Lady’s Jackets in Hayfield Fiesta DK - 7289 - Downloadable PDF

Lady's Jackets in Hayfield Fiesta DK – Pattern 7289: Knitting Pattern Summary

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern from Hayfield presents two classic ladies' jacket designs worked in Fiesta DK yarn: a Jacket with Long Sleeves and a Jacket with Short Sleeves. Both versions share the same fundamental construction and stitch structure, differing primarily in sleeve length, making this a versatile pattern suitable for a wide range of seasons and occasions. The pattern is notable for its generous size range, covering bust measurements from 81/86 cm (32/34 in) through to 132/137 cm (52/54 in), with actual finished measurements spanning 91 cm to 142 cm, making it genuinely inclusive for a broad range of body shapes.

Designs Included

Jacket with Long Sleeves

The long-sleeved version is a substantial, wearable jacket designed for year-round versatility. The sleeve length is given as 46 to 48 cm (18 to 19 in) depending on size, and is noted as adjustable, allowing knitters to personalise the fit. The full jacket length ranges from 60 cm to 73 cm (23¾ to 28¾ in) across the size range. This version uses Hayfield Fiesta DK in shade 505, requiring between 5 and 8 balls of 100g depending on the size being knitted.

Jacket with Short Sleeves

The short-sleeved version offers a lighter, more relaxed alternative, with sleeve lengths of just 6 to 7 cm (2½ to 2¾ in), measured just below the armholes. This makes it ideal as a summer cover-up or a layering piece. It uses Hayfield Fiesta DK in shade 501, requiring between 4 and 6 balls of 100g depending on size — slightly less yarn than the long-sleeved version, as expected.

Construction and Techniques

Both jackets are worked flat in separate pieces — back, fronts, and sleeves — which are then seamed together. This is a traditional construction method well suited to knitters who are comfortable with basic garment shaping and assembly. The back is cast on using the thumb method, a popular cast-on technique in British knitting patterns that creates a neat, slightly elastic edge. Stitch counts at cast-on range from 144 to 198 stitches across the size range, reflecting the generous actual measurements built into the design.

Armhole shaping is worked by decreasing one stitch at each end of every row over 7 to 9 rows depending on size, creating a clean, fitted armhole. A decorative or structural decrease row is also featured, using a combination of slip 1, k1, pass slipped stitch over (s1, k1, psso) and k2tog to create symmetrical, paired decreases — a hallmark of well-finished knitwear. Armhole depth continues without further shaping until the armhole measures between 19 and 26 cm depending on size, giving a comfortable, roomy fit through the body.

Stitches Used

• Stocking stitch (st-st) — the primary fabric stitch, worked by alternating knit rows on the right side and purl rows on the wrong side, producing a smooth, classic jersey surface
• Knit (k) and purl (p) — the foundational stitches used throughout
• s1, k1, psso — a left-leaning decrease used in shaping
• k2tog — a right-leaning decrease used in shaping, paired with the above for symmetrical results
• yfwd (yarn forward) — referenced in the abbreviations, suggesting use in decorative or buttonhole details
• inc (increase) and dec (decrease) — standard shaping techniques used throughout sleeve and body construction

Materials Required

• Yarn: Hayfield Fiesta DK — shade 505 for the long-sleeved version, shade 501 for the short-sleeved version; 100g balls. The pattern also notes suitability with Country Style DK,