Zefiro Jacket in Adriafil Chic - Downloadable PDF

Zefiro Jacket in Adriafil Chic – Free Knitting Pattern Summary

About This Pattern

The Zefiro Jacket is a classic, structured knitted jacket designed for adults, available in sizes 40, 42, and 44. This is a free downloadable PDF pattern from Adriafil, one of Italy's most respected yarn brands. The design features set-in sleeves, shaped shoulders, a neat neckline finish, and front buttoning bands — making it a versatile wardrobe staple suitable for both casual and smart occasions. The finished garment is worked in pieces and seamed together, following a traditional construction method well suited to intermediate knitters.

What Is Being Made

• Garment type: A long-sleeved jacket with front opening, shaped armholes, slanted shoulders, and a finished neckline
• Sizing: Three sizes — 40, 42, and 44 — with stitch counts given in sequence throughout the pattern
• Construction: Worked flat in separate pieces (back, right front, left front, and two sleeves), then seamed and finished with crochet edging

Materials Required

• Yarn: Adriafil Chic (referred to in the pattern as Chiccotton), orange shade no. 65 — an aran weight yarn
• Quantity: 400 g total
• Knitting needles: No. 5½ (metric), suitable for aran weight yarn
• Crochet hook: No. 4.50 mm, used for finishing edges
• Additional tools: A tapestry needle with a rounded tip for seaming

Techniques Used

• Flat knitting: All pieces are worked back and forth on straight needles
• Shoulder shaping: Slanted (stepped) shoulder shaping is worked on both the back and fronts for a professional, tailored fit
• Sleeve increases: Stitches are increased at each end of the sleeve every 10 rows, 5 times, to create a gradual taper from cuff to underarm
• Armhole shaping: Classic set-in sleeve shaping using a series of bind-offs — 5 stitches at each end initially, then decreasing every 2 rows (3 sts, then 2 sts three times, then 1 st eight times)
• Crochet finishing: A crochet hook is used to work a neat edging around the neckline, front buttoning bands, and the bottom edges of the back and fronts
• Seaming: Shoulders are sewn together, sleeves are set in and closed, and side seams are sewn using the tapestry needle

Stitches Used

• Knit stitch (garter stitch): The entire jacket body and sleeves are worked in knit stitch, creating a dense, textured fabric with natural stretch and warmth — ideal for an aran weight yarn like Adriafil Chic
• Double crochet (dc): Used for the edging row applied along the neckline, front bands, and bottom hems, providing a clean and stable border
• Chain stitch: Referenced as part of the crochet finishing technique
• Single crochet: Also listed among the pattern stitches used in the finishing process

Pattern Construction Details

The back is cast on and worked upward in knit stitch, with shoulder shaping applied at the top. The right front mirrors the back's shoulder shaping, while the left front is worked symmetrically to the right. The sleeves begin with a cast-on of 40 (42–44) stitches and are increased gradually before armhole shaping begins when the sleeve measures 30 (32–34) cm