Sweater, Scarf and Hat in Stylecraft Dream Catcher DK - 9597 - Downloadable PDF

Sweater, Scarf and Hat in Stylecraft Dream Catcher DK – Pattern 9597

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern from Stylecraft includes three coordinating designs: a classic drop-shoulder-style sweater, a scarf, and a hat, all worked in Stylecraft Dream Catcher DK. The pattern is rated intermediate in difficulty and is an excellent choice for knitters who are comfortable with basic shaping and simple lace techniques. The collection is designed to make the most of Dream Catcher DK's unique self-patterning colour effect, allowing each project to develop its own original, naturally variegated appearance without any need to manually match colours.

About Stylecraft Dream Catcher DK

A key feature of this pattern is the yarn itself. Stylecraft Dream Catcher DK is a distinctive yarn that produces a unique, unpredictable patterning of colours from a single ball. The pattern specifically advises knitters to work the yarn as it comes from the ball — without attempting to match up colours — so that each finished piece develops its own individually coloured character. The colourway used in the photographed samples is Arapaho 3955. Alternative yarn suggestions listed in the pattern include Stylecraft Linen Drape, Stylecraft Tweedy, and Stylecraft Classique Cotton DK, though knitters are advised to check meterage carefully if substituting.

The Sweater

Sizing and Measurements

The sweater is worked to fit bust sizes ranging from 81–86 cm (32–34 in) up to 122–127 cm (48–50 in), making it an inclusive design that spans five size options. Actual finished measurements range from 93 cm (36¾ in) to 135 cm (53¼ in) in circumference, with a full length of 62–73 cm (24½–28¾ in) and a sleeve length of 46–48 cm (18–19 in) depending on size.

Construction

The sweater is constructed with both the back and front worked identically, simplifying the knitting process considerably. Pieces are worked flat from the bottom up. The design features a ribbed hem and cuff border worked on smaller needles, transitioning to a lace panel on the main body worked on larger needles.

Stitches and Techniques

• Rib stitch: A k1, p1 rib is established using a thumb method cast-on and worked for 10 rows to create the lower border. The rib is maintained as a 7-stitch border on each side throughout the body, framing the central lace panel.
• Lace panel: The central body pattern features a repeating lace motif incorporating yarn-forward (yfwd) increases, k2tog (knit two together) decreases, and sl 1, k1, psso (slip one, knit one, pass slipped stitch over) decreases. These paired increases and decreases create an eyelet or leaf-like lace effect while keeping the stitch count constant.
• Thumb method cast-on: Specified for the start of the back and front pieces.
• Stocking stitch sections flank the lace repeat, with wrong-side rows worked as purl across the central stitches and rib across the border stitches.

Needles and Materials

• Needles: A pair of 3¼ mm (UK 10 / USA 3) knitting needles for the ribbed sections, and a pair of 4 mm (UK 8 / USA 6) knitting needles for the main body and lace pattern.
• Yarn: Stylecraft Dream Catcher DK in 150 g balls — 3 balls for sizes 81–86 cm through 112–117 cm, and 4 balls for the largest size (122–127 cm).

The Scarf