Rodano Jacket in Adriafil Bacio - Downloadable PDF

Rodano Jacket Knitting Pattern in Adriafil Bacio Yarn – Free Downloadable PDF

The Rodano Jacket is a cosy, textured knitted jacket designed for a single size 46 (42–44) and worked in Adriafil Bacio Yarn. This free downloadable PDF pattern produces a striking, fluffy outerwear piece thanks to its signature fleece stitch, which creates a looped, plush surface texture reminiscent of a soft fleece fabric. The design is ideal for intermediate knitters who are comfortable working multi-step decorative stitches and basic garment shaping.

What Is Being Made

The finished project is a knitted jacket featuring a structured body with shaped sleeve holes and a characteristically tactile, looped surface. The garment is worked in pieces — including a back and front sections — and seamed together using a tapestry needle. The result is a chunky, warm jacket suitable for cooler seasons.

Key Technique: Fleece Stitch

The defining technique in the Rodano Jacket pattern is the fleece stitch, worked over an even number of stitches. This stitch creates raised loops on the fabric surface, giving the jacket its distinctive plush, textured appearance. Understanding the fleece stitch is central to achieving the correct look and gauge.

• Row 1: Knit 1, then work a repeating sequence of knit 1 followed by a buttonhole loop — knit the next stitch without slipping it from the needle, bring yarn to the front, wind it around the left thumb to create a loop of approximately 8 cm, then knit up the stitch on the left needle again; work a yarn over and pass both stitches just worked over the yarn over stitch, allowing the loop to slip off the thumb. Repeat across, ending with knit 1.
• Row 2 and all even rows: Worked entirely in purl stitch, providing a smooth reverse fabric that anchors the loops.
• Row 3: Knit 1, then alternate the buttonhole loop and knit 1 sequence across, ending with knit 1 — this offsets the loops from Row 1 to create an even, all-over texture.
• Row 5: Repeat from Row 1, continuing the pattern repeat.

This combination of looped stitches and purl return rows is a classic technique for producing faux-fur or fleece effects in hand knitting. The loops stand proud of the fabric surface and, depending on the yarn used, can be left as loops or gently brushed out for an even fluffier finish.

Stitches Used

• Fleece stitch – the primary pattern stitch, creating the looped, textured surface throughout the jacket body
• Purl stitch – used on all even rows as the return row within the fleece stitch pattern
• Knit stitch – used as the foundation of the fleece stitch rows and for structural elements
• Yarn over (yo) – an integral part of the buttonhole loop construction within the fleece stitch

Garment Construction and Shaping

The back piece is cast on with 72 (64–68) stitches using knitting needles no. 6 and worked in fleece stitch throughout. Once the back measures 34 (30–32) cm, sleeve hole shaping begins by casting off 6 stitches at each end. This straightforward armhole shaping keeps the construction accessible while producing a well-fitted silhouette. The pattern instructs knitters to work front sections and assemble the garment using a tapestry needle for seaming.

Gauge

Achieving the correct gauge is essential for a well-fitting jacket. The pattern specifies a gauge of 14 stitches and 14 rows over 10 × 10 cm worked in fleece stitch on knitting needles no. 6. Knitters are encouraged to work a tension swatch before beginning the garment, as the looped nature of the fleece stitch can vary significantly depending on individual knitting style and yarn tension.

Materials Required

• Yarn: Adriafil