Jacket in Hayfield DK with Wool - 7151 - Downloadable PDF

Jacket in Hayfield DK with Wool - Pattern Summary

What is Being Made

This is a classic knitted jacket pattern designed in Hayfield DK with Wool yarn, available in six sizes ranging from dress size 10 to 20 (bust measurements 81-107cm or 32-42 inches). The jacket features a full length of 78-86cm (30¾-34 inches) with adjustable sleeve lengths of approximately 43-47cm (17-18½ inches). The pattern includes button closures with 8-9 buttons depending on size, making it a practical and versatile layering piece suitable for various occasions.

Techniques Used

This knitting pattern employs several fundamental and intermediate techniques to create a structured, professional-looking jacket. The design incorporates cable panel work, which adds visual texture and dimension to the garment. Knitters will work with stocking stitch as the primary fabric base, creating a smooth, classic finish. The pattern requires working with circular needles for seamless construction where appropriate, and includes stitch holder techniques for managing stitches during shaping. Button bands are incorporated into the construction, requiring careful finishing and button placement along the front opening.

Stitches Used

• Stocking Stitch: The main fabric stitch, worked over the majority of the jacket body and sleeves, creating a smooth, flat appearance with a gauge of 22 stitches and 28 rows over 10cm (4 inches) on 4mm needles
• Cable Panels: Decorative textured panels featuring cables, with two cable panels measuring 16 stitches total and requiring a gauge of 4½cm (1¾ inches) on 3¼mm needles
• Ribbing: Implied through the use of 3¼mm needles for tension work, typically used for cuffs, waistbands, and neckline finishing to create elasticity and structure

Materials Required

This pattern calls for Hayfield DK with Wool yarn in Shade 107, with yardage requirements varying by size: 5 balls (100g each) for sizes 10-14, and 6 balls for sizes 16-20. The yarn is a DK weight, suitable for creating a fabric with good drape and structure. Knitters will need 4mm (UK8 – USA6) knitting needles for the main fabric work and 3¼mm (UK10 – USA3) knitting needles for ribbed sections and cable panels. An 80cm circular needle in 3¼mm is required if needed for seamless construction. Additional notions include a cable needle for manipulating cable stitches, stitch holders for managing live stitches during shaping, and 8-9 buttons depending on the chosen size for the front closure.