Willow & Lark Verity Jacket Knitting Pattern

Willow & Lark Verity Jacket

What is Being Made

The Verity Jacket is a chunky wrap jacket from the Strath Collection by Willow & Lark. This intermediate-level knitting project is designed to fit chest sizes ranging from 76-81 cm (30-32 inches) up to 137-142 cm (54-56 inches), with finished back widths spanning 63-99 cm (24¾-39 inches) and lengths from 70-82 cm (27½-32¼ inches). The jacket features a wrap-style construction with set-in sleeves measuring 41-44 cm (16-17¼ inches) in length.

Knitting Techniques Used

The Verity Jacket employs several key knitting techniques to create its structured, professional finish:

• Seamed Construction: The jacket is worked flat in separate pieces and then seamed together, allowing for precise shaping and a polished appearance.
• Cable Knitting: Cable stitches are incorporated into the design, adding visual texture and dimension to the garment.
• Buttonholes: Functional buttonholes are worked into the pattern, enabling the wrap jacket to close securely.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The primary stitch used throughout the Verity Jacket is stocking stitch (stockinette stitch), which creates a smooth, classic fabric surface. This foundational stitch is combined with cable stitches to create textural interest. The pattern uses standard knitting abbreviations including knit (k), purl (p), increases (inc), decreases (dec), and slip stitches (sl st). Cables and buttonhole techniques are integrated into the overall stitch pattern to achieve the jacket's distinctive design.

Materials: Yarn and Needles

The Verity Jacket is designed to be knitted using Willow & Lark Strath yarn in the Mustard 09 colorway. Yarn quantities vary by size, ranging from 9 balls (100g/3½oz each) for the smallest size to 17 balls for the largest size. The pattern specifies two needle sizes: 5mm (US 8) knitting needles and 6mm (US 10) knitting needles. The recommended tension is 15 stitches and 20 rows to a 10cm/4-inch square measured over stocking stitch using the 6mm (US 10) needles. Willow & Lark yarn is exclusively available through lovecrafts.com, and the pattern notes that alternative yarns may affect the finished garment's appearance and fit.

Pattern Structure and Sizing

Instructions are provided for eight sizes, with the smallest size given as the base instruction and larger sizes indicated in parentheses throughout the pattern. This format allows knitters to easily track which numbers apply to their chosen size. The pattern includes detailed finished measurements for each size, enabling knitters to select the appropriate size based on desired fit rather than standard dress sizing alone.