Juniper Moon Farm Jacket Knitting Pattern

Lisabet Jacket by Juniper Moon Farm

What is Being Made

The Lisabet Jacket is an intermediate-level knitted cardigan from Juniper Moon Farm's Cosy Collection, designed by Claudia Wersing. This garment is a structured button-front jacket available in five sizes ranging from Small to 2X-Large, with finished bust measurements from 35½ inches to 51 inches. The jacket features a classic construction with a length to shoulder measuring between 24 and 25½ inches depending on size, making it a versatile layering piece suitable for various body types and proportions.

Knitting Techniques Used

The Lisabet Jacket employs several key knitting techniques to create visual interest and structure. The garment begins with a stockinette stitch base, which provides a smooth, classic fabric foundation. A distinctive fold line is created using a purl row on the right side, adding a decorative detail to the lower edge. The primary decorative technique is fair isle patterning, which is worked into the upper portion of the jacket using a charted pattern repeat. This colorwork method involves carrying two colors across rows to create intricate designs while maintaining fabric integrity. The fair isle section spans 32 rows and uses a 16-stitch pattern repeat, allowing the design to scale appropriately across different sizes.

Stitches and Construction Details

The jacket is constructed using fundamental knitting stitches executed with precision. Knit stitches and purl stitches form the basis of the stockinette stitch fabric, which dominates the lower body section. The pattern includes strategic bind-off stitches for shaping armholes, with 3 stitches bound off at the beginning of multiple rows to create proper sleeve cap depth. Decreases are incorporated to refine the garment's fit at key shaping points. The fair isle colorwork requires careful stitch management to maintain consistent tension across both colors, with the pattern charted to guide knitters through each row of the design.

Yarn and Materials

The Lisabet Jacket is knitted using Juniper Moon Farm Patagonia yarn, a premium fiber choice. The main color is Patagonia 118 Sand (Color A), which comprises the bulk of the garment with 4 to 6 hanks of 100g weight depending on size selection. A contrasting accent color, Patagonia 104 Mahogany (Color B), is used for the fair isle patterned section, requiring just 1 hank of 100g. The project is worked on US 4/3.5mm knitting needles, which are sized to achieve the specified gauge. The jacket is finished with seven buttons, providing both functional closure and design detail along the front opening.

Gauge and Yarn Weight Specifications

Achieving proper gauge is essential for this intermediate project. The plain stockinette stitch section requires a gauge of 22 stitches and 30 rows over 4 inches (10 centimeters) when worked on US 4/3.5mm needles. The patterned fair isle sections have a slightly different gauge of 22 stitches and 25 rows over 4 inches (10 centimeters), reflecting the density changes that occur when carrying multiple colors. These gauge specifications ensure the jacket will achieve the intended finished measurements and drape properly when worn.

Design Features and Sizing

The Lisabet Jacket offers inclusive sizing with five distinct options. The smallest size (Small) fits bust measurements of 33 inches with actual finished bust of 35½ inches, while the largest size (2X-Large) accommodates bust measurements up to 48¾ inches with finished bust of 51 inches. This range of sizes, combined with the adjustable length options (varying by ½ inch increments), allows knitters to customize the fit. The garment includes a folded hem detail created by the purl fold line, adding a refined finish to the lower edge and demonstrating attention to construction detail typical of intermediate-level patterns.