Short Sleeved Sweater in Hayfireld Bonus DK - 10276 - Downloadable PDF

Short Sleeved Sweater in Hayfield Bonus DK

What is Being Made

This is a short sleeved sweater pattern designed for knitters seeking a versatile, everyday garment. The sweater is available in six sizes ranging from Small (81/86 cm chest) through to XXXL (132/137 cm chest), making it suitable for a wide range of body measurements. The design features a classic construction with a full length of 56 to 66 cm depending on size, and consistent 20 cm short sleeves across all sizes. This intermediate-level project is ideal for knitters with foundational skills who are ready to tackle a complete garment with shaping and sleeve cap construction.

Techniques Used

This sweater employs fundamental knitting techniques appropriate for intermediate crafters. The pattern requires following size-specific instructions throughout, indicating shaping techniques such as increases and decreases to create the fitted garment silhouette. The construction involves working separate pieces—body and sleeves—which are then assembled together. Short sleeve cap shaping is incorporated to ensure proper fit at the armhole. The pattern uses standard knitting methods for achieving a polished, wearable garment.

Stitches Used

While specific stitch details are not enumerated in the provided pattern excerpt, the intermediate difficulty rating suggests the sweater incorporates a combination of basic stitches typical of DK weight garment construction. Knitters should expect to work with fundamental stitches and be comfortable reading pattern instructions for shaping and sizing variations.

Materials

Yarn: Hayfield Bonus DK is a double knit weight yarn, providing excellent stitch definition and drape for a fitted sweater. The DK weight classification indicates a medium yarn weight suitable for creating garments with good structure and wearability.

Needles and Tools: Standard knitting needles appropriate for DK weight yarn are required, along with basic finishing tools for seaming the garment pieces together.

Size Range

• Size S: 81/86 cm (32/34") chest
• Size M: 91/97 cm (36/38") chest
• Size L: 102/107 cm (40/42") chest
• Size XL: 112/117 cm (44/46") chest
• Size XXL: 122/127 cm (48/50") chest
• Size XXXL: 132/137 cm (52/54") chest

Skill Level

This pattern is rated as intermediate, making it suitable for knitters who have completed basic projects and are comfortable with garment construction techniques including shaping, reading pattern instructions for multiple sizes, and assembling finished pieces.