Jacket and Hoodie in Hayfield Bonus Aran - 2332 - Downloadable PDF

Hayfield Bonus Aran 2332 – Children's Jacket and Hoodie Knitting Pattern (Ages 4–13)

Pattern 2332 from Hayfield offers two classic children's knitwear designs worked in Hayfield Bonus Aran weight yarn: a buttoned Jacket and a Hoodie. Both garments are sized for children aged 4 to 13 years, making this a versatile pattern that grows with your child. The designs share the same yarn weight and needle requirements, so knitters can easily work either or both pieces from a single pattern purchase.

Sizes and Fit

The pattern covers five sizes designed to fit chest measurements from 61 cm (24 in) up to 81 cm (32 in), corresponding to ages 4–5, 6–7, 8–9, 10–11, and 12–13 years. Both garments are worked with a small amount of positive ease, giving actual finished measurements ranging from 66 cm (26 in) to 86 cm (34 in) across the chest. Full lengths range from approximately 42 cm to 58 cm, and sleeve lengths from 29 cm to 42 cm, ensuring a comfortable, practical fit across all sizes.

The Jacket (Design F119, Shade 867)

The Jacket is knitted in Hayfield Bonus Aran shade 867 and features a structured, button-front opening. It is a neat, everyday children's jacket suited to school or casual wear. The button band and finishing details give it a tidy, polished appearance. The pattern requires 5, 6, 6, 7, or 7 buttons depending on the size being knitted, so choosing attractive buttons is a lovely opportunity to personalise the finished garment.

The Hoodie (Design F119, Shade 822)

The Hoodie is worked in Hayfield Bonus Aran shade 822 and includes the characteristic hood that makes this style a perennial favourite with children. Like the Jacket, it is a practical, cosy garment ideal for layering. The hood is integrated into the pattern and constructed as part of the neckline finishing, creating a seamless, comfortable result.

Techniques Used

Both garments are constructed using standard knitting construction methods suitable for knitters with some experience. Key techniques called upon throughout the pattern include:

• Shaping – increases and decreases are used to shape armholes, sleeves, and necklines across all sizes
• Cable knitting – a cable needle is required, indicating that cable stitches feature as a decorative element in one or both designs
• Ribbing – typically used at cuffs, hems, and button bands for neat, stretchy edging
• Seaming – the garments are worked in separate pieces (back, fronts, sleeves) and then sewn together
• Button band construction – the Jacket requires a neat button and buttonhole band as part of the front opening
• Hood construction – the Hoodie includes shaping and joining of the hood section at the neckline

Stitches Used

The primary stitch pattern used across both garments is rice stitch, a classic textured stitch that creates a subtle, attractive surface with good stitch definition — particularly well suited to Aran weight yarn. Rice stitch is formed by alternating knit and purl stitches in a specific offset arrangement, producing a slightly raised, pebbly texture that is more interesting than plain stocking stitch but straightforward enough for confident beginner and intermediate knitters. Cable stitches also feature, adding visual interest and a traditional Aran character to the designs.

Tension

The stated tension is 18 stitches and 27 rows to 10 cm (4 in) measured over rice stitch on 5 mm needles. Achieving the correct tension is essential to ensure the finished garment matches the intended measurements, so knitters are strongly advised to work a tension swatch before casting on.

Materials Required

Both designs use Hayfield Bonus Aran yarn, available in 400 g balls.