Jackets in Stylecraft New Swift Knit Super Chunky - 9723 - Downloadable PDF

Stylecraft New Swift Knit Super Chunky Jackets – Pattern 9723

Pattern 9723 from Stylecraft is a downloadable PDF knitting pattern featuring two distinct jacket designs worked in Stylecraft New Swift Knit Super Chunky yarn. Rated as intermediate in difficulty, this pattern is an excellent choice for knitters who are comfortable with shaping techniques and want to create a substantial, cosy outerwear piece quickly thanks to the super chunky weight. The pattern covers a generous size range, from 81–86 cm (32–34 in) up to 122–127 cm (48–50 in) bust, making it inclusive and accessible for a wide range of body types.

The Two Designs at a Glance

Both jackets share the same yarn, needle size, and core construction method but differ in their finished proportions and sleeve lengths, giving knitters a choice of silhouette to suit their style.

Design One: The Long Jacket

The Long Jacket is a full-length, relaxed outerwear piece with a generous actual bust measurement ranging from 94 cm to 140 cm depending on size. It is designed with ease built in, making it a comfortable, drapey layer ideal for cooler months.

• Full length: 64–75 cm (25¼–29½ in) depending on size
• Sleeve length: 30–32 cm (12–12½ in)
• The body is worked from the cast-on edge upward in a fully ribbed fabric, giving the finished garment beautiful texture and natural stretch
• Shaping is achieved through raglan armhole construction, a classic technique where the sleeve and body stitches are decreased in a diagonal line from the underarm to the neckline, creating a smooth, fitted shoulder without the need for set-in sleeve seaming

Design Two: The Short Jacket

The Short Jacket offers a cropped alternative with a slightly different proportion, making it a versatile option that pairs well with high-waisted trousers or skirts.

• Full length: 58–69 cm (24½–27¼ in) depending on size
• Sleeve length: 43–45 cm (17–17¾ in) — notably longer than the Long Jacket's sleeves, giving this design a more classic, tailored feel
• Like the Long Jacket, it uses the same ribbed stitch pattern throughout and features raglan armhole shaping

Stitches and Techniques Used

Both jackets are built around a straightforward but effective combination of stitches and construction methods that are well within the reach of an intermediate knitter.

Rib Pattern

The primary stitch throughout both garments is a twisted rib pattern, worked as follows:

• Row 1 (right side): K1, *p1, k1; repeat from * to end
• Row 2 (wrong side): P1-b (purl through back loop), *k1, p1-b; repeat from * to end

The use of purl through the back loop (p1-b) on the wrong side rows creates a twisted rib, which is firmer, more defined, and more elastic than a standard 1×1 rib. This technique gives the fabric excellent structure — particularly important in a super chunky weight where the stitch definition needs to hold its shape in a bulky yarn. The entire body and sleeves are worked in this rib pattern, meaning there is no separate stitch pattern to switch between, keeping the knitting rhythmic and enjoyable.

Raglan Armhole Shaping

Both jackets feature raglan armhole shaping, a construction method beloved for its elegant simplicity. In raglan knitting, stitches are cast off or decreased at the beginning of armhole rows on both the body pieces and the sleeves simultaneously. This creates the characteristic diagonal seam line running from the underarm up to the collar. The raglan method is particularly well-suited to chunky and super chunky knits because it avoids bulky set-in seams at the shoulder, resulting in a cleaner, more comfortable finish.