Jo Sharp Box Stitch Jacket and Coat Knitting Pattern

Jo Sharp Box Stitch Jacket and Coat

Overview

This downloadable knitting pattern from Jo Sharp presents two sophisticated garment designs: the Box Stitch Jacket and the Box Stitch Coat. Both pieces showcase the elegant box stitch pattern and are constructed using seamed, flat knitting techniques. These patterns are ideal for knitters seeking structured, tailored outerwear with classic appeal and refined stitch definition.

Garments Included

• Box Stitch Jacket – A fitted jacket featuring the signature box stitch pattern
• Box Stitch Coat – A longer, more substantial coat version of the same design

Construction Techniques

Both the jacket and coat are worked flat, meaning pieces are knitted back and forth in rows rather than in the round. This approach allows for precise shaping and easier stitch manipulation. The garments are then seamed together, creating clean, professional seams that define the structure and silhouette of the finished piece. Flat knitting and seaming techniques provide excellent control over fit and allow for straightforward increases and decreases along edges.

Stitch Work and Pattern Details

The box stitch pattern forms the visual foundation of these designs. The pattern instructions utilize a comprehensive range of fundamental knitting stitches and techniques:

• Basic stitches: Knit (K), Purl (P), and Stocking stitch (St st), which alternates knit rows on the right side with purl rows on the wrong side to create a smooth, classic fabric
• Increase methods: Knit front and back (Kfb), Purl front and back (Pbf), and Make 1 (M1) techniques for adding stitches and creating shaping
• Decrease methods: Knit 2 together (K2tog), Purl 2 together (P2tog), Knit 3 together (K3tog), and Slip, Slip, Knit (ssk) for reducing stitches and achieving tapered edges
• Specialty techniques: Knit into back of stitch (Kb1), Purl into back of stitch (Pb1), and various yarn-over techniques (yfon, yfrn, yon, yrn) for creating texture and decorative elements
• Advanced maneuvers: Cable needle (cn) work and pass slipped stitch over (psso) techniques for intricate stitch manipulation

Materials and Yarn

Both the Box Stitch Jacket and Box Stitch Coat are designed to be knitted with Jo Sharp Classic DK Wool, a versatile double knitting weight yarn that provides excellent stitch definition and drape. DK weight yarn is ideal for creating garments with refined stitch clarity, allowing the box stitch pattern to display beautifully. The pattern includes standard knitting needles appropriate for DK weight yarn, though specific needle sizes are detailed within the full pattern instructions.

Pattern Format and Use

This is a downloadable PDF pattern, making it convenient for digital access and printing. The pattern includes comprehensive abbreviations and terminology explanations, supporting knitters of intermediate skill level who are comfortable with flat knitting, seaming, and working with stitch patterns. The inclusion of both jacket and coat versions offers flexibility in garment choice based on desired length and styling preference.