Metro Jacket Knitting Pattern

Metro Jacket Knitting Pattern

Project Overview

The Metro Jacket is an intermediate-level knitting pattern from Lion Brand featuring a soft, cloud-like texture created through a unique two-yarn construction method. This downloadable PDF pattern (Pattern Number 50844AD) produces a comfortable, buttery-soft jacket available in six sizes ranging from Small through 3X, with finished bust measurements from 41 inches to 55 inches and finished lengths from 23 inches to 29 inches.

Yarn Materials and Construction

The Metro Jacket uses a sophisticated yarn combination that creates its distinctive textured appearance and luxurious feel. The pattern calls for two complementary Lion Brand yarns worked together:

• Lion Brand Homespun in Shaker (Color A): 5 to 7 skeins depending on size, with 2 strands held together throughout the project
• Lion Brand Tiffany in Camel (Color B): 7 to 9 skeins depending on size, with 1 strand held together with the Homespun

This three-strand combination (2 strands of Homespun plus 1 strand of Tiffany held together) creates the pattern's signature cloud-like appearance while maintaining a soft, comfortable drape suitable for a wearable jacket.

Needles and Tools

The Metro Jacket pattern requires the following knitting equipment:

• Lion Brand Knitting Needles in Size 17 [13 mm] for main garment construction
• Lion Brand Knitting Needles in Size 11 [8 mm] for ribbed edgings and finishing
• Lion Brand Size 17 [13 mm] circular needles measuring 29 inches [75 cm] for seamless sections
• Lion Brand Stitch Markers for tracking pattern repeats and shaping
• Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6) for weaving in yarn ends

Stitches and Techniques

The Metro Jacket employs fundamental knitting stitches and shaping techniques appropriate for an intermediate skill level:

• Garter Stitch: Used for the initial border sections, created by knitting every row to produce a textured, reversible fabric
• Reverse Stockinette Stitch (Rev St st): The primary stitch for the jacket body, worked by purling on the right side and knitting on the wrong side, creating a subtle textured surface
• Armhole Shaping: Accomplished through strategic bind-offs at the beginning of rows followed by single-stitch decreases on right-side rows to create fitted sleeve openings
• Gauge Management: The pattern specifies a gauge of 7 stitches and 9 rows equaling 4 inches [10 cm] in Reverse Stockinette Stitch using the larger needles with all three strands held together

Garment Construction

The Metro Jacket is constructed in pieces, beginning with the jacket back. The back panel is cast on using the larger needles with all three yarn strands held together, starting with a 2-inch Garter Stitch border before transitioning to Reverse Stockinette Stitch for the main body. The pattern includes detailed armhole shaping instructions with specific bind-off and decrease sequences that vary by size to ensure proper fit across the full size range. The pattern provides complete instructions for all six sizes, with size-specific measurements given in both inches and centimeters throughout.

Finishing Details

The completed Metro Jacket requires two buttons measuring 1⅜ inches [35 mm] in diameter for closure, along with a sewing needle and matching thread to attach them securely. This classic button closure complements the jacket's sophisticated, textured aesthetic.