Valley Yarns WEBS DIR Crocheted Goshen Jacket Pattern

Valley Yarns WEBS DIR Crocheted Goshen Jacket by Doris Chan

What Is Being Made

The Crocheted Goshen Jacket is an intermediate-level cardigan designed by Doris Chan as part of the Valley Yarns Designer in Residence Series. This elegant wrap-style jacket is composed of thirty-three lacy square motifs that are assembled into a V-shaped wrap construction, then folded at the shoulders and connected along the sides. The finished garment features rib-textured cuffs and bands for comfortable wear, making it a versatile season-spanning layer suitable for various occasions and climates.

Construction Techniques

The Goshen Jacket employs several advanced crochet techniques that create its distinctive appearance and structure:

• Motif-Based Construction: The jacket is built from individual lacy square motifs rather than worked as a single piece, allowing for modular assembly and design flexibility
• Join-as-You-Go Technique: Motifs are connected along the sides using this efficient method, eliminating the need for separate seaming steps
• Bottom-Up Assembly: The jacket is constructed from the bottom upward, with motifs assembled into the characteristic V-shaped wrap silhouette
• Worked Flat and in the Round: Individual motifs are worked in the round to create their square shape, while the overall jacket construction follows a flat assembly method
• Seamed Construction: Additional seaming may be used to secure the wrap at shoulder folds and side connections for structural integrity
• Lace Work: The motifs feature lace patterning that creates an open, breathable fabric ideal for layering

Stitches Used

The pattern utilizes a range of fundamental and intermediate crochet stitches to achieve its lacy aesthetic and textured details:

• Chain (ch): Foundation stitch used throughout the pattern
• Single Crochet (sc): Provides structure and is used in rib-textured bands and cuffs
• Half-Double Crochet (hdc): Used for gauge measurement and textured elements; worked through front loop for rib effects
• Double Crochet (dc): Primary stitch for creating the lace motifs and open fabric areas
• Treble/Triple Crochet (tr): Taller stitches used to create height variation and lace openings
• Slip Stitch (sl st): Used to join rounds and connect motifs seamlessly
• Tr3tog (Treble 3 Together): A specialty cluster stitch combining three treble crochets worked together in the same space, creating decorative focal points and texture variation within the lace motifs
• Chain Spaces (ch-sp): Open areas created by chains between stitches that form the characteristic lace openings

Materials and Specifications

The Goshen Jacket is designed to showcase Valley Yarns Goshen, a premium blend fiber with excellent drape and care properties:

• Yarn: Valley Yarns Goshen in color 27 Bermuda Blue (composition: 48% cotton, 46% modal, 6% silk); 12 skeins for Average sizes (S/M/L) or 15 skeins for Plus sizes (XL/2XL); each skein contains 50g and 92 yards
• Hook: US size I/9 (5.50mm) crochet hook, or appropriate size to achieve specified gauge
• Additional Materials: Stitch markers for tracking pattern rounds and motif placement

Gauge and Sizing

Accurate gauge is essential for proper fit in this garment. The pattern provides two motif sizes to accommodate different sizing options:

• Average Motif: 6-inch square for sizes S/M/L
• Plus Motif: 7-inch square for sizes XL/2XL
• Stitch Gauge: 13 stitches = 4 inches and 4 rows = 2 inches when working half-double crochet through front loop

The pattern recommends checking gauge by making a