Talula Longline Jacket Knitting Pattern

Talula Longline Jacket Knitting Pattern

What Is Being Made

The Talula Longline Jacket is a sophisticated knitted garment designed by Jenny Watson. This intermediate-level project creates a tailored jacket with a lengthened silhouette, featuring a structured fit through the body and sleeves. The pattern is available in five size options to fit bust measurements ranging from 71-76 cm up to 112-117 cm, with actual finished measurements from 86 cm to 127 cm across the chest. The full length of the jacket measures approximately 74 to 84 cm depending on size selected.

Techniques and Construction Methods

The Talula Longline Jacket employs several key knitting techniques to achieve its polished appearance. The garment features a hemline created through stockinette stitch construction, with a slip stitch turnback detail that adds professional finishing. Armhole shaping is worked using decreases positioned at strategic points to create a fitted sleeve cap. The pattern incorporates ribbed edging throughout, worked in 1x1 rib (knit one, purl one alternating) to provide structure and elasticity at openings and closures.

Decreasing techniques include K2tog (knit two stitches together) and K2togtbl (knit two together through the back loops), which are worked at specific intervals to shape the armholes and create the jacket's tailored silhouette. The sleeves are shaped with decreases worked on alternating rows, allowing for a gradual taper from the armhole to the cuff. The pattern maintains continuity of stocking stitch throughout while preserving the slip stitch turnback detail as established in the hemline section.

Stitches Used

• Stockinette Stitch (st-st): The primary stitch throughout the jacket body and sleeves, creating a smooth, classic knitted fabric with a V-textured right side
• 1x1 Ribbing: Used for cuffs, neckline, and other edges to provide elasticity and a finished appearance
• Slip Stitch (s1): Employed in the turnback detail and hemline construction for a refined edge finish
• Knit (K) and Purl (P) Stitches: The fundamental stitches forming the basis of all pattern sections
• Decrease Stitches: K2tog (knit two together) and K2togtbl (knit two together through back loops) for armhole and sleeve shaping

Materials and Specifications

The Talula Longline Jacket is designed to be worked in Noro Silk Garden, a luxury yarn blend. Yardage requirements vary by size, ranging from 550 grams for the smallest size to 750 grams for the largest size. The pattern specifies two pairs of knitting needles: 5mm (USA size 8) needles for the main fabric and 4mm (USA size 6) needles for ribbed sections. One button is required to complete the jacket.

The recommended tension is 18 stitches and 24 rows to 10 centimeters (4 inches) when measured over stockinette stitch using the 5mm needles. This tension specification is essential for achieving the correct finished measurements and proper fit of the garment.

Sizing and Measurements

The pattern accommodates five distinct size ranges. Bust measurements to fit range from 71-76 cm through 112-117 cm. Actual finished chest measurements span from 86 cm to 127 cm, providing approximately 10-15 cm of positive ease for comfortable wear. Sleeve length remains relatively consistent across sizes, measuring 43 to 47 centimeters. The full jacket length varies from approximately 74 to 84 centimeters, with longer lengths provided in the larger sizes.