Patchwork Jacket Knitting Pattern

Lion Brand Homespun Patchwork Jacket Knitting Pattern

Project Overview

The Lion Brand Homespun Patchwork Jacket is an intermediate-level knitting pattern designed to create a colorful, textured jacket featuring a distinctive patchwork construction. This downloadable PDF pattern offers four finished sizes ranging from Small to Extra Large, with chest measurements of 42, 46, 50, and 54 inches respectively. The jacket combines multiple knitting techniques and color work to produce a visually striking garment suitable for intermediate knitters.

Construction Method and Techniques

This patchwork jacket is constructed using a modular approach, where individual squares are knitted separately and then sewn together to form the front panels. The pattern employs Garter stitch as the primary stitch throughout the entire garment, which creates a textured, reversible fabric with horizontal ridges. Garter stitch is worked by knitting every row, making it an ideal choice for beginners to intermediate knitters seeking a straightforward yet visually interesting texture.

The jacket features two distinct square types that are alternated during assembly. Square #1 is a simple Garter stitch square worked in a single color, while Square #2 incorporates color changes and decreasing techniques. The pattern includes instructions for picking up stitches along cast-on edges, a fundamental technique for adding new sections to completed knitting. Color changes are managed by twisting yarn on the wrong side to prevent holes, a standard technique in multi-color knitting projects.

Stitch Details

The primary stitch used throughout this pattern is Garter stitch, created by knitting every row on both right-side and wrong-side rows. Additional stitch techniques include K2tog (knit two stitches together), a basic decrease stitch used to shape the triangular portions of Square #2 and the sleeve sections. The pattern also incorporates picking up and knitting stitches along edges, which allows for seamless integration of color blocks and creates clean transitions between different sections of the jacket.

Materials and Yarn

This pattern calls for Lion Brand Homespun yarn in four coordinating colors. The yarn quantities vary by size, ranging from 6 to 10 skeins total depending on the finished size. The color palette includes:

• #343 Romanesque (Color A) - the primary color, requiring 6, 7, 7, or 8 skeins
• #312 Edwardian (Color B) - accent color, requiring 1 skein
• #334 Gothic (Color C) - accent color, requiring 1 skein
• #322 Baroque (Color D) - accent color, requiring 1 skein

Knitters have the option to substitute colors of their choice while maintaining the same yarn weight and fiber content. Size 10 (6 mm) knitting needles are required, though the pattern recommends adjusting needle size as needed to obtain the correct gauge. A large-eyed yarn needle is necessary for seaming the squares together and weaving in yarn ends.

Gauge and Sizing

The pattern specifies a gauge of 14 stitches and 28 rows equals 4 inches in Garter stitch. Achieving proper gauge is essential for obtaining the correct finished measurements. Individual squares measure between 5 and 6.5 inches square depending on the size being knitted, allowing for modular customization and adjustment if needed.

Garment Components

The jacket consists of several key components: left and right front panels constructed from alternating patchwork squares, a back panel worked in solid Garter stitch, and two sleeves featuring color-blocked sections. The fronts are assembled by sewing together eight Square #1 pieces and eight Square #2 pieces in an alternating pattern according to a provided diagram. The back is worked as a single large rectangle in the primary Romanesque color. Sleeves are created by picking up stitches along edges and working in Garter stitch with color changes, creating striped sections in the coordinating colors.

Finishing Details

The jacket is completed with six toggle buttons measuring 1.125 inches by 0.5 inches (JHB #94307), which provide both functional closure and decorative detail. The patchwork construction creates natural button placement along the front opening, and the Garter stitch fabric provides adequate structure for secure button attachment.