Leyland Jacket Knitting Pattern

Leyland Jacket in Berroco Abode

What is Being Made

The Leyland Jacket is a women's cardigan-style knitted jacket designed with a relaxed fit and approximately 10 inches of ease. This garment is available in six sizes ranging from X-Small to 2X, with finished bust measurements from 40 inches to 60 inches and lengths from 22 to 25 inches depending on size selection. The jacket features a classic construction suitable for everyday wear.

Knitting Techniques and Construction

This beginner-level knitting project uses fundamental techniques appropriate for knitters new to garment construction. The jacket is worked primarily in Garter Stitch, one of the most basic and forgiving knitting stitches, which creates a textured, reversible fabric with horizontal ridges. Garter Stitch is achieved by knitting every row, making it ideal for beginners as it requires no complex stitch manipulation or pattern reading. The pattern includes color work with three coordinating yarn colors that are strategically placed throughout the design to create visual interest and dimension.

The construction method involves working individual pieces that are later assembled. The Right Front section is cast on and worked in sections using different colors at specified measurements, with stitch markers used to track important shaping points and transitions between color blocks.

Stitches Used

• Garter Stitch – the primary stitch throughout the entire garment, created by knitting every row to produce a bumpy, textured fabric
• Cast-on – used to create the initial stitches at the beginning of each piece
• Stitch markers – employed to mark important locations for shaping and color changes

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The Leyland Jacket is designed to be knitted with Berroco Abode yarn, a premium fiber choice that provides excellent stitch definition for Garter Stitch projects. The pattern requires three complementary colorways of this yarn:

• Color A (Burlap) – #8838, requiring 6 to 10 hanks depending on size
• Color B (Flagstone) – #8802, requiring 6 to 10 hanks depending on size
• Color C (Apricot) – #8840, requiring 2 to 4 hanks depending on size

Each hank of Berroco Abode weighs 50 grams. The total yardage needed varies by size selection, with larger sizes requiring proportionally more yarn.

Needles and Gauge

This project is worked on straight knitting needles in size 8 (5.00 mm), or the size needed to obtain the correct gauge. Achieving proper gauge is critical for garment fit and is emphasized in the pattern instructions. The required gauge is 18 stitches and 34 rows over 4 inches in Garter Stitch. Knitters are strongly advised to knit a gauge swatch before beginning the project to ensure their finished jacket will match the intended finished measurements.

Skill Level and Pattern Format

Rated as an Easyskill level, the Leyland Jacket is an excellent choice for beginner knitters or those new to garment construction. The pattern is provided as a downloadable PDF document from Berroco, making it convenient to access and reference while working. Complete written directions are included for all six sizes, with size variations clearly indicated in parentheses throughout the pattern.