Debbie Bliss Elin Jacket Knitting Pattern

Debbie Bliss Elin Jacket

What is Being Made

The Elin Jacket is a seamed knit cardigan jacket designed by Debbie Bliss, available in two sizes to fit bust measurements of 82–97 cm (32–38 in) and 102–117 cm (40–46 in). The finished garment features an actual bust measurement of 120 cm (47¼ in) or 141 cm (55½ in) depending on size selection. The jacket has a length of 60–62 cm (23½–24¼ in) and sleeve length of 44–46 cm (17¼–18 in), making it a versatile layering piece suitable for various occasions.

Techniques Used

This intermediate-level knitting project employs seamed construction, meaning individual pieces are knitted separately and then sewn together to form the finished garment. The jacket is worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, allowing knitters to work back and forth in rows. The pattern incorporates extensive cable work throughout, featuring multiple cable techniques that create textured, dimensional stitch patterns characteristic of traditional Aran knitting. The design includes decorative cable crossings and twisted stitches that add visual interest and structural integrity to the fabric.

Stitches Used

The Elin Jacket pattern employs a variety of knitting stitches and cable techniques. Moss stitch serves as the primary stitch pattern, creating a textured, bumpy fabric that measures 19 stitches and 32 rows to a 10 cm (4 in) square. The cable panel work includes multiple specialized cable stitches: C4B (4-stitch cable crossed back), C6B (6-stitch cable crossed back), C6F (6-stitch cable crossed front), Cr3B (3-stitch crossed cable back with purl), Cr3F (3-stitch crossed cable front with purl), C5R (5-stitch cable right), and C5L (5-stitch cable left). These cables are worked over a 13-stitch panel that repeats throughout the garment. Basic stitches include knit, purl, increases (kfb, pfb, m1, m1p), and decreases, all essential to shaping the jacket pieces and creating the fitted silhouette.

Materials

The Elin Jacket requires Debbie Bliss Falkland Aran yarn in the colorway Ginger 06. The pattern calls for 9 hanks (10 hanks for the larger size) of 100g each, providing ample yardage for the complete garment. Two pairs of knitting needles are needed: 4.5 mm (US 7) needles and 5 mm (US 8) needles, with the 5 mm needles used for the main fabric. A cable needle is essential for working the cable stitches throughout the pattern. The pattern also suggests an optional decorative pin for fastening the jacket closure, offering a stylish finishing detail.