Dijon Forêt

Create a cozy and stylish garter-stitch jacket featuring stunning brioche stitch raglan shaping. This charming design includes an adorable pouch-shaped pocket and offers the option to add knitted toggle buttons for a personalized touch.

For the perfect fit, we recommend 2-3 inches of ease. This pattern is showcased in size 36 in a rich Dijon color and size 46 in a soothing Ocean hue. Ideal for those who love both style and comfort, this jacket is versatile enough to dress up or down.

The techniques you will master in this project include basic brioche, cable cast-on, knitted cast-on, yarnover short rows, and reading knitting charts. With these skills, you’ll elevate your knitting repertoire and craft a beautiful, textured piece.

Achieve an accurate gauge of 20 stitches and 40 rows, which equals 4 inches (10 cm) in garter stitch while using size 5 needles. Remember to adjust your needle size as necessary to ensure you obtain the correct gauge for the perfect fit.

For this pattern, we recommend using Sunday Knits worsted weight yarn. If you wish to substitute, any light worsted-weight woolen yarn that meets the gauge will work beautifully. Yardage requirements are as follows: 1150 (1220, 1340, 1460)(1560, 1750, 1910)(2130, 2330, 2550) yards, depending on your size choice.

This comprehensive pattern includes not only detailed written instructions but also brioche stitches presented in charted format only, a schematic for easy reference, and a glossary for any terms you may need assistance with. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced knitter looking to add a delightful piece to your wardrobe, this garter-stitch jacket with brioche elements is a fantastic project that combines technique and beauty. Start your knitting adventure today and create your very own cozy jacket!