Sweater, Beret & Snood in Stylecraft Dream Catcher DK - 9596 - Downloadable PDF

Sweater, Beret & Snood in Stylecraft Dream Catcher DK – Pattern 9596

This Stylecraft pattern (reference 9596) is a collection of three easy-knit designs worked in Stylecraft Dream Catcher DK yarn: a classic drop-shoulder-style sweater, a beret, and a snood. All three pieces are knitted in the same yarn colourway, Chinook 3951, making them a perfectly coordinated accessories and knitwear set. The pattern is rated as intermediate in difficulty and is available as a downloadable PDF.

About Stylecraft Dream Catcher DK

One of the most distinctive features of this pattern is the yarn itself. Stylecraft Dream Catcher DK is a self-patterning yarn that creates a unique, organic play of colour as it knits up. The pattern specifically instructs knitters to work the yarn as it comes from the ball — without attempting to match up colours — so that each finished piece develops its own individually coloured character. This makes every garment and accessory truly one of a kind. The pattern does note that a matched-up effect is possible if preferred, giving knitters creative flexibility.

The Sweater

Sizing and Measurements

The sweater is designed to fit a wide range of bust sizes, making it an inclusive and versatile pattern:

• To fit bust: 81–86 cm (32–34 in) up to 122–127 cm (48–50 in), across five sizes
• Actual chest measurement: 102 cm (40 in) to 144 cm (56½ in) — a generous positive ease
• Full length (from back of neck): 58 cm (22¾ in) to 69 cm (27¼ in)
• Sleeve length: 46 cm (18 in) to 48 cm (19 in)

Construction and Techniques

The sweater is worked flat in separate pieces. The front begins with a thumb method cast-on, establishing the lower ribbed border before the main body fabric is worked. Key construction techniques include:

• 1x1 rib worked over 21 rows for the welts and cuffs, providing a neat, stretchy edge
• Stocking stitch (stockinette) for the main body fabric, worked after a decrease row that shapes the transition from the rib to the body
• Neck shaping using a stitch holder to hold stitches while each shoulder is worked separately, with decreases worked at the neck edge to create a smooth neckline
• Decreases are worked using k2tog and p2tog techniques at shaped edges

Stitches Used – Sweater

• 1x1 rib (knit 1, purl 1 alternating)
• Stocking stitch (knit on right side, purl on wrong side)
• k2tog (knit two together decrease)
• p2tog (purl two together decrease)

Materials – Sweater

• Yarn: Stylecraft Dream Catcher DK, colour Chinook 3951
• Quantity: 3 x 150g balls for sizes 81–86 cm to 102–107 cm; 4 x 150g balls for sizes 112–117 cm and 122–127 cm
• Needles: 1 pair 3¼ mm (UK 10 / USA 3) and 1 pair 4 mm (UK 8 / USA 6) knitting needles

The Beret

Overview

The beret is designed to fit an average-sized lady's head and is a quick, satisfying make. It is specifically designed to be a great stash-b