Long Shawl Collared Jacket in Hayfield Bonus Aran with Wool - 7062 - Downloadable PDF

Long Shawl Collared Jacket in Hayfield Bonus Aran with Wool – Pattern 7062

This knitting pattern from Hayfield produces a long shawl collared jacket worked in Hayfield Bonus Aran yarn. It is a substantial, cosy outerwear piece featuring a dramatic shawl collar, long sleeves, and a full-length silhouette that falls well below the hip. The design is available in six sizes, covering bust measurements from 81/86 cm (32/34 in) up to 132/137 cm (52/54 in), making it an inclusive pattern with genuine plus-size options. Actual finished measurements range from 93 cm (36¾ in) to 144 cm (56¾ in) across the chest, and full lengths range from 72 cm (28¼ in) to 86 cm (34 in) depending on size. Sleeve length is listed as approximately 46–48 cm (18–19 in) and is described as adjustable, giving knitters flexibility to customise the fit.

Design and Construction

The jacket is a classic, structured knit designed to be worn as a smart-casual or everyday outerwear layer. The shawl collar is a key feature, lending the garment a refined, traditional aesthetic that suits both relaxed and more polished occasions. The long length adds warmth and elegance, making this an ideal project for autumn and winter knitting. The front fastens with 6 or 7 buttons (depending on size), providing a neat, tailored finish.

The construction follows a conventional flat knitting approach, with the back, fronts, and sleeves worked as separate pieces and then seamed together. A circular needle (4 mm, 80 cm) is optionally recommended, likely for picking up and working the shawl collar in the round or across a wide stitch count, which is a common technique for achieving a smooth, even collar without visible seams.

Techniques Used

• Cable knitting – a cable needle is required, indicating that decorative cable panels feature prominently in the design, particularly across the back where a specified pattern panel of 76 stitches measures 31 cm
• Flat knitting – back, fronts, and sleeves are worked back and forth on straight needles
• Shawl collar construction – a hallmark technique requiring careful stitch pickup and shaping to achieve the characteristic wide, folded collar
• Tension/gauge matching – essential for achieving the correct finished dimensions; the pattern specifies 18 stitches and 24 rows to 10 cm (4 in) over stocking stitch on 5 mm needles
• Buttonband and button attachment – finishing techniques for the front opening

Stitches Used

• Stocking stitch – used for the main body fabric and tension swatch reference
• Cable stitch patterns – worked across the decorative panel sections, adding texture and visual interest
• Rib stitch – typically used at cuffs, lower edges, and collar borders in Aran-weight garments of this style, providing elasticity and a neat finish

Materials Required

The pattern calls for Hayfield Bonus Aran yarn, specifically shade 764. This is a popular Aran-weight yarn known for its durability, stitch definition, and value. The pattern notes it is also suitable for Hayfield Bonus Aran Tweed, offering knitters a tweedy, textured alternative colourway option. Yarn quantities range from 2 to 3 balls of 400 g depending on size — a notably economical requirement given the generous length of the finished garment.

• Needles: 1 pair of 5 mm (UK 6 / USA 8) knitting needles for the main fabric
• Needles: 1 pair of 4 mm (UK 8 / USA 6) knitting needles for ribbing and borders
• Circular needle: 1 x 4 mm (UK 8 / USA 6) 80 cm circular needle if required, for collar or border work