Jacket in Hayfield Journey DK - 8193 - Downloadable PDF

Hayfield Journey DK Jacket – Knitting Pattern 8193

Pattern 8193 from Hayfield is an intermediate-level knitting pattern for a classic jacket worked in Hayfield Journey DK yarn. Designed with a practical, wearable silhouette, this pattern includes an impressive range of sizes — from a 32/34 inch bust right up to a 52/54 inch bust — making it a genuinely inclusive design that suits a wide variety of knitters. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF, so you can get started straight away.

What Is Being Made

The finished garment is a knitted jacket featuring a raglan sleeve construction, a button-up front, and a neat ribbed border. It is a structured, shaped piece with distinct Left Front, Right Front, Back, and Sleeve sections worked separately and then joined. The jacket has a comfortable, slightly relaxed actual measurement — for example, a 32/34 inch bust size yields an actual chest measurement of 38 inches (97 cm), giving a modest amount of ease for a comfortable fit.

Size Range and Finished Measurements

• To fit bust: 81/86, 91/97, 102/107, 112/117, 122/127, and 132/137 cm (32/34 to 52/54 in)
• Actual chest measurement: 97, 108, 117, 128, 137, and 146 cm (38 to 57½ in)
• Full length (approximate): 67 to 80 cm (26½ to 31½ in), increasing with size
• Sleeve length: 46 to 48 cm (18 to 19 in), with an additional underarm measurement of 48.5 to 73 cm depending on size

Techniques Used

This pattern uses a range of knitting techniques that make it well-suited to an intermediate knitter — someone comfortable with shaping, following multi-size instructions, and working different stitch patterns within a single project.

• Thumb method cast-on: Used throughout for casting on stitches at the start of each piece, this technique creates a firm, elastic edge that is well-suited to garment knitting.
• Raglan shaping: The sleeves and body are shaped using raglan decreases, a classic construction method where the sleeve cap and body armhole are decreased simultaneously to create a diagonal seam line from underarm to neckline. This gives a neat, fitted shoulder without the need for a traditional set-in sleeve.
• Fully fashioned decreasing: Raglan shaping is worked using k1, s1, k1, psso at one end and k2tog, k1 at the other, placing the decreases one or two stitches in from the edge for a tidy, visible shaping detail on the right side of the fabric.
• Casting off at the beginning of rows: Used to shape the underarm at the start of the raglan section, with a set number of stitches cast off at the beginning of two consecutive rows.
• Stitch holder usage: Stitches are placed on holders at various points — particularly at the neckline — to be returned to later for finishing, a standard technique in garment construction.
• Seaming and finishing: The separately worked pieces are joined together after knitting, requiring basic garment assembly skills.
• Button band construction: The front opening is finished with a button band, and buttons are sewn on to complete the jacket.

Stitches Used

The pattern combines two main stitch patterns, each serving a distinct structural and aesthetic purpose within the jacket.

• 2x2 Rib (k2, p2 rib): Used for the welts, cuffs, and borders. Ribbing is worked by alternating two knit stitches with two purl stitches across the row, creating a stretchy, elasticated fabric that draws in neatly at the edges. This stitch is worked on the smaller 3¼mm needles to keep the ribbing firm and tidy.
• Stocking stitch: The main body fabric of the jacket is worked in stocking stitch — knit on right-side rows