Women Crochet Jacket in Bergere de France Ideal - 71136-257 - Downloadable PDF

Women's Crochet Jacket in Bergère de France Idéal – Pattern 71136-257

This intermediate-level crochet pattern from Bergère de France produces a stylish women's jacket worked in a striking two-colour motif construction. The design is available as a downloadable PDF and is sized to fit XS/S and M/L, making it a versatile project for crocheters who are comfortable working beyond the basics. The jacket is built from individual crocheted squares joined together, a classic technique that creates a beautifully textured, structured fabric with excellent drape.

Design Overview

The jacket is constructed using a modular square-based crochet method, meaning the body of the garment is assembled from a series of individual motifs rather than worked in one continuous piece. Two distinct square variations — Square A and Square B — are used throughout the design. Square B is simply a colour-reversed version of Square A, creating a dynamic, two-tone visual effect across the finished jacket. This approach to garment construction is popular in crochet because it allows for easy portability, straightforward stitch counting, and a satisfying modular rhythm to the making process.

Yarn and Materials

The pattern calls for Bergère de France Idéal, a DK weight yarn, used in two colourways:

• Éléphant (A) – shade 20547: 13 balls for size XS/S, 15 balls for size M/L
• Everest (B) – shade 51220: 8 balls for size XS/S, 9 balls for size M/L

In addition to the yarn, the pattern requires the following accessories:

• 2 black fasteners (reference 17717, sold in a pack of 10 assorted)
• A strand of dark grey sewing thread (not sold by Bergère de France) for finishing and attaching fasteners

Crochet Hooks

• 5.5 mm crochet hook for size XS/S
• 6.0 mm crochet hook for size M/L

The difference in hook size between the two size groups is a practical way to achieve the correct tension and finished dimensions without altering the stitch counts in the pattern instructions.

Techniques and Construction

The jacket is worked using a granny square or motif-based construction, with each square worked in the round from the centre outward. Colour changes between Colour A (Éléphant) and Colour B (Everest) are integrated into the square construction, with each square featuring multiple rounds worked in alternating colours. The two square types are mirror images of each other in terms of colour placement, which when assembled creates a cohesive, patterned fabric across the garment.

Rounds are closed with a slip stitch into the starting chain, and yarn is fastened off between colour changes, which is typical of this style of motif crochet. The finishing of each round is precise — for example, rounds are closed with a slip stitch into the 3rd chain at the beginning of the round before fastening off and rejoining in the next colour.

Stitches Used

The pattern uses US crochet terminology with UK equivalents provided throughout. The stitches featured include:

• Chain stitch (ch) – used for foundation chains, turning chains, and spacing within motifs
• Slip stitch (sl st) – used to close rounds and join motifs
• Single crochet / UK double crochet (sc / uk: dc) – used in finishing rows and edging
• Half double crochet / UK half treble (hdc / uk: htr) – used within motif rounds for shaping and transitional stitches
• Double crochet / UK treble crochet (dc / uk: tr) – the primary structural stitch used throughout the squares, worked in clusters of 2 or 3 into chain loops

The combination of double crochet clusters worked into chain loops is characteristic of traditional mot