Valley Yarns Delony Knitting Pattern

Valley Yarns Delony Knit Jacket

What Is Being Made

The Valley Yarns Delony is a modern knit jacket designed by Julie Turjoman. This intermediate-level project features a classic outer layer construction with a stand collar and optional snap front closure. The jacket is designed to be warm, flattering, and stylish, making it a versatile piece for layering. It is available in sizes ranging from XS to 5XL, with finished bust measurements from 37¾ inches to 69¾ inches and designed to fit with 4 to 6 inches of positive ease.

Techniques Used

The Delony jacket employs several key knitting techniques to achieve its finished structure:

• Worked Flat: The jacket pieces are knitted flat on circular needles rather than in the round, allowing for seaming construction.
• Seamed Construction: Individual pieces are joined together using seaming techniques, creating clean, professional edges.
• Double Hem: A double hem technique is used to create a finished, professional edge on the garment.
• Single Hem: Single hem construction is also employed on certain sections of the jacket for a refined finish.
• Stand Collar: The jacket features a distinctive stand collar that adds visual interest and structure to the neckline.

Stitches Used

The Delony jacket showcases the versatility of fundamental knit and purl stitches combined to create visual texture and depth:

• K2/P2 Rib: The primary stitch pattern is a knit 2, purl 2 ribbed texture that creates multi-directional ribbed stitch effects throughout the garment. This rib pattern is worked at a gauge of 16 stitches and 24 rows over 4 inches when blocked.
• Garter Stitch: Garter stitch sections are incorporated into the design, particularly in the hem area and potentially other structural elements.
• Basic Knit and Purl: The pattern relies on simple knit and purl stitches to great effect, demonstrating that sophisticated texture can be achieved through fundamental techniques rather than complex stitch patterns.

Materials and Tools

The Delony jacket requires specific materials to achieve the intended drape, warmth, and aesthetic:

• Yarn: Valley Yarns Taconic, a premium blend of 70% Merino Wool and 30% Cashmere. Yarn requirements range from 9 skeins for size XS to 17 skeins for size 5XL, with each skein containing 50 grams and 125 yards. The featured sample is shown in the Oatmeal Tweed colorway.
• Needles: US size 8 (5 mm) circular needles in 16-inch and 24-32 inch lengths, plus double-pointed needles for smaller circumferences. US size 6 (4 mm) needles in the same lengths are used for hems, front bands, and the stand collar to create tighter, more refined edges.
• Notions and Accessories: Stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn for holding stitches, a tapestry needle for weaving in ends, a set of eight or nine ¾-inch diameter snaps for the optional snap front closure, a sewing needle, and thread matching the yarn color for attaching snaps.

Skill Level and Construction Notes

The Delony is rated as an intermediate knitting project, suitable for knitters with foundational skills who are ready to tackle garment construction. The pattern includes important technical notes regarding gauge consistency: knitters should monitor for gauge variances between the garter stitch sections and the ribbed sections, particularly in row gauge, and may need to adjust their knitting tension accordingly to maintain accurate finished measurements.