a sophisticated swing-style jacket with a distinctive open-front drape — the garment closes at the yoke only, allowing the front chest area to fall open naturally for an elegant, relaxed silhouette. It is rated as an advanced crochet project, making it best suited to experienced crocheters comfortable with shaping, seaming, and more complex stitch combinations.

Garment Design and Sizing

The Audrey Swing Jacket is available in two sizes:

• Size S-M: To fit a bust of 87–97 cm, with an actual blocked chest measurement of 105 cm and an approximate sleeve seam of 46.5 cm. Full length is approximately 103 cm.
• Size M-L: To fit a bust of 97–107 cm, with an actual blocked chest measurement of 115 cm and an approximate sleeve seam of 48 cm. Full length is approximately 113 cm.

The generous ease built into both sizes contributes to the characteristic swing shape of the jacket — a silhouette that is fitted at the yoke and shoulders but sweeps outward toward the hem, creating graceful movement and drape. The open-front styling means the jacket does not require buttons or fastenings along the body, giving it a relaxed, contemporary feel that works beautifully as a layering piece.

Techniques and Construction

As an advanced crochet project, the Audrey Swing Jacket employs a range of techniques that go beyond basic crochet construction. Key techniques include:

• Yoke construction: The jacket closes at the yoke, which forms the structural and visual focal point of the garment.
• Shaping: Advanced shaping methods are used to create the swing silhouette, requiring careful stitch placement and increases or decreases as directed in the pattern.
• Seaming: As a structured jacket, seaming is involved in assembling the finished pieces.
• Blocking: The pattern specifies actual measurements after blocking, making wet or steam blocking an essential finishing step to achieve the stated dimensions and to open up the stitch pattern fully.

The pattern is written using UK crochet terminology, which is important to note for crocheters accustomed to US terms. For example, what the pattern calls a double crochet (dc) is equivalent to a US single crochet, and a treble crochet (tr) corresponds to a US double crochet.

Stitches Used

The Audrey Swing Jacket uses a defined set of crochet stitches and stitch constructions, all referenced using UK terminology:

• Double crochet (dc): The foundational short stitch used throughout the pattern for structure and edging.
• Treble crochet (tr): A taller stitch that contributes to the drape and texture of the main fabric.
• Treble crochet 3 stitches together (tr3tog): A cluster decrease stitch worked by partially completing three treble crochets and drawing them together at the top — this technique adds textural detail and is used for shaping within the pattern.
• Chain (ch) and chain spaces (ch-sp): Chains are used both for turning and as structural elements within the stitch pattern, with chain spaces forming an integral part of the lace or openwork sections of the design.
• Slip stitch (sl st): Used for joining rounds or rows and for neat, invisible finishing.

Materials: Yarn and Hooks

The pattern calls for West Yorkshire Spinners ColourLab DK, a high-quality DK-weight yarn, used in two colourways:

• Colour A – Stormy Grey (373): 1 x 100g ball
• Colour B – Silver Grey