Jackets in Stylecraft Life Super Chunky & Special XL - 9885 - Downloadable PDF

Stylecraft 9885: Jackets in Life Super Chunky & Special XL — Knitting Pattern Summary

Stylecraft pattern 9885 is a downloadable PDF knitting pattern featuring two easy-knit jacket designs worked in super chunky weight yarn. The pattern is described as suitable for intermediate knitters and is notable for its generous size range, covering bust measurements from 81–86 cm (32–34 in) up to 122–127 cm (48–50 in), making it an inclusive choice for a wide range of body types. Both designs are practical, wearable garments ideal for cooler weather, and the super chunky yarn weight means projects knit up quickly on large needles.

Designs Included in Pattern 9885

Design 1: Jacket with Collar

The first design is a Jacket with Collar, a classic, cosy knitted jacket featuring a ribbed collar and ribbed welts for a neat, structured finish. This garment is constructed in separate pieces — back, fronts, and sleeves — which are then seamed together, a traditional construction method well suited to chunky yarns.

Sizing and Measurements:

• To Fit Bust: 81–86, 91–97, 102–107, 112–117, 122–127 cm (32–34, 36–38, 40–42, 44–46, 48–50 in)
• Actual Bust Measurement: 106.5, 120, 129, 138, 146.5 cm (42, 47¼, 50¾, 54¼, 57¾ in)
• Full Length: 62, 64, 68, 71, 73 cm (24½, 25¼, 26¾, 28, 28¾ in)
• Sleeve Length: 46, 46, 47, 48, 48 cm (18, 18, 18½, 19, 19 in)

Techniques Used:

• Rib stitch for welts, cuffs, and collar — worked as a k1, p1 rib on the back, creating a neat, stretchy edging
• Decrease row worked on the wrong side within the rib section to shape the transition from rib to stocking stitch body
• Stocking stitch for the main body of the jacket, worked by knitting all right-side rows
• Needle changes between rib and body sections — beginning on 9mm needles for the rib, then switching to 10mm needles for the main fabric

Stitches Used:

• Knit (k) and purl (p) — the fundamental building blocks of this pattern
• K1, P1 Rib: Row 1 (RS): K1, *p1, k1; repeat from * to end. Row 2: P1, *k1, p1; repeat from * to end. These two rows form the rib pattern repeated throughout the welts and collar.
• Rib 2tog decrease used in the decrease row to reduce stitch count neatly within the rib fabric before transitioning to the body
• Stocking stitch for the body panels and sleeves

Materials Required — Jacket with Collar:

• Yarn: Stylecraft Life Super Chunky, 100g balls — quantities required: 7, 8, 9, 10, or 11 balls depending on size
• Colour shown: Blush 1596
• Needles: 9mm (for rib sections) and 10mm (for main body)

Design 2: Second Jacket Design

Pattern 9885 includes a second jacket design, worked in Stylecraft Special XL super chunky yarn. The