Jacket in Sirdar Smudge - 8094 - Downloadable PDF

Jacket in Sirdar Smudge - 8094

What is Being Made

This is a knitted jacket designed in Sirdar Smudge yarn, available in six sizes ranging from 81/86 cm (32/34 in) to 132/137 cm (52/54 in) bust measurements. The pattern includes larger sizes, making it accessible for a wide range of body types. The finished jacket offers a full length ranging from 68 cm (26¾ in) in the smallest size to 81 cm (32 in) in the largest size, with adjustable sleeve length options around 46–48 cm (18–19 in) depending on size. The jacket is fastened with three to four buttons depending on the size selected.

Knitting Techniques and Construction

This intermediate-level knitting project uses traditional flat knitting techniques worked on straight needles. The construction involves working multiple pattern repeats across the garment pieces, requiring attention to shaping and sizing as the jacket progresses from the smallest to the largest dimensions. The pattern includes adjustable sleeve length, allowing knitters to customize the fit to their preferences. Proper tension work is critical to achieving the correct finished measurements and ensuring the buttons align properly with buttonholes throughout the garment.

Stitches Used

The jacket features two primary stitch patterns:

• Trellis Pattern – a textured stitch that creates visual interest and dimension across the garment
• Ridge Pattern – a complementary stitch that works in combination with the Trellis pattern to build the fabric structure

These patterns are worked together to create the overall fabric texture and appearance of the finished jacket.

Materials and Tools Required

The jacket is knitted using Sirdar Smudge yarn in shade 013. This is a super chunky weight yarn, which creates a quick-knitting, cozy fabric. Yarn requirements range from 6 to 10 100g balls depending on the size being made, with larger sizes requiring more yardage. The pattern calls for two pairs of knitting needles: 6mm (UK 4 – USA 10) needles for the main fabric and 5mm (UK 6 – USA 8) needles for ribbing or edging. A cable needle is also required for any cable or texture work. The pattern specifies that tension must be 12 stitches and 15 rows to 10cm (4 in) over the Trellis and Ridge patterns using 6mm needles, making accurate gauge checking essential before beginning the project.