Women's Sweater in Hayfield Super Chunky with Wool - 7384 - Downloadable PDF

Women's Sweater Knitting Pattern – Hayfield Super Chunky with Wool (Pattern 7384)

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern from Hayfield provides full instructions for knitting a classic women's pullover sweater in Hayfield Super Chunky with Wool yarn. Designed to suit a wide range of sizes, this is a satisfying project for knitters who enjoy working with super chunky weight yarn, as the generous gauge means the sweater grows quickly on the needles and delivers a cosy, substantial fabric with excellent warmth.

What Is Being Made

The pattern produces a women's long-sleeved pullover sweater with a clean, wearable silhouette. It is sized to fit bust measurements from 81 cm to 107 cm (32 in to 42 in), covering dress sizes 10 through 20, making it an inclusive and versatile design. The actual finished chest measurement ranges from 87 cm to 111 cm (34¼ in to 43¾ in), providing a comfortable amount of ease across all sizes. The full length of the sweater ranges from approximately 58 cm to 66 cm (22¾ in to 26 in) depending on size, and the sleeve length ranges from 43 cm to 47 cm (17 in to 18½ in), noted as adjustable so knitters can personalise the fit to their own arm length.

Yarn and Materials

The specified yarn is Hayfield Super Chunky with Wool in shade 062, a super chunky weight yarn that blends the softness and warmth of wool into a robust, easy-to-handle fibre. The quantity required ranges from 6 to 8 balls of 100g depending on size, making this a relatively economical project given the speed at which super chunky knitting progresses.

• Yarn: Hayfield Super Chunky with Wool, shade 062, 100g balls
• Primary needles: 10mm (UK 000 / USA 15) knitting needles
• Secondary needles: 8mm (UK 0 / USA 11) knitting needles
• Additional notions: Stitch holders

The two needle sizes are typical of sweater construction at this weight — the smaller 8mm needles are generally used for ribbed welts, cuffs, and neckbands to create a neat, firm edge that holds its shape, while the larger 10mm needles are used for the main body and sleeves to achieve the correct tension and a softer, more open fabric.

Tension

The pattern works to a tension of 9 stitches and 12 rows to 10 cm (4 in) over stocking stitch on 10mm needles. Achieving the correct tension is emphasised as essential in the pattern, as it directly affects the finished dimensions of the garment. Knitters are advised to work a tension swatch before beginning and to adjust needle size accordingly — using a thinner needle if fewer stitches are obtained, or a thicker needle if more stitches appear across the swatch.

Techniques and Stitches Used

This sweater pattern draws on core knitting techniques that are well-suited to confident beginners and intermediate knitters alike. Working at super chunky gauge makes the individual stitches easy to see and manipulate, which is ideal for those building their skills or for experienced knitters wanting a fast, rewarding make.

• Stocking stitch: The main fabric of the sweater is worked in stocking stitch (alternating knit and purl rows), producing the smooth, classic jersey surface characteristic of traditional knitwear.
• Rib stitch: Ribbing — typically a combination of knit and purl stitches worked in sequence — is used on the welts, cuffs, and neckband to provide stretch and recovery, ensuring the garment fits snugly at the edges.
• Shaping: The pattern includes standard garment shaping techniques such as increasing and decreasing stitches to form the armholes, sleeve caps, and neckline, giving the sweater its fitted and polished structure.
• Stitch holders: Stitches are placed on holders at key construction points — typically at the neckline — to be returned to the needles later when finishing the collar or neckband.
• Seaming: As a traditionally constructed knitted sweater worked in