The Summer Vibes Collection Eli Jacke aus Juniper Moon Farm Moonshine - 16661 - Downloadable PDF

The Summer Vibes Collection: Eli Jacke by Claudia Wersing – Knitting Pattern Summary

About This Pattern

The Eli Jacke is a stylish knitted jacket designed by Claudia Wersing as part of The Summer Vibes Collection. Published as a downloadable PDF, this intermediate-level knitting pattern is worked in DK weight yarn and features a classic raglan construction that creates a smooth, flattering fit from the top down. The design is clean and wearable, making it a versatile addition to any warm-weather wardrobe.

Sizing and Fit

The Eli Jacke is available in five sizes: S, M, L, XL, and XXL, designed to fit bust measurements of 84 (94 : 104 : 114 : 124) cm. The finished knitted garment measures 100 (110 : 120 : 130 : 140) cm in circumference, providing a comfortable ease of approximately 16 cm. The shoulder-to-hem length ranges from 53 to 61 cm depending on size, offering a relaxed, jacket-length silhouette suitable for layering over summer outfits.

Yarn and Materials

This pattern calls for Juniper Moon Farm Moonshine in colorway Fb 65 Alabaster, a soft and beautifully toned yarn that suits the light, summery aesthetic of the collection. The quantity required is 4 (4 : 5 : 5 : 6) x 100g skeins, making it an achievable project without an excessive yarn investment. Juniper Moon Farm Moonshine is a DK weight yarn known for its lovely drape and subtle sheen, which lends itself perfectly to a garment intended for warmer seasons.

• Yarn: Juniper Moon Farm Moonshine, Fb 65 Alabaster
• Yarn Weight: DK
• Quantity: 4–6 x 100g skeins depending on size
• Needles: 4.5 mm knitting needles

Gauge and Tension

Achieving the correct gauge is essential for this pattern. Both the stockinette stitch and the 1x1 ribbing sections share the same gauge: 18 stitches and 24 rows = 10 x 10 cm using 4.5 mm needles. Knitters are encouraged to adjust their needle size as needed to match their personal tension, as fit accuracy depends on matching this gauge precisely.

Techniques and Construction

The Eli Jacke is built around a raglan construction, a well-loved method in garment knitting that creates seamless, angled shaping from the shoulder area downward. Each of the four raglan lines consists of six raglan stitches, structured as a combination of reverse stockinette and stockinette stitches (2 stitches reverse stockinette, 2 stitches stockinette, 2 stitches reverse stockinette). This creates a defined, decorative raglan line that adds visual interest to the garment's structure.

Raglan increases are worked on right-side rows, with one increase placed before and one after each raglan line. This systematic increase method is ideal for intermediate knitters who are familiar with basic shaping techniques and are ready to tackle a more structured garment construction.

Stitches Used

• Stockinette Stitch (Glatt rechts): Knit on right-side rows, purl on wrong-side rows — forms the smooth, classic fabric of the jacket body.
• Reverse Stockinette (Glatt links): Purl on right-side rows, knit on wrong-side rows — used within the raglan lines for textural contrast.
• 1x1 Ribbing (1x1 Rippenmuster): Worked over an odd number of stitches, alternating knit and purl stitches, ending with a knit stitch on right-side rows; wrong-side rows are worked as the stitches appear. This stitch pattern is typically used for c