Jacket in Sirdar Toscana DK & Cotton DK - 8119 - Downloadable PDF

Sirdar Jacket Knitting Pattern – Pattern 8119 in Toscana DK & Cotton DK

This intermediate-level knitting pattern (Sirdar pattern number 8119) guides you through creating a stylish, relaxed-fit jacket worked in two complementary Sirdar yarns: Sirdar Toscana DK as the main shade and Sirdar Cotton DK as the contrast shade. The design is sized to fit a range of bust measurements, making it a versatile addition to any handknitter's wardrobe.

What Is Being Made

The finished project is a knitted jacket with a generous, comfortable silhouette. It is measured from cuff to cuff across the full width, giving it a relaxed, wrap-style aesthetic. Three sizes are available:

• Small – to fit bust 81/91 cm (32/36 in), width cuff to cuff 92 cm (36¼ in), full length approximately 51 cm (20 in)
• Medium – to fit bust 97/107 cm (38/42 in), width cuff to cuff 96 cm (37¾ in), full length approximately 55 cm (21¾ in)
• Large – to fit bust 112/122 cm (44/48 in), width cuff to cuff 100 cm (39½ in), full length approximately 57 cm (22½ in)

The pattern proudly includes larger sizes, making it accessible to a wider range of knitters and body types.

Techniques Used

The jacket is knitted using Irish moss stitch (also known as seed stitch or double moss stitch depending on regional terminology), which forms the primary fabric of the garment. Irish moss stitch is a classic textured knitting technique created by alternating knit and purl stitches in a specific sequence across rows, producing a dense, reversible, slightly raised fabric with excellent drape and body. This stitch pattern is particularly well-suited to DK-weight yarns, as it highlights the texture of the yarn without overwhelming it.

Working with two different yarn types — a textured or bouclé-style yarn in the main shade and a smooth cotton yarn in the contrast shade — adds visual interest and depth to the finished fabric. Combining these yarn types is a technique that rewards careful attention to tension, as the different fibre contents and constructions can behave differently on the needles.

Stitches Used

• Irish moss stitch – the primary stitch pattern used throughout the jacket body and sleeves, creating a rich, textured surface
• Knit and purl stitches – the fundamental building blocks of the moss stitch pattern
• Ribbing or edging stitches are typically used on cuffs and borders in patterns of this style, worked on the smaller needle size

The recommended tension is 22 stitches and 28 rows to 10 cm (4 in) over Irish moss stitch, which is the standard benchmark knitters should achieve before beginning the project.

Materials – Yarn

The pattern calls for two specific Sirdar yarns in DK weight:

• Sirdar Toscana DK (shade 117, main shade) – a textured DK yarn; quantities required are 3 balls (Small), 4 balls (Medium), or 5 balls (Large) in 100g balls
• Sirdar Cotton DK (shade 512, contrast shade) – a smooth cotton DK yarn; quantities required are 2 balls (Small), 2 balls (Medium), or 3 balls (Large) in 100g balls

The pattern also notes that Sirdar Toscana DK is additionally suitable for substitution with a range of other Sirdar DK yarns, including Amalfi DK, Beachcomber DK, Colourwheel DK, Colourwheel Dazzle DK, Cotton Prints DK, Country Style DK, Crofter DK, Dapple DK, Harrap Tweed DK, Sirdar No. 1, and Soukie DK, though yarn amounts may vary when substituting.

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