" Jenni " - Jacket Knitting Pattern For Women in Debbie Bliss Erin Tweed by Debbie Bliss

Jenni Jacket Knitting Pattern Overview

Product: The Jenni Jacket is a women's knitted cardigan jacket designed by Debbie Bliss, crafted from Debbie Bliss Erin Tweed yarn. This intermediate-level knitting pattern creates a tailored jacket suitable for everyday wear, available in five size options ranging from bust 82-86 cm (32-34 in) through to 122-127 cm (48-50 in).

Finished Garment Specifications

• Bust measurements: 95 cm (37½ in) through 145 cm (57 in) depending on size selected
• Length to shoulder: ranges from 55 cm (21¾ in) to 63 cm (24¾ in) across the size range
• Sleeve length with cuff turned back: 45 cm (17¾ in)

Knitting Techniques Used

The Jenni Jacket employs several key knitting techniques appropriate for an intermediate crafter. The garment is worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, meaning pieces are knitted as individual flat panels that are later joined together. The pattern incorporates seamed construction, where finished pieces are sewn together to create the final jacket shape. Buttonholes are worked into the fabric during knitting to create functional closures, and the jacket is finished with six buttons for fastening.

Stitches and Stitch Techniques

The pattern utilizes fundamental knitting stitches and techniques including knit and purl stitches to create stockinette stitch as the primary fabric texture. Additional stitch techniques employed include:

• Make one (m1): A stitch increase worked by picking up and working into the back of the loop lying between the stitch just worked and the next stitch
• Slip, knit, pass slipped stitch over (skpo): A left-leaning decrease technique
• Yarn over twice (y2rn): Wrapping yarn twice around the needle, typically used to create decorative eyelets or buttonhole details
• Standard abbreviations including knit (k), purl (p), decrease (dec), increase (inc), and slip (sl) stitches

Yarn and Materials

The Jenni Jacket is designed to be knitted using Debbie Bliss Erin Tweed, a DK weight yarn. The pattern calls for a two-color combination:

• Debbie Bliss Erin Tweed in Midnight 016 (Color A): 5 to 6 balls of 50g weight, depending on size
• Debbie Bliss Erin Tweed in Spice 009 (Color B): 4 to 6 balls of 50g weight, depending on size

The two-color yarn creates visual interest and texture throughout the finished jacket.

Needles and Notions

The pattern requires two pairs of knitting needles in different sizes to create varied fabric densities:

• 3.25mm (US 3) knitting needles
• 3.75mm (US 5) knitting needles

The pattern also requires six buttons for the jacket closure. Gauge is established at 26 stitches and 30 rows to 10 cm (4 inches) in stockinette stitch, which is essential for achieving the correct finished measurements.

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated as intermediate difficulty, making it suitable for knitters who have mastered basic techniques and are ready to tackle garment construction with shaping, buttonholes, and seaming.