Product Description
MEASUREMENTS Actual measurements: 124.5cm/49" Length from shoulder: 53.25cm/21" Sleeve length from underarm: 50.75cm/20"
YARN Approximately 1,450 metres/1,586 yards of DK yarn in total in assorted colours.
MATERIALS 5mm crochet hook or size required to get tension of 16 sts and 7 rows = 10cm/4". 4mm crochet hook for edgings
STITCHES USED: ch, ss, sc, dc.
This pattern is written using American crochet terms.
The pieces are joined as you go, so there’s no seaming afterwards. The sleeves are worked in the round downwards from the shoulder to the cuff. The hood is worked upwards in one piece and there’s a short seam to close the top of the hood. This seam is worked in ss and can’t be seen, even when the hood is down. This pattern is great for using up yarn scraps.
Maebh Crochet Jacket by Caroline Murphy
What is Being Made
Maebh is a downloadable crochet jacket pattern designed by Caroline Murphy. This intermediate-level garment is constructed using modular square motifs that are joined together to create a finished jacket. The completed jacket measures 124.5cm (49 inches) around the chest with a length of 53.25cm (21 inches) from shoulder to hem, and sleeves that measure 50.75cm (20 inches) from underarm to cuff.
Crochet Techniques and Construction
The Maebh jacket employs a square-by-square construction method, a popular modular approach in crochet garment design. This technique involves creating individual granny-style squares that are then assembled together to form the body and sleeves of the jacket. Working in this modular fashion allows crafters to build the garment piece by piece, making it easier to manage and adjust fit as needed.
The pattern utilizes American crochet terminology throughout. The foundational technique begins with creating a magic ring or chain circle, then working rounds outward from the center of each square. Squares are constructed by joining new yarn colors in contrasting shades, which creates visual interest and allows for creative color work within the overall design.
Stitches Used
The primary stitches featured in the Maebh pattern include:
- Chain (ch) – the foundation stitch used to begin rounds and create chain spaces
- Double crochet (dc) – the main stitch used to build the body of each square motif
- Single crochet (sc) – used for joining and finishing details
- Slip stitch (ss) – employed to join rounds and connect squares together
- Chain spaces (ch-sp) – openwork elements that add texture and drape to the finished garment
Materials and Yarn Weight
The Maebh jacket requires approximately 1,450 metres (1,586 yards) of DK weight yarn in assorted colors. DK yarn is a medium-weight yarn that provides excellent stitch definition and drape, making it ideal for structured garments like jackets. The use of assorted colors is integral to the design, as the modular square construction naturally lends itself to color blocking and multicolor effects.
The pattern calls for a 5mm crochet hook as the primary tool, sized to achieve a tension of 16 stitches and 7 rows over 10cm (4 inches) in the main fabric. A 4mm crochet hook is also required for working edgings, which typically require a tighter gauge to create neat, finished edges around the neckline, cuffs, and hem.
Difficulty Level
Rated as an intermediate pattern, the Maebh jacket is suitable for crocheters with foundational skills who are ready to tackle garment construction. The modular square method is forgiving for beginners to garment-making, while the color work and assembly process provide enough complexity to engage intermediate-level crafters.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | DK | Light Worsted |
| Pages: | 6 |
| Designer: | Caroline Murphy |
| Craft: | Crochet |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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