Sweater & Cardigan in Stylecraft Jeanie - 9495 - Downloadable PDF

Stylecraft Jeanie Pattern 9495: Sweater and Cardigan Knitting Pattern Summary

Pattern 9495 from Stylecraft is a downloadable PDF knitting pattern offering two classic knitwear designs: a pullover sweater and a cardigan, both worked in Stylecraft Jeanie aran-weight yarn. This is an intermediate-level pattern that includes a generous range of sizes, making it accessible to a wide range of knitters who are comfortable with shaping techniques and basic cable work.

Sizes and Fit

The pattern covers five sizes designed to fit bust measurements from 81–86 cm (32–34 in) up to 122–127 cm (48–50 in), with actual garment measurements ranging from 94 cm to 135 cm. This inclusive size range makes the pattern suitable for a broad audience. The sweater has a full length ranging from 56 cm to 68 cm, while the cardigan is slightly longer at 58 cm to 69 cm. Sleeve length across all sizes is approximately 45–47 cm (17¾–18½ in).

Design One: The Sweater

Overview

The sweater is a classic raglan-sleeved pullover worked in a combination of ribbing and stocking stitch. It is shown in Stylecraft Jeanie in the colourway Bloom 7102, a warm and inviting shade that complements the textured nature of the yarn. The design is clean and wearable, making it an excellent project for knitters looking to build confidence with raglan shaping.

Construction and Techniques

• Raglan armhole shaping is a key construction feature, worked with paired decreases on right-side rows to create the characteristic diagonal seam line from underarm to neckline.
• The back is begun on 4.5mm needles in a 1×1 rib for approximately 6 cm, then stitches are increased and the work continues on 5mm needles in stocking stitch.
• Raglan shaping uses k2tog tbl and k2tog decreases to form neat, symmetrical lines on either side of the fabric.
• Stitches are placed on stitch holders at key points during construction, a technique common in seamless or partially seamed raglan knitting.

Stitches Used

• 1×1 Rib (k1, p1 alternating) for welts and cuffs
• Stocking stitch for the main body and sleeves
• Raglan decrease rows using k2tog and k2tog tbl

Materials Required

• Stylecraft Jeanie 100g balls: 4 balls for the smallest size up to 6 balls for the largest, in Bloom 7102
• 4.5mm (UK7 / USA7) knitting needles
• 5mm (UK6 / USA8) knitting needles
• Cable needle, stitch holders, and stitch markers

Design Two: The Cardigan

Overview

The cardigan version of this pattern offers a versatile, open-front layering piece that shares the same raglan silhouette as the sweater but is worked in separate front pieces with a button band finish. It is shown in Stylecraft Jeanie in the colourway Texas 9352. The cardigan requires slightly more yarn than the sweater due to the additional front bands and button closures.

Construction and Techniques

• Like the sweater, the cardigan uses raglan armhole shaping with matched decrease pairs on right-side rows.
• The front opening is finished with a button band, worked using a 4.5mm circular needle