Lang Crochet Jacket Pattern

Lang Crochet Jacket

Project Overview

The Lang Crochet Jacket is a sophisticated cardigan designed and produced by Lang Yarns. This garment is worked from the bottom up using flat crochet construction, then seamed together to create a finished jacket. The design features elegant lace mesh patterning throughout, making it suitable for layering and warm-weather wear.

What Is Being Made

This is a crocheted cardigan jacket available in four sizes: Small, Medium, Large, and Extra Large. The finished garment features the following measurements:

• Bust circumference: 36¼" / 39¼" / 41¾" / 45¾" (92 / 100 / 106 / 116 cm)
• Total length: 27½" (70 cm)
• Sleeve length: 17¾" (45 cm) before cap shaping

The jacket includes button closures, with seven buttons specified in the pattern. The construction includes a left front, right front, back body piece, two sleeves, and a sleeve insert detail.

Crochet Techniques Used

Bottom-up construction: The jacket is worked from the lower edge upward, allowing for easy adjustments to length during the crafting process. This method provides excellent control over fit and proportions.

Flat working method: All pieces are crocheted flat in rows rather than in the round, which simplifies shaping and seaming. This approach is ideal for structured garments like cardigans.

Lace mesh patterning: The primary design element is a mesh pattern worked according to a provided chart. This openwork creates visual interest and breathability, perfect for a lightweight jacket.

Seamed construction: After all pieces are completed, they are sewn together using seaming techniques. This includes attaching the two front panels to the back body, setting in the sleeves, and incorporating the sleeve insert.

Sleeve cap shaping: The sleeves feature structured shaping at the cap (upper sleeve area). Decreases are worked strategically over multiple rows to create a fitted armhole. The shaping varies slightly by size: sizes S and M use five decrease sequences, while sizes L and XL use six decrease sequences spread across different row intervals.

Crochet Stitches Used

The pattern employs fundamental crochet stitches combined to create the overall design:

• Chain stitches (ch): Used for foundation chains and turning chains throughout the pattern. Rising chains (also called turning chains) are incorporated at the beginning of rows to bring the working height to the appropriate level.
• Double crochet (dc): The primary stitch used in the mesh pattern. Double crochet is worked with the first stitch positioned 2 chain stitches from the hook, establishing the foundation for subsequent rows.
• Mesh pattern repeat: The mesh pattern is based on a 5-stitch repeat plus 1 additional stitch, plus 3 turning chains. This creates the openwork lace effect characteristic of the design. The pattern includes both right-side (RS) rows and wrong-side (WS) rows as shown in the accompanying chart.

The chart-based mesh pattern requires reading both forward and reverse rows, providing clear visual guidance for stitch placement and pattern progression.

Materials and Tools

Yarn: The pattern calls for Lang Yarns Linello, a blend of linen, cotton, and viscose fibers. This fiber composition creates a lightweight, breathable fabric ideal for a jacket. Yardage requirements are:

• Size S: 800 g (8 balls)
• Size M: 900 g (9 balls)
• Size L: 1000 g (10 balls)
• Size XL: 1000 g (10 balls)

The recommended colorway is fuchsia-red-rose (color number 1066.0065).

Crochet hook: An ADDI crochet hook in size 2.5 mm is used throughout the pattern. This hook size is appropriate for the Linello yarn and creates the proper gauge for the mesh pattern.

Notions: Seven buttons are required to complete the cardigan closure.

Pattern Structure and Additional Details

The pattern is presented in metric measurements (centimeters), with imperial convers