November Jacket - (Women's 8ply)

The November Jacket is a beautifully structured, oversized jacket worked from the top down in brioche stitch. It’s a statement knit with depth, texture, and a very satisfying construction for experienced knitters.

The jacket begins with a double-knit section at the back of the neck, which later connects seamlessly into the front edges. From there, the back yoke is worked, followed by each shoulder, before everything is joined at the underarms. The body is worked flat in brioche stitch, with the front edges continuing in double knitting for a clean, tailored finish.

Sleeves are picked up around the armholes and worked down, and the jacket is finished with brioche pockets that are sewn on at the end.

This is a substantial, cozy jacket with generous ease — designed to be worn as an outer layer.

Fit & Sizing

The November Jacket is designed with approximately 20 cm of positive ease, giving it a relaxed, oversized fit.

Sizes: XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL
Finished bust circumference: approx. 104–168 cm
Length: approx. 62–75 cm, measured mid back

If you are between sizes or want a less oversized look, consider sizing down.

Yarn Requirements (translated for easy substitution)

This pattern uses a smooth, non-halo yarn worked single strand, with excellent stitch definition for brioche.

Recommended yarn type:

• DK to light worsted weight

• Approx. 180–220 metres per 100 g

• Firmly spun wool or wool blend

• No mohair or brushed fibres (brioche definition matters here)

Approximate yarn requirements:

• XS: ~1600 m

• S: ~1600–1800 m

• M: ~1800 m

• L: ~1800 m

• XL: ~1800 m

• 2XL: ~1800 m

• 3XL: ~2000 m

• 4XL: ~2000 m

• 5XL: ~2000 m

This is a yarn-hungry pattern due to brioche stitch and oversized fit — always round up, not down.

Gauge

15 sts x 44 rows = 10 x 10 cm in brioche stitch on 3.5 mm needles
(Note: brioche rows are counted differently — 44 rows = 22 visible knit stitches)

Swatching is essential.

Needles

• 3.5 mm circular needles (40 cm, 80 cm, and/or 100 cm)

Difficulty

★★★★★ (5 out of 5)

This pattern is best suited to confident, experienced knitters, particularly those comfortable with brioche stitch, garment construction, and long projects.