Quebec Jacket in Rowan Felted Tweed DK - D181 - Downloadable PDF

Quebec Jacket in Rowan Felted Tweed DK – Knitting Pattern by Lisa Richardson

The Quebec Jacket is an intermediate-level knitting pattern designed by Lisa Richardson and published by Rowan as an exclusive downloadable PDF. This striking jacket is constructed using a sophisticated multi-panel approach, combining distinct stitch patterns across different sections of the garment to create rich textural and colourwork interest. It is worked flat using a pair of 4mm (US 6) needles, with a 3.50mm (US E4) crochet hook used for finishing details.

What Is Being Made

The pattern produces a structured, panelled jacket worked in multiple colours of Rowan Felted Tweed DK yarn. The garment features a lower back panel, side and lower front panels, and border sections, each worked in their own distinct stitch pattern. The jacket is available in five sizes designed to fit a bust measurement of 81–86 cm up to 122–127 cm (32–34 in to 48–50 in), making it accessible to a wide range of knitters.

Yarn and Materials

The pattern calls for Rowan Felted Tweed DK, a popular DK-weight yarn known for its tweedy texture and subtle halo from the felting process. Four colourways are used, each assigned a letter designation:

• Yarn A – Rage (shade 150): 3–4 x 50g balls depending on size
• Yarn B – Bilberry (shade 151): 4–6 x 50g balls depending on size
• Yarn C – Ginger (shade 154): 4–6 x 50g balls depending on size
• Yarn D – Watery (shade 152): 4–6 x 50g balls depending on size

A 3.50mm (US E4) crochet hook is also required, used for edging or seaming elements of the finished jacket.

Tension

Achieving correct tension is essential to the fit of this garment. The pattern specifies three distinct tension measurements, each corresponding to a different stitch pattern used across the panels:

• Main pattern: 24 stitches and 47 rows to 10 cm
• Side panel pattern: 25 stitches and 47 rows to 10 cm
• Border pattern: 20 stitches and 40 rows to 10 cm

All tension swatches are worked using 4mm (US 6) needles. The variation in stitch counts across patterns reflects the different densities created by the slip-stitch and textural techniques employed throughout the jacket.

Techniques and Construction

The Quebec Jacket is constructed in separate panels that are later joined, a method that allows each section to be worked in its own specialised stitch pattern. The lower back panel and the side and lower front panels are worked independently before being assembled. A centre back marker is placed at cast-off to aid in accurate seaming.

The construction also incorporates a stripe sequence worked across multiple panels. Yarns A, B, C, and D are introduced in a rotating sequence of two-row stripes, creating a subtle yet colourful striped effect that complements the textural stitchwork. Yarns are joined in as required throughout, so knitters should be comfortable managing multiple yarn ends and carrying or rejoining colours.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

Three primary stitch patterns are used across the different panels of the jacket, each creating a distinct surface texture:

• Main Pattern: A four-row repeat worked across the lower back panel. This pattern combines knit stitches with slip stitches worked with yarn held at the back (wyab) and yarn held at the front (wyaf) on alternating rows, creating a woven, fabric-like texture. The stripe sequence of yarns B, C, D, and B is introduced over rows 5–12 and then repeated throughout.
• Side Panel Pattern: A four-row repeat used for the side and lower front panels. This pattern alternates between knit and purl groups combined with three-st