Women Jumpers in Stylecraft Softie - 9814 - Downloadable PDF

Women's Sweater and Jacket in Stylecraft Softie Chunky – Pattern 9814

Pattern 9814 from Stylecraft is a downloadable PDF knitting pattern featuring two distinct designs: a classic women's sweater (jumper) and a coordinating jacket, both worked in Stylecraft Softie Chunky yarn. Rated as an intermediate difficulty project, this pattern is an excellent choice for knitters who are comfortable with basic techniques and ready to explore more structured stitch patterning. The inclusion of larger sizes makes this pattern notably inclusive, catering to a wide range of figures.

Sizing and Fit

Both garments are available in five sizes, designed to fit bust measurements ranging from 81–86 cm (32–34 in) up to 122–127 cm (48–50 in). The actual finished measurements reflect a comfortable, relaxed fit:

• Sweater actual measurements: 96 cm / 37¾ in up to 136 cm / 53½ in across the five sizes
• Sweater full length: 58 cm / 22¾ in up to 69 cm / 27¼ in
• Jacket actual measurements: 102 cm / 40¼ in up to 137 cm / 54 in across the five sizes
• Jacket full length: 60 cm / 23½ in up to 71 cm / 28 in

The jacket is cut slightly longer and wider than the sweater, giving it an open, layerable silhouette ideal for cooler seasons. Both garments are designed with ease built in, so they drape comfortably over the body without feeling restrictive.

Yarn and Materials

Both designs are worked in Stylecraft Softie Chunky, a yarn celebrated for its exceptionally soft handle and cosy warmth. As a chunky weight yarn, Softie Chunky knits up quickly on larger needles, making these garments satisfying and relatively fast projects compared to finer-weight alternatives. The yarn's plush texture also helps to showcase the textured stitch patterns used throughout both designs.

• Yarn: Stylecraft Softie Chunky
• Needles: 6 mm knitting needles (as referenced in the pattern instructions for the sweater front cast-on)
• Format: Downloadable PDF – print at home or save digitally for easy reference

Design One: The Sweater

The sweater is a structured women's jumper featuring a richly textured body achieved through a carefully constructed rib and panel stitch pattern. The front is worked flat, beginning with a cast-on of 108, 116, 124, 136, or 144 stitches depending on the chosen size, and immediately establishing an intricate pattern repeat.

Stitches and Techniques Used in the Sweater

The sweater's fabric is built from a combination of knit and purl stitches arranged in a detailed repeat that creates visual texture and structure across the garment. The stitch pattern incorporates:

• Knit 2 (k2) and Purl 2 (p2) ribbing sections
• Knit 4 (k4) and Purl 4 (p4) panel sections
• A repeating stitch pattern of k2, p2, k4, p2, k2, p4 across the main body, creating a bold, textured panel effect
• Careful stitch adjustment at row beginnings and ends to accommodate different sizes, requiring the knitter to follow bracketed size-specific instructions
• Both right-side (RS) and wrong-side (WS) rows are fully written out, making the pattern accessible to intermediate knitters who may not yet be confident in reading stitch patterns intuitively

This combination of knit and purl panels is a classic technique in chunky knitwear design. The alternating columns of raised knit stitches