Classic Jacket

Model beside river wearing Classic Jacket cardigan knitting pattern with buttoned version over a pair of jeans.
Close up of yoke of Classic Jacket cardigan knitting pattern with notched lapels, back vent, and ribbing accents. Shown without optional buttonholes in Miss Babs Laurel Falls yarn.
Front view of Classic Jacket cardigan knitting pattern with notched lapels, back vent, and ribbing accents. Model wearing buttoned jacket in Wooldreamers' Cautiva yarn.
Front view of model wearing Classic Jacket cardigan knitting pattern with notched lapels, back vent, and ribbing accents. Shown without optional buttonholes in Miss Babs Laurel Falls yarn.
Front view of Classic Jacket cardigan knitting pattern with notched lapels, back vent, and ribbing accents. Model wearing jacket unbuttoned in Wooldreamers' Cautiva yarn.
Side view of model wearing Classic Jacket cardigan knitting pattern with notched lapels, back vent, and ribbing accents. Shown without optional buttonholes in Miss Babs Laurel Falls yarn.
Back view of Classic Jacket cardigan knitting pattern with ribbing detail flowing into split back hemline.
Back view of Classic Jacket cardigan knitting pattern showing shoulder detail.
Close up of front lapels of Classic Jacket cardigan knitting pattern with notched lapels, back vent, and ribbing accents. .
Model beside river wearing Classic Jacket cardigan knitting pattern with buttoned version over a pair of jeans.
Close up of yoke of Classic Jacket cardigan knitting pattern with notched lapels, back vent, and ribbing accents. Shown without optional buttonholes in Miss Babs Laurel Falls yarn.
Front view of Classic Jacket cardigan knitting pattern with notched lapels, back vent, and ribbing accents. Model wearing buttoned jacket in Wooldreamers' Cautiva yarn.
Front view of model wearing Classic Jacket cardigan knitting pattern with notched lapels, back vent, and ribbing accents. Shown without optional buttonholes in Miss Babs Laurel Falls yarn.
Front view of Classic Jacket cardigan knitting pattern with notched lapels, back vent, and ribbing accents. Model wearing jacket unbuttoned in Wooldreamers' Cautiva yarn.
Side view of model wearing Classic Jacket cardigan knitting pattern with notched lapels, back vent, and ribbing accents. Shown without optional buttonholes in Miss Babs Laurel Falls yarn.
Back view of Classic Jacket cardigan knitting pattern with ribbing detail flowing into split back hemline.
Back view of Classic Jacket cardigan knitting pattern showing shoulder detail.
Close up of front lapels of Classic Jacket cardigan knitting pattern with notched lapels, back vent, and ribbing accents. .

Classic Jacket

$9.00

Classic Jacket is a modern version of a knitted blazer with notched lapels, pockets, and ribbing details that flow from the top of the jacket all the way into the vented hemline.

Check out the shoulder details and that back vent! Options include pockets, buttons and buttonholes, and just how wide you choose to block out the lapels.

Classic Jacket is sure to become a wardrobe staple. Picture it with your favorite jeans or skirt. It’s the perfect cardigan to wear with everything and it’s super-comfy!

Classic Jacket is worked top-down in a seamless manner. Stability is built in as you go so that it keeps its shape as your wear it (a lot).

Classic Jacket will look great in any yarn that meets gauge and has good drape and stitch definition.

This pattern has been professionally tech-edited and tested.

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SIZES
XS(S, S2, M, M2, L)(L2, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL) See measurements and ease below.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Finished Chest: 38.75(42, 44, 46, 48, 50)(52.75, 55.25, 57.25, 60.75, 64) inches / 98.5(106.5, 112, 117, 122, 127)(134, 140.5, 145.5, 154.5, 162.5) cm.

Choose size that is 4-6” / 10-15 cm larger than chest measurement.

RECOMMENDED YARN
WoolDreamers USA - Cautiva: A beautifully rugged yet soft sport weight yarn. See KITS here by The Woolly Thistle. Also available at WoolDreamers Cautiva.

OR Miss Babs Laurel Falls A gorgeous sport weight yarn in Shaniko Wool. OR Miss Babs Killington (DK): An all-time favorite lightweight DK yarn.

OR The Fibre Co Road to China Light: A luscious, soft and drapey sport weight yarn.

OR any yarn that meets gauge, has good drape and stitch definition.Yarn usage will vary depending on gauge and specific yarn used.

See YarnSub.com for yarn substitutions.

ESTIMATED YARN REQUIRED

1363(1459, 1561, 1670, 1787, 1912)(2046, 2189, 2342, 2506, 2681) yds / 1240(1327, 1420, 1520, 1626, 1740)(1862, 1992, 2131, 2280, 2440)m.

Yarn usage will vary depending on gauge and specific yarn used.

RECOMMENDED NEEDLES
Large (Main) -  US 5 (3.75 mm) 16” / 40 cm and 29-32” / 70-80 cm circular needle and set of DPNs (or use your preferred method of circular knitting for sleeves).  

Small - US 4 (3.5 mm) 29-32”/70-80cm circular needle. Use for collar only and any other ribbing if indicated by gauge swatch.

Ribbing – This could be the Large or the Small needle depending on your gauge swatch.

Adjust needle sizes to obtain correct gauge!

GAUGE

24 sts / 34 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm in stockinette st after blocking.

Note gauge before and after blocking for knowledge of yarn growth to assist in adjusting for length.

NOTIONS
Stitch markers, yarn needle for weaving in ends, four 1 inch buttons (optional).

EXPERIENCE LEVEL AND SKILLS USED
Intermediate level pattern that is accessible to an Advanced Beginner knitter with some experience in skills used.
Skills Used: Increases, decreases, picking up sts, Italian Bind Off, Provisional Cast On, buttonholes (optional).

RAVELRY PATTERN PAGE
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Pattern will also be available in Knit Companion.

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