Eddie Jacket in Ella Rae Lace Merino Aran - ER22-03 - Downloadable PDF

Eddie Jacket in Ella Rae Lace Merino Aran

What is Being Made

The Eddie Jacket is a children's knitted cardigan available in four sizes ranging from 2-3 years through 8-9 years. The jacket features a chest measurement range from 66cm (26 inches) for the smallest size to 81cm (32 inches) for the largest size, making it a versatile layering piece for young children.

Yarn and Materials

This project uses Ella Rae Lace Merino Aran yarn in shade #1009. The yardage requirements vary by size: 400 grams for the 2-3 years size, 500 grams for both the 4-5 years and 6-7 years sizes, and 600 grams for the 8-9 years size. The pattern also requires four buttons for closure and is designed to be worked on two pairs of knitting needles: size 4mm (US 6) and size 4.5mm (US 7).

Knitting Techniques and Stitches

The Eddie Jacket employs fundamental knitting techniques suitable for garment construction. The primary stitch used is Stockinette stitch, which creates a smooth, classic fabric appearance. The pattern incorporates several essential shaping and decorative techniques:

• Knit and purl stitches form the foundation of the fabric structure
• Yarn overs are used to create decorative elements, with two variations employed: yarn forward and over needle (yfon) and yarn forward and round needle (yfrn), used to make stitches between different stitch types
• Decreases including k2tog (knit two stitches together) and p2tog (purl two stitches together) for shaping
• Increases for expanding the fabric where needed

Gauge and Tension

The pattern specifies a tension of 20 stitches and 26 rows measured over 10cm (4 inches) of Stockinette stitch. Achieving the correct gauge is essential for ensuring the finished jacket dimensions match the intended measurements across all sizes.