Cardigans in Stylecraft That Colour Vibe - 10022 - Downloadable PDF

Cardigans in Stylecraft That Colour Vibe 10022 – Knitting Pattern Summary

Pattern 10022 from Stylecraft is a downloadable PDF knitting pattern featuring two classic cardigan designs worked in That Colour Vibe chunky yarn. The two garments included are a V Neck Cardigan and a Round Neck Cardigan, both rated as Easy difficulty and suitable for beginner to confident beginner knitters. The pattern covers a generous size range, from 81/86 cm (32/34 in) up to 122/127 cm (48/50 in) to fit bust, making it an inclusive choice for a wide range of knitters.

About the Yarn – Stylecraft That Colour Vibe

Stylecraft That Colour Vibe is a chunky weight yarn, sold in 100g balls. The colourway shown in the pattern is Calm 5307. Because That Colour Vibe is a self-striping or variegated yarn, it creates visual interest and colour movement without the need to change yarn, making it particularly well suited to straightforward stitch patterns where the yarn itself does much of the decorative work. The chunky weight means the fabric knits up quickly, which is ideal for beginners or anyone looking for a satisfying, fast project.

Yarn quantities required vary by size and by garment:

• V Neck Cardigan: 10, 12, 13, 15, or 16 balls of That Colour Vibe across the five sizes
• Round Neck Cardigan: quantities are also specified by size within the pattern PDF

Needles and Tools

The pattern calls for 5mm knitting needles, which is the standard recommended needle size for chunky weight yarn. Both cardigans are constructed flat, working back and forth in rows, so straight or circular needles may be used according to personal preference.

V Neck Cardigan – Design and Construction

The V Neck Cardigan is a relaxed, wearable design featuring a classic V-shaped neckline. It is described as incorporating easy cable designs, giving the finished garment a touch of textural detail while remaining accessible to knitters who are new to cables or looking for a low-stress project. The cable elements add a handcrafted, traditional feel without requiring complex cable needlework.

Construction Details

The cardigan is worked in separate pieces – fronts, back, and sleeves – and then seamed together. The Left Front begins by casting on stitches using 5mm needles and working a k2, p2 rib with a selvedge stitch for approximately 6 cm (2½ in). The ribbed welt provides a neat, elasticated lower edge that keeps its shape over time.

After the rib section, shaping rows are worked to adjust the stitch count before moving into the main body pattern. These include:

• Increase rows for the 1st and 2nd sizes, using M1 (make one) increases worked on a wrong-side row to add stitches evenly across the piece
• Decrease rows for the 3rd, 4th, and 5th sizes, adjusting the stitch count to suit the larger measurements

This approach of using size-specific shaping rows after the rib is a common and practical technique in garment knitting, allowing a single pattern to accommodate multiple sizes cleanly.

Stitches Used – V Neck Cardigan

• K2, P2 rib – a classic two-by-two rib used for the welts and cuffs, providing stretch and a tidy finish
• Selvedge stitches – worked at the edges to create a clean seam allowance
• M1 (Make One) – a lifted increase used to add stitches invisibly within a row
• Easy cable pattern – a decorative twisted or crossed stitch design worked across the body panels

Sizing – V Neck Cardigan

• To fit bust: