Sweater in Hayfield Soft Twist - 10330 - Downloadable PDF

Hayfield Soft Twist DK Sweater – Knitting Pattern 10330 by Sirdar

Pattern 10330 from Sirdar is a classic knitted sweater worked in Hayfield Soft Twist DK yarn, offering a timeless, wearable design suitable for everyday wear. Sized generously across six sizes, this pattern is graded as intermediate difficulty, making it an excellent project for knitters who are comfortable with the basics and ready to develop their garment-making skills. The finished sweater is a versatile, structured pullover with set-in sleeves and a neat ribbed finish.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a drop-shoulder or fitted pullover sweater with long sleeves, knitted flat in separate pieces and seamed together. The garment is designed to fit chest measurements ranging from 81/86 cm (32/34 inches) up to 132/137 cm (52/54 inches), covering six sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL, and XXXL. The finished widths range from 108 cm to 159 cm, and full lengths from 58 cm to 68 cm, with a consistent sleeve length of 46 cm (18 inches) across all sizes. This makes the pattern accessible to a wide range of body types, from smaller to plus sizes.

Techniques Used

• Flat knitting – the sweater pieces are worked back and forth on straight needles, then seamed together to construct the finished garment
• Tension/gauge swatching – achieving the correct tension of 22 stitches and 28 rows to 10 cm over stocking stitch using 4mm needles is essential for accurate sizing
• Shaping – increases and decreases are used to shape the armholes, sleeve caps, and neckline, which is a key intermediate-level skill
• Seaming – once all pieces are complete, the sweater is assembled by joining shoulder, side, and sleeve seams, a technique that gives the garment structure and a neat finish
• Ribbing – worked on smaller 3¼mm needles to create stretchy, fitted welts at the cuffs and hem, providing elasticity and a polished edge

Stitches Used

• Stocking stitch (stockinette stitch) – the primary stitch pattern used throughout the body and sleeves, created by alternating knit rows on the right side and purl rows on the wrong side, producing a smooth, classic fabric
• Rib stitch – typically a 1×1 or 2×2 rib worked on the smaller needle size for the welts, cuffs, and neckband, adding stretch and definition to the garment edges

Materials Required

The pattern is designed specifically for Hayfield Soft Twist DK (Double Knitting) yarn, shade 257 Bronze (colour reference F121), sold in 100g balls. The number of balls required varies by size:

• Size S: 4 balls
• Size M: 5 balls
• Size L: 5 balls
• Size XL: 6 balls
• Size XXL: 6 balls
• Size XXXL: 7 balls

Two pairs of straight knitting needles are required: 4mm (UK8 / USA6) for the main fabric and 3¼mm (UK10 / USA3) for the ribbed sections. Ball counts listed are averages based on achieving the stated tension with the specified Hayfield yarn.

About Hayfield Soft Twist DK

Hayfield Soft Twist DK is a popular double knitting weight yarn known for its soft handle and smooth, slightly twisted construction, which helps stitches sit neatly and stocking stitch fabric look particularly crisp and even. Its DK weight makes it a practical choice for sweater knitting — light enough for comfortable wear but substantial enough to knit up at a satisfying pace. The yarn is well-suited to intermediate knitters working their first or second full garment project.

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