Eva Jacket in Adriafil Vanity - Downloadable PDF

Eva Jacket Knitting Pattern in Adriafil Vanity Yarn – Free Downloadable PDF

The Eva Jacket is a beautifully structured knitted jacket pattern designed for use with Adriafil Vanity yarn. This free downloadable PDF pattern produces a classic, fitted jacket featuring set-in sleeves, a shaped neckline, and shoulder shaping, making it a rewarding project for knitters with some experience in following construction techniques and working cable stitches.

What Is Being Made

This pattern creates a knitted jacket called Eva, worked in separate pieces that are seamed together. The construction includes a back panel, a right front, and implied left front and sleeve sections. The finished garment features structured cable stitch detailing throughout, armhole shaping, shoulder slant shaping, and a shaped neckline, giving it a polished, tailored appearance. The jacket is available in three sizes: 42, 44, and 46 (with size 46 listed as the primary size in the pattern instructions).

Techniques Used

• Flat knitting – all pieces are worked flat on straight knitting needles, then seamed
• Armhole shaping – stitches are bound off at each end, followed by paired decreases worked inside 2 stitches, every 2 rows
• Shoulder slant shaping – achieved by binding off stitches at each end every 2 rows, three times
• Neckline shaping – stitches are bound off on the appropriate side of the front panels to create a neat neck opening
• Seaming and finishing – a crochet hook size 4.00 is used for finishing work, and a tapestry needle with a rounded tip is used for seaming pieces together
• Button band construction – the pattern incorporates 4 buttons, suggesting a button band or button loop finishing detail along the front opening

Stitches Used

• Cable stitch – the primary stitch pattern used throughout the jacket, worked over 12 stitches per cable repeat. Cable stitch involves crossing groups of stitches over one another using a cable needle or holder, creating a twisted rope-like texture that adds both visual interest and structure to the fabric.
• The cable pattern is used consistently across the back and front panels, with stitch counts adjusted at edges to accommodate shaping (for example, ending with k6, k10, or k2 depending on the size being worked)

Materials Required

• Yarn: Adriafil Vanity in green, shade no. 37 – approximately 400 g required. Adriafil Vanity is an aran weight yarn, making it ideal for structured, textured stitch patterns like cables. Its weight gives the Eva Jacket a cosy yet defined fabric with excellent stitch definition.
• Knitting needles: Size 5 (metric) straight needles
• Cable needle / holder: Size 5 stitch holder for working the cable crossings
• Crochet hook: Size 4.00 mm for finishing edges
• Notions: 4 buttons, and a tapestry needle with a rounded tip for seaming

Pattern Format and Availability

The Eva Jacket pattern by Adriafil is available as a free downloadable PDF, making it immediately accessible for knitters of all backgrounds. The instructions are written for multiple sizes and include row-by-row guidance for each garment piece, with measurements given in centimetres. This pattern is an excellent choice for knitters looking to practise garment construction techniques such as armhole shaping, shoulder slanting, and neckline binding off, all while working a satisfying cable stitch fabric in a beautiful aran weight yarn.