Thelma Jacket in Adriafil Spot & Charme - Downloadable PDF

Thelma Jacket in Adriafil Spot & Charme – Free Knitting Pattern Summary

The Thelma Jacket is a free downloadable PDF knitting pattern published by Adriafil, designed to be knitted in two of their own yarns: Adriafil Spot and Adriafil Charme. The finished garment is a zip-up jacket with a structured ribbed border, a relaxed stockinette body, and contrasting dark green trim details — making it a versatile, cosy layering piece suited to cooler seasons. The design is worked in separate pieces and seamed, following a classic construction method familiar to intermediate knitters.

Garment Overview

The Thelma Jacket is a full-length-sleeved, zip-front jacket worked at a super chunky gauge, making it a relatively quick knit despite its substantial size. The body features shaped armholes and a neckline worked by binding off and decreasing, giving the jacket a neat, tailored silhouette. A 46 cm dark green zipper is sewn in at the front opening to finish the garment cleanly and add a sporty, practical edge. The contrast between the textured Adriafil Spot yarn in the main body and the solid Adriafil Charme yarn used for the ribbed borders creates a visually interesting two-tone effect.

Sizing

The pattern is written for the following sizes:

• Italian sizing: IT 44 (42–46)
• US sizing: US 10 (8–12)
• UK sizing: UK L (M–XL)

Instructions for alternate sizes are given in parentheses throughout the pattern, allowing knitters to follow a single set of instructions across the size range.

Materials Required

• Adriafil Spot yarn – 400 g in colour no. 13 (main body yarn)
• Adriafil Charme yarn – 100 g in dark green no. 66 (border and trim yarn)
• Knitting needles: size no. 8 and size no. 9 (metric sizing)
• 1 dark green zipper, 46 cm in length
• Tapestry needle for seaming and finishing

Adriafil Spot is a super chunky weight yarn with a characterful, multi-tonal or textured appearance suggested by its name, while Adriafil Charme provides a smooth, solid contrast used strategically at the ribbed edges. Using two needle sizes — the smaller no. 8 for the ribbed sections and the larger no. 9 for the main stockinette body — is a standard technique that ensures the rib remains firm and elastic while the body fabric is open and drapey.

Tension and Gauge

The stated gauge is 9 stitches and 13 rows to 10 x 10 cm, measured over stockinette stitch using needle size no. 9 and Adriafil Spot yarn. As with all garment knitting, achieving the correct gauge swatch before beginning is strongly recommended to ensure accurate sizing across the chest, armhole, and sleeve measurements.

Stitches and Techniques Used

• Stockinette stitch (knitted stitch): The primary stitch used across the main body of the jacket, worked by alternating knit rows on the right side and purl rows on the wrong side. It creates a smooth, flat fabric ideal for showcasing the texture of Adriafil Spot.
• K2/P2 rib stitch (2×2 ribbing): Used for the border sections, worked by alternating two knit stitches with two purl stitches across the row. This elastic stitch pattern creates a stretchy, structured edge that hugs the body and provides a polished finish at cuffs and hems.
• Elastic rib: Referenced as a pattern stitch, contributing to the flexible, comfortable fit of the jacket's edgings.
• Armhole shaping: