Jo Sharp Tweed Coat Cardigan Knitting Pattern

Jo Sharp Tweed Coat

What Is Being Made

The Jo Sharp Tweed Coat is a casual, classic-fit coat designed for intermediate knitters. This garment features a relaxed silhouette with practical pockets and ribbed edgings, making it both functional and stylish. The coat is available in four women's sizes (A through D) to fit bust measurements ranging from 80cm to 110cm, with a bodice circumference of 88cm to 118cm. The finished bodice length measures approximately 91.5cm to 93.5cm, while the sleeve length is a consistent 48cm across all sizes.

Techniques Used

This coat is constructed using seamed knitting and is worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round. The garment is built in separate pieces that are later seamed together. Key shaping techniques include strategic decreasing for armhole and neck shaping, as well as shoulder shaping to create a well-fitted silhouette. Pocket linings are inserted during construction, and ribbed edgings are worked to frame the coat opening and provide structure.

Stitches Used

The primary stitch throughout most of the coat is stockinette stitch (St st), which creates a smooth, classic fabric. The pattern employs several decrease methods for shaping, including:

• Knit 2 together (K2tog) – a right-leaning decrease used for armhole and neck shaping
• Slip 1, knit 1, pass slipped stitch over (sl1, K1, psso) – a left-leaning decrease for balanced shaping
• Knit 3 together (K3tog) – a double decrease for more dramatic shaping
• Make 1 (M1) – an increase worked by picking up the loop between stitches and knitting into the back of it
• Knit into front and back (Kfb) – an increase that creates one additional stitch
• Knit into the back of stitch (Kb1) – used for specific stitch variations

Ribbed edgings provide structure and elasticity at the coat openings.

Materials

This coat is knitted using Jo Sharp Silkroad DK Tweed yarn, a DK-weight yarn that provides excellent drape and a subtle textured appearance. The pattern is worked on straight needles suitable for DK-weight yarn, with a cable needle holder used during pocket construction. The tweed characteristics of the yarn add visual interest and depth to the finished garment while maintaining the classic aesthetic of the coat design.