Cardigan and Sweater in Stylecraft Bellissima DK - 9847 - Downloadable PDF

Cardigan and Sweater in Stylecraft Bellissima DK – Pattern 9847

This Stylecraft pattern (reference 9847) is a downloadable PDF offering two distinct knitted designs: a classic cardigan and a sweater, both worked in a striking multicolour slip stitch pattern. Rated as intermediate difficulty, the pattern is an excellent project for knitters who are comfortable with basic techniques and ready to explore colourwork through the elegant simplicity of slip stitch. Both garments are sized to fit a bust measurement of 81/86 cm (32/34 in) through to 122/127 cm (48/50 in), making them genuinely inclusive across five sizes.

About the Yarn: Stylecraft Bellissima DK

Both designs are worked in Stylecraft Bellissima DK, a double knitting weight yarn sold in 100g balls. Each garment uses a three-colour combination, labelled Yarn A, Yarn B, and Yarn C, creating the colourwork effect throughout the slip stitch pattern.

Cardigan Colourway

• Yarn A – Enim Dungarees (7219): 5, 6, 6, 7, or 8 balls depending on size
• Yarn B – Orchid Haze (7217): 1, 1, 1, 2, or 2 balls depending on size
• Yarn C – Crystal Blue (7215): 1, 1, 1, 2, or 2 balls depending on size

Sweater Colourway

• Yarn A – Mellow Yellow (3925): 4, 5, 5, 6, or 7 balls depending on size
• Yarn B – Papaya Punch (3977): 1, 1, 1, 2, or 2 balls depending on size
• Yarn C – Luscious Leaf (7216): 1, 1, 1, 2, or 2 balls depending on size

The pattern also notes that Stylecraft Special DK and Stylecraft Life DK are suitable alternative yarns, though knitters are advised to check meterage carefully when substituting, as ball quantities may differ.

Needles

The pattern calls for 4mm knitting needles, which is the standard needle size recommended for double knitting weight yarn and will help achieve the correct tension for both garments.

Design 1: The Cardigan

Measurements

• Actual bust measurement: 97, 108, 119, 128, or 139 cm (38, 42½, 47, 50½, or 54¾ in)
• Full length: 64, 66, 70, 73, or 75 cm (25¼, 26, 27½, 28¾, or 29½ in)
• Sleeve length: 36, 36, 37, 38, or 38 cm (14, 14, 14½, 15, or 15 in)

Construction and Techniques

The cardigan back begins by casting on with 4mm needles and Yarn A. The lower edge is worked in a twisted rib — specifically a k1, p2 rib on right side rows and a p1, k2 rib on wrong side rows — for 11 rows in total. This creates a neat, slightly elasticated border with good stitch definition. Following the rib, a increase row is worked on the wrong side using M1 (make one) increases spaced evenly across the row to bring the stitch count up to the correct number for the body fabric, ranging from 117 stitches in the smallest size to 167 stitches in the largest.

The main body fabric is then worked in a three-colour slip stitch pattern worked over an 11-row repeat. This is a particularly accessible form of colour