Sweater and Tank Top in Stylecraft ReLove - Downloadable PDF

Stylecraft ReLove Aran Sweater and Tank Top Knitting Pattern – Downloadable PDF

This downloadable PDF from Stylecraft contains two knitted designs: a classic sweater and a tank top, both worked in Stylecraft ReLove Aran yarn. The pattern is graded across six sizes, fitting bust measurements from 81/86 cm (32/34 in) up to 132/137 cm (52/54 in), making it an inclusive, size-forward collection that celebrates larger sizing. The difficulty level is rated intermediate, making it well suited to knitters who are comfortable with basic shaping and are ready to tackle structured cable panels.

About Stylecraft ReLove Yarn

Both designs are worked in Stylecraft ReLove, an aran-weight yarn. ReLove is part of Stylecraft's commitment to more sustainable crafting, and its aran weight gives these garments satisfying stitch definition — particularly important when working the textured cable panel that features prominently in the sweater design. The yarn's weight and construction make it ideal for structured knitwear that holds its shape while remaining comfortable to wear.

Design 1: The Sweater

The sweater is a full-length knitted jumper featuring a honeycomb cable panel as its central design detail. This classic cable motif creates a deeply textured, interlocking pattern that gives the garment a timeless, tactile quality. The pattern notes instruct knitters to read the cable panel abbreviations carefully, paying close attention to whether cables are worked to the front (F) or back (B) of the work — this distinction is what creates the characteristic honeycomb twist.

Sweater Construction and Measurements

The sweater is worked in separate pieces — the back is explicitly referenced in the pattern, cast on using 4 mm needles. The actual back measurements range from approximately 98 cm up to 147 cm across the six sizes, reflecting the generous size range included. Full length is given across all sizes, ranging from approximately 60 cm to 71 cm, giving a comfortable, wearable drop. The cast-on stitch counts span from 110 stitches up to 166 stitches depending on the size being worked.

Techniques Used in the Sweater

• Cable knitting — specifically the honeycomb cable, a classic all-over or panel cable formed by alternating front and back cable crosses
• Front cable crosses (F) and back cable crosses (B) to create the directional twist of the honeycomb
• Casting on and standard garment construction across multiple pieces
• Shaping appropriate to an intermediate-level garment, including armhole and neckline shaping
• Working from a cable panel chart or written abbreviations, requiring careful reading of pattern notation

Stitches Used in the Sweater

• Honeycomb cable stitch — the signature textured panel
• Cable needle techniques — holding stitches to the front or back to form twists
• Likely stocking stitch and rib for body and borders (standard in aran-weight sweater construction at this level)

Design 2: The Tank Top

The second design in this PDF is a knitted tank top — a sleeveless garment that pairs beautifully with the sweater as a layering piece or as a standalone warmer-weather option. Worked in the same Stylecraft ReLove Aran yarn, the tank top shares the same size range, from 81/86 cm to 132/137 cm bust, ensuring both designs are accessible to a wide range of knitters and wearers.

Tank Top Construction

As a sleeveless design, the tank top focuses on clean body shaping with armhole and neckline finishing rather than sleeve construction. At the intermediate difficulty level, knitters can expect neat decreasing and increasing for the armhole curves and neckline, worked in pieces and seamed. The aran weight of Stylecraft ReLove means the tank top knits up