Lana Grossa Jacket Crochet Pattern

Lana Grossa Jacket in Cool Wool

What is Being Made

This is a tailored crochet jacket designed as part of the Classici 19 collection from Lana Grossa. The jacket features a structured silhouette with set-in sleeves, a button front closure, and a crocheted trim edging. It is available in three sizes: 36/38, 40/42, and 44, making it suitable for a range of body measurements.

Techniques Used

The jacket employs several advanced crochet and knitting techniques to create its distinctive texture and structure:

• Alternating needle sizes are used throughout the main pattern, with the crafter changing between size 3.5 mm and 5.5 mm needles on alternating rows. This technique creates a unique textured fabric with visual interest and controlled drape.
• Slip stitch construction forms the foundation of the main pattern, where stitches are inserted from right to left and slipped to create a dense, fabric-like appearance.
• Sleeve cap shaping is achieved through strategic bind-offs at regular intervals, creating a fitted armhole and professional garment construction.
• Crochet edging is worked around the entire perimeter of the finished jacket using single crochet stitches, with reinforced corners and decorative button loops integrated into the right front edge.
• Blocking and seaming techniques are used during finishing to ensure precise measurements and professional seam placement.

Stitches Used

The pattern incorporates fundamental crochet and knitting stitches executed with precision:

• Knit stitch (k) and purl stitch (p) form the basis of the main pattern rows worked on knitting needles.
• Slip stitch (sl st) is central to the main pattern construction, creating the textured fabric by slipping stitches across rows.
• Single crochet (sc) is used for the crocheted trim that borders the jacket edges, providing a finished, professional appearance.
• Chain stitch (ch) is worked to create button loops along the right front edge, spaced to accommodate seven buttons.
• Selvage stitches are maintained at the edges of the main pattern to ensure clean, finished side seams.

Materials and Tools

The jacket requires specific materials and tools for successful completion:

• Yarn: 400 (450, 500) grams of Lana Grossa Cool Wool, which is 100% pure wool with a yardage of 160 meters per 50-gram ball. The recommended colorway is Caramel (color 2054), a warm neutral shade suitable for versatile styling.
• Needles: Both size 3.5 mm and 5.5 mm knitting needles are required, as the pattern alternates between these sizes on consecutive rows to achieve the textured main pattern.
• Crochet hook: A size 3.5 mm crochet hook is used exclusively for the edging trim that frames the jacket perimeter and creates the button loops.
• Notions: Seven 15 mm buttons by UNION KNOPF (item 37604, color 12) are needed for the front closure.

Gauge and Finished Measurements

The pattern specifies a gauge of 24 stitches and 25 rows equal 10 x 10 centimeters when worked in the main pattern on size 3.5 and 5.5 mm needles. Achieving the correct gauge is essential for the jacket to fit properly across all three sizes. The body pieces are worked to a length of 42 centimeters from the cast-on edge before sleeve cap shaping begins, ensuring a proportionate garment length.

Pattern Structure and Sizing

Instructions are provided for size 36/38, with corresponding measurements for sizes 40/42 and 44 given in parentheses throughout the pattern. This tiered sizing system allows crafters to easily scale the jacket to their desired finished measurements. The pattern includes detailed shaping instructions for the sleeve cap, which involves a series of bind-offs over multiple rows to create a professional, fitted armhole.