Tahki Yarns Cape May Jacket Knitting Pattern

Tahki Yarns Cape May Jacket

What Is Being Made

The Cape May Jacket is a knitted cardigan designed by Shaina Bilow, offered in three size ranges: Small/Medium, Large/XL, and 2X/3X. This garment features a classic cardigan silhouette with a finished bust measurement of 46½ (53½, 62) inches and a length of 21 (23, 25) inches. The jacket is constructed with a structured body, set-in sleeves, and functional pocket placement on the right front, making it a versatile layering piece suitable for various occasions.

Techniques Used

The Cape May Jacket employs a bottom-up construction method, meaning the garment is knitted starting from the lower edge and working upward toward the neckline. The pattern utilizes a seamed construction approach, with individual pieces—including the back, right front, left front, and sleeves—knitted separately and then joined together through strategic seaming. This technique allows for precise shaping and professional finishing. The design incorporates color blocking with three distinct yarn colors creating visual interest across the garment. Crochet ties are added as a decorative and functional detail at the neckline and front edges using a crochet hook and multiple strands of yarn held together.

Stitches Used

• Garter Stitch (Garter st): The primary stitch throughout most of the garment, created by knitting every row on both right-side and wrong-side rows. This stitch produces a textured, reversible fabric with horizontal ridges and is used for the back, fronts, and sleeves.
• Stockinette Stitch (St st): Used specifically for the pocket liner, created by knitting on right-side rows and purling on wrong-side rows. This produces a smooth, flat fabric on the right side.
• Crochet Chain Stitch: Applied for the decorative ties at the neckline and front edges, worked with a crochet hook using multiple strands of yarn held together.

Materials and Gauge

The Cape May Jacket is designed to be knitted with Tahki Yarns ARUBA, a lightweight blend composed of 80% cotton and 20% linen. The yarn is available in three coordinating colors: golden sun (color #10), sand (color #01), and driftwood (color #04). Yardage requirements vary by size: the Small/Medium size requires 2 balls of golden sun, 6 balls of sand, and 4 balls of driftwood; the Large/XL requires 3, 8, and 5 balls respectively; and the 2X/3X requires 4, 10, and 5 balls respectively. Each ball contains 1.75 ounces (50 grams) and yields 98 yards (90 meters).

Construction requires size 9 (5.5mm) knitting needles or the size necessary to achieve proper gauge, along with a J-10 (6mm) crochet hook for the tie details. Additional notions include a stitch holder, stitch markers, and a yarn needle for weaving in ends and seaming. The recommended gauge is 15½ stitches and 25 rows over 4 inches (10 centimeters) in Garter stitch on the wrong side. Achieving proper gauge is essential for obtaining the correct finished measurements.