Fashion Fusion Sweater in Hayfield Bonus DK - Downloadable PDF

Fashion Fusion Sweater in Hayfield Bonus DK – Pattern Summary

The Fashion Fusion Sweater in Hayfield Bonus DK is a bold, colourblock pullover sweater designed for knitters of all experience levels, including beginners. Worked in a striking two-colour combination using Hayfield Bonus DK yarn, this sweater is a confident, wearable introduction to colourwork knitting and garment construction. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF, making it instantly accessible for home printing or on-screen use.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a classic pullover sweater with set-in or drop-shoulder-style sleeves, a shaped neckline, and a relaxed, comfortable fit. It is sized to suit a wide range of body types, covering chest measurements from 81 cm to 137 cm (32 to 54 inches) across six sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL, and XXXL. The finished garment features generous widths ranging from 108 cm to 159 cm and full lengths from 55 cm to 65 cm, with sleeve lengths of approximately 46 cm to 48 cm. The design is structured to be both practical and visually striking, making it suitable for everyday wear.

Colourwork Design

The sweater uses two carefully chosen shades of Hayfield Bonus DK to create its distinctive fashion-forward look:

• Yarn A – Shade 668 Rainforest: a deep, rich green tone that forms the primary body of the sweater
• Yarn B – Shade 552 Neon Green: a vivid, high-contrast accent colour used to complement and offset Yarn A

The two-colour approach gives the sweater its Fashion Fusion name, blending earthy and neon tones for a contemporary, eye-catching aesthetic. The pattern is worked using two ends of yarn held together, which is a key feature of the construction method and directly affects the tension and the resulting fabric weight and drape.

Yarn and Materials

Hayfield Bonus DK is a versatile, widely available DK-weight yarn sold in 100g balls. The number of balls required varies by size and colour:

• Yarn A (Shade 668 Rainforest): 4 balls for sizes S through XL, 5 balls for sizes XXL and XXXL
• Yarn B (Shade 552 Neon Green): 3 balls for sizes S through XXL, 4 balls for size XXXL

Because the pattern is worked holding two ends of yarn together, knitters should note that this significantly increases yarn consumption compared to a standard single-strand DK project. The doubled yarn also creates a thicker, warmer fabric with excellent stitch definition.

Needles and Additional Equipment

The following tools are required to complete this pattern:

• 1 pair of 6.5 mm (UK 3 / USA 10.5) knitting needles – used for the main body and sleeves
• 1 pair of 5.5 mm (UK 5 / USA 9) knitting needles – used for ribbing and edging sections
• 1 x 5.5 mm (UK 5 / USA 9) 60 cm circular needle – used for picking up and working the neckband in the round
• 1 spare needle – required for the three-needle cast off technique used to join shoulder seams
• Stitch holders – used to hold live stitches during neck shaping

The larger needle size reflects the fact that two strands of DK yarn are held together throughout the main fabric sections, producing a tension equivalent to a bulkier yarn weight.

Tension

The stated tension for this pattern is 13.5 stitches and 19 rows over 10 cm / 4 inches in stocking stitch, measured using 6.5 mm needles with two ends of yarn held together. Achieving the correct tension is especially important in garment knitting, as even small differences can significantly alter the finished dimensions.