Jacket and Roll Neck Top in Stylecraft Batik DK - 9420 - Downloadable PDF

Stylecraft Batik DK Jacket and Roll Neck Top – Pattern 9420

Pattern 9420 from Stylecraft is a downloadable PDF knitting pattern featuring two coordinating designs: a classic fitted Jacket and a Roll Neck Top, both worked in Stylecraft Batik DK yarn. This is an ideal pattern for advanced beginner knitters looking to build confidence with garment shaping, and it covers a generous range of sizes to suit a wide variety of figures.

Sizes and Fit

Both designs are available in five sizes, catering to a chest/bust measurement of 81/86 cm (32/34 in) through to 122/127 cm (48/50 in). The pattern thoughtfully includes larger sizes, making it an inclusive choice for knitters of all body types.

• Jacket actual measurements: 102 cm to 142 cm (40 in to 56 in)
• Top actual measurements: 94 cm to 134 cm (37 in to 52¾ in)
• Jacket full length: 62 cm to 73 cm (24½ in to 28¾ in)
• Top full length: 58 cm to 69 cm (22¾ in to 27¼ in)
• Jacket sleeve length: 45 cm to 47 cm (17¾ in to 18½ in)
• Top sleeve length: 15 cm to 17 cm (approximately a short or three-quarter sleeve)

Design 1 – The Jacket

The Jacket is a longer, more structured garment with full-length sleeves and classic armhole shaping. It is worked in an all-over textured stitch pattern that creates a neat, slightly ribbed fabric with excellent drape and body. The longer sleeve length and greater overall length give this piece a polished, versatile look suitable for layering over the matching Roll Neck Top or wearing independently as a smart casual piece.

Construction and Shaping

The Jacket back is cast on using 4mm needles, beginning with 123 to 171 stitches depending on size. The fabric is worked in a two-row repeat stitch pattern:

• Row 1 (right side): Knit across all stitches
• Row 2 (wrong side): P1, *k1, p1, repeat from * to end

This combination of knit and purl stitches on the wrong side creates a moss stitch or seed stitch-style texture on the fabric surface, adding visual interest without complex colour work or cables. The pattern is worked throughout, meaning the same two rows are repeated continuously across the back, fronts, and sleeves for a cohesive finish.

The back is worked straight until it measures 42 cm to 47 cm before armhole shaping begins. Armhole shaping is achieved by casting off stitches at the beginning of rows, with the number of cast-off stitches varying by size (5 to 9 stitches per side), giving a clean, tailored armhole.

Design 2 – The Roll Neck Top

The Roll Neck Top is a shorter, more casual companion piece featuring a distinctive roll neck collar — a cosy, folded neckband that sits softly against the neck and adds warmth and style. The shorter sleeve length makes this a lighter option, perfect as a standalone top or worn beneath the Jacket for a coordinated layered look.

Like the Jacket, the Roll Neck Top uses the same two-row textured stitch pattern, ensuring that both garments share a unified aesthetic when worn together. The slightly shorter body length and sleeve measurements distinguish it clearly from the Jacket while keeping the construction approach consistent and familiar for knitters working both pieces.

Techniques Used

This pattern draws on a range of fundamental and intermediate knitting techniques, making it well-suited to advanced beginner knitters who are comfortable with basic shaping and ready to tackle a full garment project:

• Casting on and casting off