28 Jacket in Lana Grossa Cool Wool - Downloadable PDF

Pattern Summary: Design 28 Jacket in Lana Grossa Cool Wool (Filati Classici 15)

This downloadable PDF pattern from Lana Grossa presents Design 28, a structured, tailored knitted jacket featured in Filati Classici 15. The design is worked in a sophisticated 5x2 rib stitch pattern that gives the finished garment excellent texture, shape retention, and a polished, classic appearance. This is a free downloadable PDF pattern suitable for knitters with intermediate to advanced skills who are comfortable with shaping techniques, working multiple pieces, and finishing methods such as the three-needle bind-off.

What Is Being Made

The pattern produces a fitted ribbed jacket worked in separate pieces — a back, left front, right front, and sleeves — which are then seamed and finished together. The jacket features shaped armholes, a defined neckline with bound-off center stitches, and set-in sleeves with fully fashioned sleeve caps. Shoulder seams are joined using the elegant three-needle bind-off method, which creates a clean, sturdy internal seam. The finished jacket is fastened with seven 14 mm dark brown buttons by Union Knopf (item 36428), lending a refined, coordinated look to the finished piece.

Sizes Available

The pattern is written for three sizes: 36/38, 40/42, and 44/46. Instructions are given for the smallest size first, with figures for larger sizes in parentheses. Where only one figure appears, it applies to all sizes.

Yarn and Materials

• Yarn: Lana Grossa Cool Wool — 100% pure wool, 160 m per 50 g skein
• Colorway: Dark Grey/Green, colour number 2021
• Yarn quantity: 550 g (size 36/38), 600 g (size 40/42), 650 g (size 44/46)
• Needles: Size 3.5 mm straight needles and a size 3.5 mm circular needle, 100 cm long (used for picking up and working the button band and neckband)
• Buttons: Seven 14 mm dark brown buttons by Union Knopf, item 36428

Lana Grossa Cool Wool is a well-regarded, fine-weight pure wool yarn known for its smooth stitch definition, excellent drape, and suitability for structured garments. Its 100% wool composition means the finished jacket will block beautifully and hold its shape well over time, making it an ideal choice for a tailored ribbed design like this one.

Stitch Patterns Used

• 5x2 Rib: The primary stitch pattern throughout the jacket body and sleeves. Worked over a multiple of 7 stitches plus 3, plus 2 selvage stitches. Row 1 (RS) begins: selvage stitch, k4, then repeat p2, k5 across, ending p2, k3, selvage stitch. This wide rib creates strong vertical lines and a fabric with natural elasticity and structure.
• K1, P1 Rib: Used for finishing details such as the button band and neckband edging, providing a neat, tidy border that complements the main rib pattern.
• Selvage Stitches: Single selvage stitches are maintained at each edge throughout, ensuring clean, even seaming when pieces are joined.

Techniques Used

• Full-Fashion Decreasing: Decorative and functional decreases worked a set number of stitches in from the edge, used consistently during armhole shaping, sleeve cap shaping, and neck shaping. Full-fashion decreases are a hallmark of quality knitwear construction, creating a visible decrease line that adds a professional, couture-style finish.
• Armhole Shaping: Stitches are bound off at the beginning of rows in stages (multiple stitches first, then single decreases) to create a smoothly curved armhole on both the back and front pieces.
• Neck Shaping: On the back, center