Jacket and Tunic in Stylecraft Amor Aran - 9799 - Downloadable PDF

Jacket and Tunic in Stylecraft Amor Aran – Pattern 9799

This downloadable PDF from Stylecraft presents two easy-to-knit designs — a Jacket and a Tunic — both worked in Stylecraft Amor Aran weight yarn. The pattern is clearly aimed at beginner to easy-level knitters and includes a generous size range, making it accessible to a wide range of knitters. Sizes run from 81–86 cm (32–34 in) up to 122–127 cm (48–50 in) to fit bust, with the pattern explicitly noting it includes larger sizes.

About the Two Designs

Design One: The Jacket

The Jacket is a classic, relaxed-fit knitted garment with a substantial ribbed hem and a textured body. It is worked in pieces — back, fronts, and sleeves — and seamed together in the traditional construction method familiar to most knitters.

Actual measurements range from 98 cm (38½ in) up to 139 cm (54¾ in) across the chest, giving a comfortable, eased fit. The full length ranges from 62 cm to 73 cm (24½ in to 28¾ in), and sleeve length sits between 43 cm and 45 cm (17 in to 17¾ in) depending on size.

• Ribbed hem and cuffs: The back begins with a cast-on using 4.5mm needles, working a p1, k1 rib for approximately 14 cm (5½ in) before transitioning to the main body.
• Body texture: After the ribbed section, the pattern switches to 5mm needles and introduces a simple four-row repeat combining rib and stockinette-style rows, creating a subtle textured fabric that is visually interesting yet straightforward to execute.
• The body stitch pattern alternates between p1, k1 rib rows and plain knit and purl rows, giving the fabric a distinctive, slightly raised texture without requiring complex stitch manipulation.

Design Two: The Tunic

The Tunic is a longer, more relaxed wearable that shares the same easy construction approach and yarn as the Jacket. It offers a slightly narrower actual measurement compared to the Jacket across equivalent sizes, ranging from 94 cm (37 in) to 135 cm (53¼ in), while sharing the same full length range of 62 cm to 73 cm (24½ in to 28¾ in) measured to the centre back.

Like the Jacket, the Tunic is designed to be approachable for beginner knitters, using the same fundamental stitch vocabulary and needle sizes throughout.

Techniques and Stitches Used

Both designs rely on a small, well-chosen set of knitting techniques that make them ideal for those building confidence with garment construction:

• P1, K1 Rib: A classic two-stitch rib formed by alternating purl and knit stitches. This creates a stretchy, neat edging used for hems and cuffs. The rib is worked over a generous depth to give the garments a structured, polished finish.
• Knit stitch (plain knitting): Used in the body sections to create smooth, flat fabric rows.
• Purl stitch: Used alongside knit rows in the body pattern to build the textured repeat.
• Combination stitch pattern: The body of the Jacket (and likely the Tunic) uses a four-row repeat that blends rib and reverse stockinette-style rows, producing a fabric with gentle surface interest that is still easy to memorise and work.
• Needle changes: A deliberate switch from 4.5mm needles for the rib to 5mm needles for the body is used to control tension and drape — a standard garment-knitting technique that helps the ribbing pull in neatly while the body sits with a more relaxed hand.
• Seamed construction: