Jacket in Lana Grossa Gomitolo Denim - 05 - Downloadable PDF

Lana Grossa Gomitolo Denim Jacket – Design 05 from Filati Gomitolo 03 (Free Knitting Pattern PDF)

This free downloadable knitting pattern from Lana Grossa presents Design 05 from the Filati Gomitolo 03 collection — a stylish, relaxed-fit jacket worked in the brand's signature Gomitolo Denim yarn. The design has a clean, contemporary aesthetic that suits a wide range of casual and smart-casual wardrobes, and it is rated as an intermediate level project, making it ideal for knitters who are comfortable with basic shaping and construction techniques but are ready to tackle a full garment.

What Is Being Made

The pattern produces a women's jacket with set-in or integrated sleeves worked as extensions of the body, shaped front neck edges, and a construction method that transitions from flat knitting to a circular needle once the sleeves are joined to the body. The jacket is sized to fit bust measurements across three size ranges:

• Size 36–38 (small)
• Size 40–42 (medium)
• Size 44–46 (large)

Instructions are written for the first size, with figures for larger sizes given in parentheses throughout the pattern — a standard convention in European knitting publications. The finished garment features a structured body with distinct front and back sections, shaped front neck edges with increases, and sleeves that are cast on and worked as part of the main body piece, giving the jacket its characteristic silhouette.

Construction Technique

The jacket uses a combination of flat and circular knitting, a technique that allows the knitter to work the body and sleeves efficiently while managing a large stitch count. The back is worked flat on straight needles until a specified length is reached, at which point stitches for both sleeves are cast on at the beginning of successive rows — a classic method for creating drop-shoulder or extended-sleeve shaping without a separate seam. Once the sleeve stitches are added, the total stitch count rises significantly (for example, to 292, 300, or 308 stitches depending on size), and the work continues on a 120 cm circular needle to accommodate the width comfortably.

After working to the required length, the piece is divided for the fronts, with stitches placed on hold while each front section is worked separately. The right front features neck edge shaping achieved through regular increases, a technique that creates a smooth, gradual curve at the neckline. This style of construction — sometimes called a saddle or integrated sleeve construction — is a hallmark of many European knitwear designs and results in a garment with minimal seaming and a fluid, draped quality.

Stitches Used

• Stocking stitch (St st) — The primary stitch pattern used throughout the jacket. Stocking stitch is worked by knitting all right-side rows and purling all wrong-side rows when working flat, producing a smooth, classic fabric on the right side with a textured purl side on the reverse. It is the ideal stitch for showcasing the tonal, denim-inspired qualities of the yarn.
• Increases — Used at the neck edge of the front sections to shape the neckline, worked at regular intervals as directed in the pattern.
• Cast-on within the pattern — Sleeve stitches are cast on mid-project at the beginning of rows, a technique that requires confidence with mid-row cast-on methods such as the cable cast-on or backward loop cast-on.

Materials Required

Yarn

The pattern calls for Lana Grossa Gomitolo Denim, a 4-ply weight yarn with a composition of 80% cotton and 20% polyamide. This blend gives the yarn excellent stitch definition, a subtle sheen, and the breathable comfort of natural cotton, while the polyamide content adds durability and helps the fabric retain its shape over time. The yarn has a generous yardage of 740 metres per 200 g ball, and the pattern requires 400 g in total — equivalent to two balls — worked in the colourway Khaki (colour 10). The Gomitolo format refers to the yarn's centre-pull ball presentation, which is a practical feature for knitters working with large