Sweater and Jacket in Hayfield Chunky with Wool - 2414 - Downloadable PDF

Hayfield Chunky with Wool 2414 – Children's Sweater and Jacket Knitting Pattern (Ages 2–13)

This Hayfield Chunky with Wool pattern 2414 is a charming and practical children's knitwear set featuring two separate designs: a classic pullover sweater and a coordinating button-front jacket. Labelled as an Easy Knit, this pattern is well suited to knitters who are relatively new to garment construction as well as those looking for a satisfying, quick-to-work project in chunky-weight yarn. Both garments are sized to fit children aged 2 to 13 years, covering chest measurements from 56 cm (22 in) up to 81 cm (32 in), making this a versatile pattern that can grow with a child over many years.

About the Two Designs

While the sweater and jacket share the same yarn, needle sizes, and general construction approach, they are distinct garments with their own finishing details and styling.

• The Sweater is a classic pullover style, designed for easy everyday wear. It is worked in Hayfield Chunky with Wool in shade 696.
• The Jacket is an open-front, button-fastening cardigan-style garment finished with 5, 5, 6, 6, 7, or 7 buttons depending on the size being knitted. It is worked in Hayfield Chunky with Wool in shade 698.

Both designs are shaped to give a comfortable, slightly generous fit. The actual chest measurement ranges from 60 cm (23¾ in) to 85 cm (33½ in) across the six sizes, providing a relaxed silhouette ideal for layering. Full lengths range from 35 cm (13¾ in) for age 2–3 up to 55 cm (21¾ in) for age 12–13, and sleeve lengths run from 24 cm (9½ in) to 42 cm (16½ in) and are noted as adjustable, which is a particularly useful feature for growing children.

Yarn and Materials

Both garments are knitted in Hayfield Chunky with Wool, a chunky-weight yarn sold in 100g balls. The wool content in this yarn gives it warmth, a pleasant rustic texture, and excellent stitch definition, making it ideal for children's outerwear. The quantity of yarn required varies by size:

• Ages 2–3 and 4–5: 3 balls per garment
• Ages 6–7 and 8–9: 4 balls per garment
• Ages 10–11 and 12–13: 5 balls per garment

In addition to yarn, knitters will need:

• One pair of 6½mm knitting needles (UK size 3 / USA size 10.5) – the primary needle size used for the main fabric
• One pair of 5½mm knitting needles (UK size 5 / USA size 9) – typically used for ribbed edgings and borders
• Stitch holders for managing live stitches during shaping
• Buttons for the jacket (quantity varies by size as noted above)

Knitting Techniques and Stitches Used

This pattern makes use of a small selection of well-established knitting techniques, keeping it accessible for confident beginners and enjoyable for intermediate knitters:

• Stocking stitch – the primary fabric stitch, created by alternating knit rows on the right side and purl rows on the wrong side. It produces a smooth, flat fabric on the right side and is the foundation of both garments.
• Textured or decorative pattern stitch – the pattern references a separate stitch pattern worked on the 6½mm needles, with a tension of 13½ stitches and 22 rows to 10 cm, distinct from the stocking st