Lang 251-05 Jacket Cardigan Knitting Pattern

Lang 251-05 Jacket by LANGYARNS SPLASH

What is Being Made

The Lang 251-05 is a knitted jacket (also referred to as a gilet or vest) designed by LANG & Co. AG. This garment is available in four sizes: S, M, L, and XL, with bust measurements ranging from 86 cm to 112 cm (33¾" to 44"). The finished length is 78 cm (30¾"), making it a versatile layering piece suitable for various occasions and seasons.

Construction Techniques

This jacket is constructed using a bottom-up, seamed, and worked-flat approach. The garment pieces are knitted individually in flat panels on straight or circular needles, then assembled together using seaming techniques. This method allows for precise shaping and sizing adjustments throughout the knitting process, making it ideal for achieving professional-looking finished edges and consistent fit across multiple size options.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The Lang 251-05 incorporates two primary stitch patterns:

• Pattern I: A textured pattern worked on size 4mm needles (US 6, UK 8) using a k1, p1 (knit one, purl one) combination, creating a ribbed or seed stitch effect that provides elasticity and structure to the garment edges and ribbing areas.
• Pattern II: Stocking stitch (stockinette stitch) worked on size 5mm needles (US 8, UK 6), with knit stitches on the right side and purl stitches on the wrong side. This smooth, classic stitch creates the primary fabric body of the jacket.

The pattern includes fully fashioned decreases for shaping, executed on both right and left edges using slip stitch, knit, and pass-slipped-stitch-over techniques (sl1, k1, psso) and knit-two-together decreases (k2tog). These decorative decreases create visible lines that enhance the garment's tailored appearance.

Materials and Yarn

The Lang 251-05 is designed to be knitted with LANGYARNS SPLASH, a yarn blend composed of cotton and acrylic fibers. The yarn is available in an off-white-grey colorway (color code 984.0005). Yardage requirements vary by size: size S requires 700 g (7 balls), size M requires 800 g (8 balls), size L requires 900 g (9 balls), and size XL requires 1000 g (10 balls).

Needles Required

This project requires two sizes of ADDI knitting needles:

• Size 4mm needles (US 6, UK 8): Used for Pattern I ribbing and textured sections. One long circular needle of this size is specified for working certain sections.
• Size 5mm needles (US 8, UK 6): Used for Pattern II stocking stitch, which comprises the main body fabric of the jacket.

The use of two needle sizes allows the knitter to create contrast between elastic ribbed edges and the smooth main fabric body, a standard technique in garment construction that improves fit and durability.