Dagmar Jacket (Child/ Junior)

The Dagmar Jacket Junior is one of those beautiful, detailed knits that looks far more complicated than it actually is once you get going.

It’s worked top down, starting with the back yoke. From there, stitches are picked up to form the shoulders, then everything is joined together to create the body. The jacket is worked flat, with the sleeves picked up and knit down from the armholes.

The real feature in this piece is the cable and texture patterning, which gives it that classic, slightly heritage feel without being heavy or bulky. It’s the kind of jacket that looks special, but is still completely wearable for everyday.

At the end, the front plackets and neckline are picked up and finished neatly, so you’re not dealing with lots of separate finishing pieces. Yarn notes (this one matters)

This pattern is designed for a DK / 8 ply weight yarn with good structure.

If you want it to look like the original:

- go for a non-superwash wool
- something with a bit of grip and body so the texture and cables really stand out

If you swap to superwash:

- it will be softer
- but you’ll lose some of that crisp stitch definition

NZ and Australian wools are perfect for this kind of project, they hold texture beautifully and wear really well for kids. Sizing

The Dagmar Jacket Junior is designed with approx. 25 cm of positive ease, giving it that relaxed, slightly oversized look that works well over layers.

Sizes available:
1–2 (2–3) 3–4 (4–5) 5–6 (6–7) 7–8 (8–9) 9–10 (10–12) 12–14 years

To choose your size:

- measure the child’s chest
- then select the size that gives you the fit you want

Example:
If the child measures 56 cm around the chest, a size 3–4 years will give that intended relaxed fit.

Because it’s knit top down, you can also adjust the length as you go, which is especially helpful for growing kids. Finished measurements (at underarm)

74 (78) 81 (85) 88 (92) 95 (98) 101 (105) 108 cm ⭐ Difficulty

Intermediate (★★★☆☆)

You’ll want to be comfortable with:

- working top down garments
- picking up stitches
- following a texture/cable pattern A quick tip before you start

Take the time to knit and wash a proper swatch in the texture pattern.

Texture stitches behave differently to plain stockinette, and getting your gauge right here makes a big difference to how the finished jacket fits.