Sweaters in Stylecraft Fusion Chunky - 9939 - Downloadable PDF

Sweaters in Stylecraft Fusion Chunky – Pattern 9939: Two Easy Knit Designs for a Range of Sizes

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern from Stylecraft presents two classic sweater designs worked in Fusion Chunky yarn: a Round Neck Sweater and a Polo Neck Sweater. Rated as easy and suitable for intermediate knitters, both garments are constructed using straightforward techniques that make chunky-weight knitting approachable and satisfying. The pattern generously includes a wide range of sizes, covering bust measurements from 81–86 cm (32–34 in) up to 122–127 cm (48–50 in), making it an inclusive choice for knitters of many shapes and sizes.

About the Designs

Round Neck Sweater

The Round Neck Sweater is a clean, wearable everyday pullover featuring a classic silhouette with a neat round neckline and set-in raglan sleeves. The actual finished bust measurements range from 107 cm to 147 cm (42 to 58 inches), offering a comfortable, relaxed fit across all sizes. The full length ranges from 58 cm to 69 cm (approximately 22¾ to 27¼ inches), and sleeve lengths run from 45 cm to 47 cm (17¾ to 18½ inches). The sample shown in the pattern is knitted in Stylecraft Fusion Chunky shade Burgundy 1681, requiring between 4 and 6 balls of 100g yarn depending on size.

Polo Neck Sweater

The Polo Neck Sweater shares the same comfortable, chunky construction but adds a cosy, elevated polo neck collar — ideal for cooler weather and a more styled look. It is worked in Stylecraft Fusion Chunky shade Heather 1679 and requires between 5 and 7 balls of 100g yarn depending on size, reflecting the additional yarn needed for the polo neck ribbing.

Techniques and Construction

Both sweaters are worked flat in separate pieces — back, front, and sleeves — and then seamed together, a traditional construction method well suited to beginner and intermediate knitters building their skills. Key construction techniques used throughout the pattern include:

• Thumb method cast on – used to begin the back and other pieces, this is a popular and elastic cast-on well suited to ribbed edges
• 2x2 rib – worked over the lower edges and cuffs for stretch and a neat, professional finish; the rib section is worked over 17 rows before transitioning to the main body
• Decrease rows within the rib – a shaping row (worked on the wrong side) reduces the stitch count after the ribbing to create a neat transition into the body fabric, using p2tog decreases spaced evenly across the row
• Stocking stitch (st-st) – the main body fabric, worked in alternating knit and purl rows, producing a smooth, classic surface texture ideal for showcasing the tonal or marl qualities of Fusion Chunky yarn
• Raglan shaping – both designs feature raglan sleeve construction, where stitches are cast off and decreased at the armhole edges to create the characteristic diagonal raglan lines; the pattern specifies casting off 3 stitches at the beginning of the next 2 rows to begin raglan shaping

Stitches Used

• 2x2 rib (k2, p2 ribbing) for welts and cuffs
• Stocking stitch for the main body and sleeves
• Purl two together (p2tog) for decrease shaping within the rib transition row
• Standard cast off for raglan and neckline shaping

Materials

Yarn

Both designs use Stylecraft Fusion Chunky, a chunky weight yarn sold in 100g balls. The pattern specifies two colourways: Burgundy (