CONSTRUCTION
This double-sided jacket is worked bottom-up in one piece up to the underarms, then fronts and back are worked separately to shoulders. Left front edge is straight; right front edge is shaped to follow the shape of the pattern.

The sleeves are worked flat in one piece, bottom-up to the cap. Then, the edges are seamed together to create the diamond-shaped cutouts. The cap is worked flat to top; the center of the cap is positioned above the sleeve seam.

The pattern includes TWO CHART OPTIONS:
The original floral motif, published in Vogue Knitting (Fall 2020) as the winning design in the color category in Shirley Paden’s DAL 6 competition, and a new psychedelic chart — a modern, geometric interpretation developed especially for this release.

FULL WORKSHOP AVAILABLE
If this jacket feels beyond your current skills—but you’re curious, motivated, and ready to learn—there’s a full, start-to-finish workshop designed to guide you every step of the way.

The workshop breaks the entire process down clearly: from swatching and understanding double knitting, through shaping, clean edges, buttonholes, seaming, and finishing. Every technique is shown in close-up, explained calmly, and practiced as you knit the actual jacket—so nothing is left to guesswork.

You can find the workshop on my website, and it’s currently available with 20% off for a limited time:
https://www.knitofthedragon.com/

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Women’s 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)

Bust: 33 (37.5, 42.25, 47.25, 51.75) (56.75, 61, 66, 70.5)“ / 84 (95, 107.5, 120, 131.5) (144, 155, 167.5, 179)cm

Length: 18 (18.5, 18.75, 19.25, 19.5) (20, 20.5, 21.25, 21.75)“ / 45.5 (47, 47.5, 49, 49.5) (51, 52, 54, 55)cm

Upper arm: 13.75 (13.75, 13.75, 13.75, 18.5) (18.5, 18.5, 18.5, 18.5)“ / 35 (35, 35, 35, 47) (47, 47, 47, 47)cm

Recommended ease: 2-4” (5-10 cm) of positive ease, depending on your personal fit preference.

YARN
Originally knitted and designed for Brooklyn Tweed Dapple, 60% Colorado Merino Wool, 40% Texas Organic Cotton, 165y 150m 50 g;

Light colors: Macaron (psychadelic pattern) OR Medallion (floral pattern)
Dark colors: Currant (psychadelic pattern) OR Balze (floral pattern)

Since this yarn has unfortunately been discontinued, I want to share my thoughts and guidance on choosing a suitable substitute:

Because this jacket is worked in double knitting, the fabric is double-layered.
For this reason, I recommend using a lightweight yarn — ideally woolen-spun, non-superwash, and one that holds its shape well.
More drapey yarns may result in a softer, more cardigan-like look, rather than the structured jacket fabric this design is meant to have.

I found three perfect options - all match gauge using US 4 (3.5 mm) needles (instead of US3 (3.25 mm) used originally):

Option A:
John Arbon Textiles Appledore DK, 40% Devon Closewool / 40% Romney / 20% Exmoor Blueface (non-superwash), 273y 250m 100 g;

This yarn has the most grip and structure, holding its shape exceptionally well. While still soft, it may feel too rustic for those sensitive to wool.

Option B:
John Arbon Textiles Knit by Numbers DK, 50% Bluefaced Leicester / 50% Falklands Merino (non-superwash), 255y 233m 100 g;

This is my preferred option for its softness and excellent shape retention, with 115 shades to choose from.

Option C:
John Arbon Textiles Devonia DK, 50% Exmoor Blueface / 30% Bluefaced Leicester / 20% Romney (non-superwash), 255y 233m 100 g;

This yarn is the softest option and also the most drapey. It’s a delight to knit with and will produce a more cardigan-like fabric.

Yardage

This design requires the same yardage for each color:

Color A, dark color: 750 (850, 970, 1080, 1180) (1300, 1400, 1510, 1610) yds / 690 (780, 890, 990, 1080) (1190, 1280, 1380, 1470) m.

Color B, light color: 750 (850, 970, 1080, 1180) (1300, 1400, 1510, 1610) yds / 690 (780, 890, 990, 1080) (1190, 1280, 1380, 1470) m.

NEEDLES & HOOKS
For Brooklyn Tweed yarn: Size US 3 (3.25 mm) circular needles, 32”- 40” (80-100 cm) cable.

For John Arbon yarn: Size US 4 (3.5 mm) circular needles, 32”- 40” (80-100 cm) cable.

• Circular needle is used to accommodate large number of sts, not to work in the rnd.

Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Spare buttonhole needles: 4 DPNs in your main needle size or smaller - preferably short needles.

GAUGE (after blocking)
17 pairs and 27 rows = 4” (10 cm) over Body Chart, blocked.