Madison Jacket

Madison Jacket by The Feminine Touch Designs

What is Being Made

The Madison Jacket is a chunky hooded child's jacket designed for infants aged 6 to 12 months. This knitted garment features a traditional construction method with separate front panels, sleeves, and back piece that are strategically brought together during the hood construction. The finished jacket offers a chest measurement of 22 inches (56 centimeters) when buttoned, a length of 13.5 inches (34 centimeters), and upper arm circumference of 11 inches (28 centimeters), making it an ideal layering piece for babies.

Knitting Techniques Used

The Madison Jacket employs Brioche knitting as its primary technique, a sophisticated stitch method that creates an exceptionally soft and elastic fabric with a distinctive dimensional appearance. Brioche knitting involves working with yarn overs and knit stitches in a specific sequence to produce the characteristic puffy, cushioned texture that defines this design. The pattern assumes knitters possess foundational knowledge of Brioche knitting techniques and the associated abbreviations, though basic instructional information is included within the pattern itself. Additionally, stocking stitch is worked on 6mm needles at a gauge of 14 stitches by 20 rows per 4 by 4 inch square, providing structural sections that complement the Brioche elements.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The primary stitch used throughout the Madison Jacket is Brioche stitch, which creates the soft, textured fabric characteristic of this design. The Brioche gauge is worked at 12 stitches by 32 rows per 4 by 4 inch square on 6mm needles. Stocking stitch is also incorporated into the pattern, providing additional structural definition and worked at a gauge of 14 stitches by 20 rows per 4 by 4 inch square. The combination of these stitches creates visual interest and textural variety within the finished garment.

Materials Required

• Yarn: Stylecraft Alpaca Chunky in the shade Orchid, a chunky weight yarn composed of 20 percent alpaca and 80 percent acrylic. The pattern requires 3 balls of 100 grams each, providing sufficient yardage for the complete jacket.
• Needles: 6mm (UK size 4, USA size 10.5) straight needles and circular needles for various construction stages.

Difficulty Level

This pattern is classified as intermediate difficulty, making it suitable for knitters who have progressed beyond beginner skills and are ready to tackle specialized techniques. The requirement for Brioche knitting knowledge positions this project for experienced crafters seeking to expand their technical repertoire.

Pattern Notes

The Madison Jacket pattern is provided as a downloadable PDF by independent designer The Feminine Touch Designs. Please note that this design is protected by copyright and must not be knitted for resale purposes. Reproduction of the pattern publication is restricted and sold exclusively for non-commercial personal use.