Jackets in Stylecraft Grace Aran - 9933 - Downloadable PDF

Stylecraft Grace Aran Jackets – Pattern 9933: Two Easy Knit Designs for Children Ages 2–11

Pattern 9933 from Stylecraft is a downloadable PDF offering two charming children's jacket designs knitted in Grace Aran weight yarn. Both designs are rated Easy, making this an ideal pattern for beginner to confident beginner knitters looking to create a practical, stylish garment for a child. Sizes range from 2–3 years up to 10–11 years, fitting chest measurements of 56 cm (22 in) to 76 cm (30 in), with actual finished measurements from 70 cm to 90 cm across the chest.

Design One: V Neck Jacket

What Is Being Made

The first design is a classic V neck jacket with raglan sleeves, worked in pieces and seamed. It features set-in patch pockets with pocket linings knitted separately, and is fastened with 5 buttons. The finished full length ranges from 46 cm (18 in) for the smallest size up to 66 cm (26 in) for the largest, with sleeve lengths from 23 cm (9 in) to 40 cm (15¾ in).

Techniques Used

• Thumb method cast-on for a neat, elastic edge
• Raglan sleeve shaping using paired decreases on both right-side and wrong-side rows
• Pocket lining construction – linings are knitted separately and joined into the main fabric
• Ribbed welts and cuffs worked on smaller needles before switching to the main needle size
• Decrease shaping using ssk (slip, slip, knit) and k2tog for a tidy, mirrored raglan line, with corresponding p2tog and p2togtbl on wrong-side rows
• Stitch holder usage for holding live stitches during construction
• Button band finishing to complete the front opening

Stitches Used

• 2x2 rib (knit 2, purl 2) for the welts and cuffs, providing stretch and a tidy border
• Irish moss stitch as the main fabric stitch – a classic textured stitch that alternates knit and purl stitches in a seed-stitch-like arrangement, creating a firm, attractive fabric with good drape and body

Materials

• Yarn: Stylecraft Grace Aran 100g balls in Ocean 2157 – quantities range from 2 balls for the smallest size to 3 balls for the larger sizes
• Needles: 1 pair 5 mm (UK 6 / USA 8) for the main fabric and 1 pair 4 mm (UK 8 / USA 6) for the ribbed sections
• Notions: Stitch markers, stitch holders, and 5 buttons

Design Two: Hooded Jacket

What Is Being Made

The second design is a hooded jacket, also worked with raglan sleeves and a button-front opening. The addition of a hood makes this a practical and cosy option for everyday wear. It is fastened with 7 buttons and is knitted in a two-colour combination, adding a decorative contrast detail. Like the V neck jacket, it is sized from 2–3 years to 10–11 years and shares the same general construction approach.

Techniques Used

• Two-colour knitting using a main colour (MC) and a