Dark Grey

Dark Grey Crochet Jacket by Elena Penner

What Is Being Made

The Dark Grey is a structured crochet jacket designed by Elena Penner in intermediate difficulty. This downloadable PDF pattern provides instructions for creating a tailored jacket with a button front closure, fitted waist, and long sleeves. The pattern is available in four sizes: XS, S–M, L, with specific measurements for collar girth, breast circumference, waist circumference, hip circumference, sleeve length, and total length ranging from 80 to 90 cm depending on size.

Crochet Techniques and Stitches

This jacket is constructed using Tunisian crochet, a hybrid technique that combines elements of crochet and knitting for a dense, fabric-like result. The primary stitch used throughout the pattern is the simple stitch, worked in Tunisian crochet method. The pattern also incorporates short rows with Tunisian crochet to shape the garment and create tailored fit. Additional techniques include single crochet for finishing details and joining seams.

The jacket is worked in three separate sections for the back panel, allowing for modular construction and precise shaping. The forward-and-back working method of Tunisian crochet creates a consistent, uniform fabric texture ideal for structured outerwear.

Materials and Tools Required

• Yarn: 600–700 grams of Merino 2/30 in grey by Bevilacqua Lane, worked with three strands held together simultaneously
• Hook: Tunisian crochet hook size 4 mm
• Lining: 1.5 meters of grey lining fabric
• Notions: 8 buttons for front closure
• Finishing: Grey cotton thread and sewing machine for attaching lining and buttons

Gauge and Sizing

The pattern specifies a gauge of 15 stitches by 15 rounds equals 10 cm by 10 cm when worked in simple stitch. Accurate gauge is essential for achieving the correct finished measurements. The jacket offers four size options with graduated measurements to accommodate XS through L sizing, with sleeve and body length variations to ensure proper proportions across different body types.

Skill Requirements

Intermediate crocheters should be comfortable with Tunisian crochet fundamentals before beginning this project. Required skills include proficiency in Tunisian simple stitch, understanding how to work forward and backward passes, executing short rows for shaping, and finishing with single crochet. The multi-part construction method requires careful attention to pattern instructions and the ability to join sections seamlessly.