Sweater & Cardigan in Stylecraft That Colour Vibe - 10021 - Downloadable PDF

Stylecraft That Colour Vibe Pattern 10021 – Sweater & Cardigan in Chunky Knit

Pattern 10021 from Stylecraft is a downloadable PDF knitting pattern featuring two designs: a classic pullover sweater and a matching cardigan. Both garments are worked in Stylecraft That Colour Vibe chunky yarn, making this an ideal project for knitters who want a cosy, textured finish with the visual interest of a self-striping or variegated colourway. The pattern is rated intermediate in difficulty and includes a generous size range, covering bust measurements from 81–86 cm (32–34 in) up to 122–127 cm (48–50 in), making it an inclusive choice for a wide range of body types.

About the Two Designs

Design One: The Sweater

The sweater is a raglan-sleeved pullover worked in a simple yet effective textured stitch pattern. The silhouette is relaxed and generously sized, with actual bust measurements ranging from 108 cm (42½ in) to 151 cm (59½ in) across the five sizes, providing comfortable ease. The full length ranges from 57 cm to 68 cm (22½ in to 26¾ in), and sleeve lengths run from 44 cm to 46 cm (17¼ in to 18 in), making this a true full-coverage winter knit.

The sweater is constructed with a back, front, and two sleeves, all shaped with raglan armhole shaping. The raglan is formed by casting off stitches at the beginning of rows and then working paired decreases — specifically sl1, k1, psso (slip one, knit one, pass slipped stitch over) on right-side rows — to create the characteristic diagonal seam lines that run from the underarm to the neckline. This shaping method is a hallmark of classic raglan construction and distributes ease evenly across the shoulder and sleeve cap.

Design Two: The Cardigan

The cardigan is the open-fronted companion piece to the sweater, sharing the same yarn, needle size, stitch pattern, and size range. Like the sweater, it is worked in pieces and features raglan shaping. The cardigan construction includes separate left and right front panels in addition to the back and sleeves, with front bands or button bands typically added to finish the open edges. Both garments share the same yarn quantities per size, reflecting their closely matched construction.

Stitch Pattern and Techniques

Both the sweater and cardigan use the same two-row textured stitch pattern throughout the main body and sleeves. This pattern is built on a combination of knit-through-the-back-loop (K1B) and purl stitches, creating a subtly twisted rib-like texture that adds visual depth and a slight elasticity to the fabric. The pattern repeat is as follows:

• Row 1 (right side): Sl1, *K1B, p1; repeat from * to end of row
• Row 2 (wrong side): Sl1, knit to end of row

The slipped stitch (Sl1) at the beginning of every row creates a neat, chained selvedge edge, which is particularly useful when seaming pieces together, as it provides a clean and consistent join. Knitting through the back loop (K1B) twists each knit stitch slightly, adding structure and definition to the fabric — a technique that pairs beautifully with variegated or self-striping yarns like That Colour Vibe, as it helps the colour changes read clearly without the stitches pooling in an unflattering way.

The cast-on method specified is the thumb method (also known as the long-tail cast-on in some traditions), which produces a firm, elastic edge well-suited to chunky-weight knitting. The initial wrong-side row after cast-on — worked as a knit row — sets up the fabric before the main pattern begins.

Raglan Shaping in Detail

The raglan shaping is a key construction feature of both garments. After working the body to the underarm, 4 stitches are cast off at the beginning of the next 2 rows to create the initial armhole opening