Quilt Jacket Knitting Pattern

Quilt Jacket in Rowan Pure Alpaca

What is Being Made

The Quilt Jacket is a knitted garment designed by Lisa Richardson (pattern code ZB367-00008-EN). This intermediate-level jacket is available in ten different sizes, with chest measurements ranging from 71–76 cm (28–30 inches) up to 152–157 cm (60–62 inches), making it suitable for a wide range of body types. The finished garment chest measurements span from 81 cm (32 inches) to 162.5 cm (64 inches), providing appropriate ease across the size range.

Knitting Techniques and Construction

The Quilt Jacket employs several essential knitting techniques characteristic of structured garment construction. The pattern incorporates armhole shaping achieved through strategic cast-offs at the beginning of rows, followed by paired decreases worked on both right-side and wrong-side rows to create smooth, tapered armholes. The decreases are executed using slip-stitch decreases (sl 1, K1, psso) on knit rows and purl-together decreases (P2tog and P2tog tbl) on purl rows, maintaining pattern continuity throughout the shaping process.

Shoulder shaping is accomplished through step-wise cast-offs that gradually reduce stitches, while back neck shaping involves casting off a center section and working each shoulder separately to create proper neckline depth and definition. The pattern includes pocket linings constructed separately using stockinette stitch, which are later integrated into the main garment pieces.

Stitches Used

The primary stitch structure is based on a patterned knit, with the pattern maintained consistently throughout armhole and shoulder shaping. The jacket utilizes stockinette stitch (knit on right-side rows, purl on wrong-side rows) for the pocket linings. Decreases are worked using slip-stitch decreases (sl 1, K1, psso) and purl decreases (P2tog and P2tog tbl) to maintain neat edges during armhole tapering. The pattern includes a special abbreviation, MK (make knot), which adds textural interest to the design.

Materials and Tools

The Quilt Jacket is knitted using Rowan Pure Alpaca yarn, a luxurious natural fiber available in multiple colorways (the pattern is photographed in Olive 123). Yarn quantities range from 9 balls (50 gm each) for the smallest size to 18 balls for the largest size, providing approximately 450–900 grams of yarn depending on the size being made.

The pattern requires 3¾ mm (US 5) knitting needles for the main garment construction. A 3.50 mm (US E4) crochet hook is also specified for finishing details. Additional notions include approximately 3.30–4.60 meters of 1 cm wide ric-rac braid (depending on size), which serves as a decorative or functional trim element.

Gauge and Sizing

The pattern is worked to a tension of 23 stitches and 29 rows to 10 cm (measured over pattern using 3¾ mm needles). Achieving proper gauge is essential for obtaining the correct finished measurements and fit. The armhole depth ranges from 18–28 cm depending on size, and the pattern provides detailed row counts and stitch counts for each size variation, ensuring consistent proportions across the full size range.