Cardigans in Stylecraft Bella Bella & Bellissima Chunky - 10104 - Downloadable PDF

Cardigans in Stylecraft Bella Bella & Bellissima Chunky – Pattern 10104

This Stylecraft pattern 10104 is a downloadable PDF featuring two knitted cardigan designs worked in Stylecraft Bella Bella and Stylecraft Bellissima Chunky yarns. The pattern is graded as intermediate in difficulty and includes a generous size range, covering bust measurements from 81/86 cm (32/34 in) through to 122/127 cm (48/50 in), making it an inclusive pattern that caters to a wide range of figures. Both designs are classic, wearable cardigans suited to cooler seasons, and the chunky weight yarn ensures they knit up relatively quickly while delivering a cosy, substantial fabric.

Design 1: V Neck Cardigan

The first design in this pattern is a V Neck Cardigan, a timeless and flattering style that works well for both casual and smart-casual occasions. The V-neckline creates an elegant, elongating effect, and the structured shaping throughout the body and sleeves gives the finished garment a polished, fitted appearance.

Sizing and Measurements

• To Fit Bust: 81/86 cm, 91/97 cm, 102/107 cm, 112/117 cm, 122/127 cm (32/34 in through 48/50 in)
• Actual Measurement: 109 cm, 117 cm, 129 cm, 137 cm, 151 cm (43 in through 59½ in)
• Full Length: 70 cm, 72 cm, 74 cm, 76 cm, 78 cm across the size range

The generous positive ease built into the actual measurements means the cardigan has a relaxed, comfortable fit without being oversized in an unstructured way.

Construction and Techniques

The V Neck Cardigan is constructed in the traditional flat-knitting method, working the Back, Left Front, Right Front, and Sleeves as separate pieces before seaming together. This classic construction method allows knitters to work each section individually and gives a neat, structured finish when the pieces are joined.

• Ribbed welts and cuffs are worked in a k2, p2 rib pattern, providing elasticity and a neat, professional edge to the lower body and sleeve hems
• The ribbing is worked using a two-colour stripe sequence, alternating between the two yarn colourways designated as M (Main) and C (Contrast), adding visual interest even to the foundational rib sections
• Colour C is used to cast on and begin the ribbing, with M introduced for subsequent rows before returning to C to complete the rib and transition into the main body
• Decrease rows are worked at key shaping points, including waist shaping and armhole shaping, to create a tailored silhouette
• The V-neck shaping requires careful attention to symmetrical decreasing on both the Left and Right Fronts to achieve the characteristic angled neckline

Stitches Used

• K2, P2 Rib – used for all welts, cuffs, and button bands, forming a neat two-by-two ribbing structure
• Stocking Stitch – the primary stitch used for the main body and sleeve fabric, creating a smooth knitted surface
• Decrease stitches – used for armhole, waist, and V-neck shaping throughout the garment

Materials

• Yarn: Stylecraft Bella Bella and Stylecraft Bellissima Chunky, used together across the design in Main (M) and Contrast (C) colourways
• Needle Size: 5 mm knitting needles are specified for the ribbed sections; a