Jackets in Stylecraft New Swift Knit Super Chunky - 9720 - Downloadable PDF

Jackets in Stylecraft New Swift Knit Super Chunky – Pattern 9720

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern from Stylecraft (pattern number 9720) contains two easy jacket designs worked in New Swift Knit Super Chunky yarn. Both garments are rated as beginner-friendly and are sized to fit a wide range of bust measurements, from 81–86 cm (32–34 in) up to 122–127 cm (48–50 in), making this an inclusive and versatile pattern for knitters of all body types. The inclusion of larger sizes is a highlighted feature of this design.

Designs Included

Design 1: Round Neck Jacket

The first garment is a classic round neck jacket, a timeless wardrobe staple that suits casual and smart-casual occasions alike. It is constructed in separate pieces — fronts, back, and sleeves — which are then seamed together, a straightforward approach well suited to beginner knitters learning garment construction.

• Actual finished bust measurement: 96 cm / 37¾ in up to 135 cm / 53 in (positive ease is built in for a relaxed, comfortable fit)
• Full length: approximately 58 cm / 22¾ in (smallest size) to 69 cm / 27¼ in (largest size)
• Sleeve length: approximately 43 cm / 17 in to 45 cm / 17¾ in

The body of the jacket features double moss stitch (also known as seed stitch or Irish moss stitch in some traditions) as the primary fabric texture. Double moss stitch is worked over a four-row repeat, alternating knit and purl stitches in a way that offsets each row, producing a richly textured, reversible fabric with a pleasing bobbled surface. This stitch is naturally non-curling, which makes it ideal for jacket fronts and edges without requiring additional border treatments.

The pattern begins with a rib-style double moss stitch border on the right front, establishing the ribbed edge before transitioning into the main fabric. Markers are used to indicate the right side of the work, a helpful technique for beginners to keep track of fabric orientation.

Stitches and Techniques – Round Neck Jacket

• Double moss stitch – the primary all-over texture stitch, worked over a 4-row repeat using knit and purl combinations
• Rib stitch – used in border and cuff areas for elasticity and neat finishing
• Knit (k) and purl (p) stitches – the two fundamental knitting stitches that form the basis of all textures in this pattern
• Casting on – the pattern specifies stitch counts per size (e.g., 24 to 33 stitches for the right front depending on size)
• Stitch markers – used to identify the right side of the fabric throughout construction
• Shaping – armhole, neck, and sleeve shaping are worked through increases and decreases appropriate for a beginner level
• Seaming – pieces are joined after knitting, a standard construction method for garments of this type

Design 2: Jacket with Collar

The second design in this pattern is a jacket with a collar, offering a slightly more structured and polished look compared to the round neck version. The addition of a collar gives this jacket a more traditional, classic aesthetic and adds a layer of warmth around the neckline.

• Full length: approximately 60 cm / 24 in (smallest size) to 70 cm / 27½ in (largest sizes)
• Sleeve length: approximately 43 cm / 17 in to 45 cm / 17¾ in

Like the round neck jacket, this design is worked in New Swift Knit Super Chunky yarn and uses the same core stitch vocabulary. The collar is a distinctive feature, likely worked in rib or moss stitch to complement the body fabric and lie neatly when worn open or folded. The construction method follows the same piece-by-piece approach,