Aitana

Aitana Knit Jacket by Ruth Garcia-Alcantud

What Is Being Made

Aitana is a knitted jacket designed by independent designer Ruth Garcia-Alcantud. This is a fitted, structured garment available in 16 different sizes to accommodate bust measurements ranging from 30½ inches (77.60 cm) to 60⅜ inches (153.30 cm). The jacket is designed with a 2½-inch positive ease, meaning it sits slightly loose on the body for comfortable wear. The pattern includes detailed sizing notes to help knitters select the appropriate size for their individual body measurements and desired fit.

Knitting Techniques Used

The Aitana jacket employs circular needle knitting techniques throughout the construction process. The garment is worked using stockinette stitch as the primary fabric structure, which creates a smooth, classic knit surface. The pattern requires careful attention to gauge blocking to ensure accurate finished dimensions. Knitters will use markers to track pattern repeats and shaping increases or decreases, and stitch holders to temporarily secure stitches during construction. The jacket features snap fasteners for closure, requiring basic sewing skills to attach these notions securely to the finished knit fabric.

Stitches Used

• Stockinette Stitch (st st): The primary stitch throughout the jacket, created by alternating knit and purl rows to produce a smooth, V-textured fabric on the right side

Materials Required

Yarn: Lorna's Laces Sportmate in the shade Argyle is the recommended yarn for this project. This yarn is composed of 70% superwash merino wool and 30% Outlast fiber, offering both softness and moisture-wicking properties. The yarn is classified as sport weight, a lightweight option suitable for fitted garments. Yardage requirements range from 1,350 yards (5 skeins) for the smallest size up to 2,970 yards (11 skeins) for the largest size, with each skein providing 270 yards of fiber.

Needles: US 7 / 4.5 mm circular needles are required to achieve the correct gauge of 22 stitches and 30 rows per 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch after blocking. Using the correct needle size is essential to ensure the finished jacket meets the intended dimensions and drapes properly.

Additional Notions: The project requires stitch markers for tracking pattern sections, stitch holders for securing stitches during construction, a tapestry needle for weaving in yarn ends, scissors, 6 transparent snap fasteners for jacket closure, sewing thread in a matching shade, and a sewing needle for attaching the snaps to the finished knit fabric.

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated as intermediate difficulty, making it suitable for knitters with some experience beyond basic techniques. The intermediate classification reflects the garment's structured shaping, multiple size options, and the need for precise gauge blocking to achieve professional results.