Jackson Jacket

Jackson Jacket by B.Audi Designs

Project Overview

The Jackson Jacket is a knitted cardigan designed by Barkley Audiffred of B.Audi Designs. This versatile piece invites crafters to personalize their creation by selecting their local team's colors, making it an ideal garment to wear to games and sporting events. The jacket is available in four sizes (Small through Extra Large) and features a classic cardigan silhouette with practical construction details.

What Is Being Made

The Jackson Jacket is a knitted cardigan featuring a button-front closure with optional heavy-duty snaps for added durability. The design includes set-in sleeves and is constructed as a single piece using flat knitting techniques. The cardigan offers comfortable bust circumferences ranging from 46 inches (Small) to 58 inches (Extra Large), with consistent sleeve length of 20 inches across all sizes and armhole depths between 7 and 7.25 inches. The finished length varies slightly by size, measuring approximately 21 to 22.5 inches from hem to shoulder.

Knitting Techniques

The Jackson Jacket employs fundamental knitting techniques suitable for crafters with intermediate skill levels. The pattern is worked flat on circular needles, meaning the fabric is created in rows rather than in the round. Construction begins at the bottom and works upward, allowing for straightforward shaping and modification. The garment utilizes standard increases and decreases for armhole and sleeve cap shaping, and includes a bind-off technique to finish edges securely. Crafters will use a darning needle for weaving in yarn ends and finishing the piece.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The primary stitch pattern used throughout the Jackson Jacket is Stockinette Stitch, which creates a smooth, classic fabric with a knit side and purl side. This fundamental stitch pattern is achieved by alternating knit rows and purl rows when working flat. The gauge for this project is 12 stitches by 17 rows over a 4-inch by 4-inch square in Stockinette Stitch, which is essential for achieving proper fit and finished dimensions.

Materials and Yarn Requirements

The Jackson Jacket requires US 11 (8mm) circular needles measuring 32 inches in length. The primary yarn is Yarn Bee Soft & Sleek in a worsted weight, with yardage requirements varying by size: approximately 750 yards for Small, 825 yards for Medium, 900 yards for Large, and 975 yards for Extra Large. An additional skein of Yarn Bee Soft & Sleek in a contrasting color provides approximately 250 yards for Small and Medium sizes, or 300 yards for Large and Extra Large sizes, allowing for creative colorwork or contrast details.

Additional supplies include 7 to 8 heavy-duty Dritz Snaps (optional) for reinforcing the button closure, and a darning needle for finishing. The worsted weight yarn classification ensures the cardigan knits at a moderate pace while creating a fabric with good drape and durability suitable for frequent wear.

Pattern Format and Availability

The Jackson Jacket pattern is provided as a downloadable PDF from B.Audi Designs, making it accessible for immediate use. The pattern is clearly written for sizes Small, Medium, Large, and Extra Large, with all measurements and yardage requirements specified for each size option. This format allows crafters to print the pattern for reference while working or to view it digitally on their devices.