Finchley Jacket Knitting Pattern

A cropped, super-chunky garter-stitch jacket with big balloon sleeves, smart enough for a night out and cosy enough for a lazy Sunday.

The Finchley is a cropped jacket with long balloon sleeves, a ribbed hem and cuffs, and a button-up front. You knit it in garter stitch from the neck down, so there are no seams to sew: the sleeves are knitted in the round, and you pick up stitches for the button bands. It isn't one of my very easiest patterns, but if you've got a project or two under your belt, you'll be fine. Every step is clearly explained, and I've made video tutorials to help.

The pattern at a glance

• Sizes: XS to 2XL, to fit chest 28–50in (70–125cm)
• Finished chest: 34–54in (85–135cm), so it has 4–6in (10–15cm) of extra room
• Length: 18–20in (45–50cm)
• Yarn: super chunky (super bulky). Shown in James C Brett Amazon Super Chunky. You'll need 7–11 balls, about 616–968yd (567–891m), depending on your size
• Needles: a US15 (10mm) circular needle, 32in (80cm) long for sizes XS–M or 40in (100cm) for L–2XL, plus a 20in (50cm) circular needle for the sleeves (or use magic loop)
• Gauge (tension): 8 stitches and 14 rows to 4in (10cm) in garter stitch
• You'll also need: 5–8 buttons, 1⅛in (28mm)
• Skill level: advanced beginner (you'll pick up stitches and knit in the round)
• What you get: a 16-page PDF with size charts, diagrams, tips and links to my video tutorials

Other yarns that work: Stylecraft XL Super Chunky, King Cole Timeless Super Chunky and Patons Fab Big.

The grey jacket is my original sample. The oatmeal, blue and pink photos were created with the help of AI to show the design in other colours and on different people.

Please note: this is a knitting pattern, not a finished jacket. You'll get a download link straight away on the order confirmation page and by email.