Miriam Jacket in Adriafil Vintage - Downloadable PDF

Miriam Jacket in Adriafil Vintage – Free Knitting Pattern Summary

The Miriam Jacket is a bold, cosy knitted jacket designed to be worked in Adriafil Vintage super chunky yarn. This is a free downloadable PDF pattern that produces a single-size garment with a relaxed, chunky aesthetic perfectly suited to cold-weather wardrobes. The generous weight of the yarn and the large needle size mean this jacket knits up quickly, making it an appealing project for knitters who want impressive results without spending months on a single piece.

What Is Being Made

The finished project is a knitted jacket — a substantial, wearable outerwear piece. The pattern includes shaping for the armholes, left front, and by implication the corresponding right front and back panels, all constructed through a combination of binding off and casting on stitches at specific rows to create the structured silhouette. The armhole shaping is worked with precision, using a sequence of bind-offs and additional cast-ons to achieve a clean, fitted opening. The jacket is designed as a single size, so knitters should check the gauge carefully before beginning to ensure the best possible fit.

Techniques Used

• Flat knitting worked back and forth in rows, with the work turned at the end of each row during shaping sections
• Armhole shaping using a structured sequence of bind-offs and cast-ons across multiple rows — for example, binding off 7 stitches at the start of a row, then binding off 2 stitches on subsequent rows, and casting on replacement stitches to refine the armhole curve
• Picking up stitches to rejoin sections of the work and continue shaping across remaining live stitches
• Seaming with a tapestry needle to join the finished panels together
• Casting on and binding off mid-pattern to shape both the left and right front panels independently

Understanding the Armhole Shaping

The armhole shaping in the Miriam Jacket is a good example of classic garment construction at a super chunky scale. Beginning at Row 31, the pattern instructs the knitter to bind off 7 stitches at the start of the row to begin forming the armhole opening. Over the following rows (32 through 34), additional bind-offs of 2 stitches are worked, interspersed with cast-ons of 2 stitches to maintain the correct stitch count for the front panel. This technique of simultaneously removing and adding stitches is used to create a smooth, angled armhole edge rather than a harsh straight cut. The remaining 16 stitches are then divided — 7 stitches for the armhole shaping and 9 stitches for the Left Front — and each section is worked separately to complete the front of the jacket.

Stitches Used

• Rib Stitch 1/1 — a classic alternating knit one, purl one ribbing, typically used for cuffs, hems, and borders to add elasticity and a neat, structured edge finish
• Knit Stitch (referred to in the pattern as Knitted Stitch) — the main body fabric of the jacket is worked in a straightforward knit stitch, which at this super chunky gauge produces a dense, warm, and visually striking fabric with excellent drape and body

About These Stitches

The combination of 1x1 rib and stocking/knit stitch is a tried-and-tested pairing in garment knitting. The rib sections provide stretch and help the jacket hug the body at key points, while the main knit stitch panels give the garment its smooth, clean appearance. At a super chunky weight, even simple stitches like these have tremendous visual impact, with each stitch clearly defined in the finished fabric.

Materials Required

• Yarn: Adriafil Vintage, a super chunky weight yarn, in Turquoise No. 41 — 500 g required in total
• Knitting Needles: Standard straight or flat No. 12 knitting needles