Jackets in Stylecraft Special Super Chunky - 9591 - Downloadable PDF

Jackets in Stylecraft Special XL Super Chunky – Pattern 9591: Full Summary

Pattern 9591 from Stylecraft is a downloadable PDF knitting pattern offering two distinct jacket designs — a Short Jacket and a Long Jacket — both worked in Stylecraft Special XL Super Chunky yarn. Rated as intermediate in difficulty, these jackets are described as easy knit designs, making them an excellent project for knitters who are comfortable with basic techniques but looking to build confidence with a chunkier weight and straightforward stitch patterns. The use of super chunky yarn means both garments knit up quickly, making them satisfying and rewarding projects.

Sizes and Fit

Both jacket designs are available in five sizes, designed to fit bust measurements ranging from 81–86 cm (32–34 in) up to 102–107 cm (40–42 in). The actual garment measurements are generously sized, reflecting a relaxed, comfortable fit:

• Actual bust measurement: 109 cm (43 in) up to 131 cm (51½ in)
• Short Jacket full length: 58 cm (22¾ in) up to 64 cm (25¼ in)
• Long Jacket full length: 76 cm (30 in) up to 82 cm (32¼ in)
• Sleeve length: 44 cm (17¼ in) for most sizes, 45 cm (17¾ in) for the largest size

The generous ease built into both designs gives them a relaxed, contemporary silhouette that suits a wide range of body shapes.

Design One: The Short Jacket

The Short Jacket is a neat, cropped-style knitted jacket worked entirely in Irish moss stitch. This classic textured stitch pattern creates a dense, beautifully even fabric with excellent structure and warmth — ideal for a super chunky weight yarn. Irish moss stitch is a four-row repeat that alternates knit and purl stitches in a specific sequence, producing a fabric that looks the same on both sides and lies flat without curling, making it particularly well-suited to jacket fronts, backs, and sleeves.

Construction and Techniques – Short Jacket

The back is cast on using 10 mm needles and the thumb method, with stitch counts ranging from 49 to 59 stitches depending on size. The Irish moss stitch pattern is established immediately from the cast-on row and continues throughout the back until the piece reaches the required length before shaping begins.

• Cast-on method: Thumb method
• Primary stitch: Irish moss stitch (four-row repeat of alternating knit and purl combinations)
• Needle size: 10 mm
• Back length before shaping: 48–54 cm depending on size

Design Two: The Long Jacket

The Long Jacket shares the same yarn, needle size, and stitch pattern as the Short Jacket but extends to a longer, more dramatic length of up to 82 cm (32¼ in). This makes it a versatile layering piece suitable for cooler weather. Like the Short Jacket, it is constructed using Irish moss stitch throughout, ensuring a consistent, professional-looking fabric with natural stretch and excellent drape for a chunky weight.

Construction and Techniques – Long Jacket

The construction approach mirrors that of the Short Jacket, with the same cast-on method and needle size. The additional length is achieved simply by continuing the Irish moss stitch pattern for longer before the shaping rows begin, making the pattern easy to follow even for those relatively new to garment knitting.

• Cast-on method: Thumb method
• Primary stitch: Irish moss stitch
• Needle size: 10 mm
• Longer body length: up to 82 cm (32¼ in) before finishing

Stitches and Techniques Used

Both jacket designs rely on a small but effective set of