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Chunky Raglan Jacket
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Rico Creative Melange Chunky
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Product Description
A great jacket for cooler days, with comfortable raglans and a smart roll collar. A 6 row stitch pattern is used for the main parts of this design giving a raised texture. The front borders and collar and worked in garter stitch which are then finished with a section of bramble stitch adding extra detail and texture. No shaping is worked on the bramble stitch. The collar sections are join at the centre back. A brilliant, chunky, cosy jacket!
To fit bust 32-34 [36-38: 40-42: 44-46: 48-50] in
Actual bust, approx. 37¾ [42: 46¼: 50½: 54¾] in
Length at centre back, excluding collar 25¼ [26: 26¾: 27½: 28] in
Sleeve seam All sizes –(17½ in)
Rico Creative Melange Chunky (90 metres/98 yards per 50g ball)
12, 13, 13, 14, 15 x 50g balls in shade 54
First published in Knitting Magazine
Chunky Raglan Jacket by Pat Menchini
What is Being Made
The Chunky Raglan Jacket is an intermediate-level knitted garment designed to fit bust sizes ranging from 81-86 cm (32-34 inches) up to 122-127 cm (48-50 inches). This jacket features a classic raglan sleeve construction and includes a collar detail with button closure. The finished garment offers a relaxed fit with actual bust measurements ranging from 96 cm (37¾ inches) at the smallest size to 139 cm (54¾ inches) at the largest size. The center back length, excluding the collar, measures between 64 cm (25¼ inches) and 71 cm (28 inches) depending on size, while all sleeve seams are a consistent 44 cm (17½ inches) in length across all sizes.
Techniques and Construction Methods
This knitting pattern employs raglan sleeve construction, a technique where the sleeves are decreased gradually from the cuff to the shoulder point, creating diagonal seam lines that extend from the underarm to the neckline. This method is particularly effective for creating well-fitted garments with minimal seaming. The pattern utilizes a stitch pattern throughout the body and sleeves, requiring careful tension work to ensure proper fit and drape of the finished jacket.
Stitches Used
The pattern is worked over a stitch pattern that requires testing tension at 15 stitches and 23 rows to 10 cm (4 inches) using 6 mm needles. Maintaining accurate tension is critical for this project, as the pattern's structure depends on consistent stitch and row gauge throughout the knitting process.
Materials and Yarn Specifications
- Yarn: Rico-Design Creative Melange Chunky in shade 54, a chunky-weight yarn providing 90 metres (98 yards) per 50g ball
- Yarn Quantity: 12, 13, 13, 14, or 15 balls of 50g depending on size (approximately 600-750 grams total)
- Knitting Needles: Three pairs required in sizes 6 mm (UK 4, US 10), 6.5 mm (UK 3, US 10½), and 7 mm (UK 2, US -). US knitters may substitute a size 10½ needle in place of the 7 mm needle
- Notions: 3 buttons for the front closure
Note: Yarn amounts are approximate based on average requirements. When substituting yarn, ensure the replacement matches the stated tension to achieve proper fit and garment proportions.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Bulky |
| Featured Products: | Rico Creative Melange Chunky |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | Pat Menchini |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | US knitters could use a 10 1/2 size knitting needle in place of the 7 mm needle. |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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