Sweaters in Hayfield DK with Wool - 7150 - Downloadable PDF

Hayfield DK with Wool Pattern 7150 – Knitted Sweaters in Two Classic Styles

Pattern Hayfield DK with Wool 7150 is a downloadable PDF knitting pattern offering two classic, wearable sweater designs for adults: a Round Neck Sweater and a Polo Neck Sweater. Both styles are described as Easy Knit, making this an excellent choice for confident beginners and intermediate knitters alike. The pattern covers a generous range of sizes, from 81/86 cm (32/34 in) to 132/137 cm (52/54 in) bust or chest, with actual finished measurements spanning 90 cm to 141 cm, ensuring a comfortable, relaxed fit across all sizes.

Design Overview

Round Neck Sweater

The Round Neck Sweater is a timeless, everyday pullover featuring a classic crew-style neckline. It is worked in Hayfield DK with Wool shade 106 and requires 4 to 5 balls of 100g yarn depending on size. The round neck finish gives this sweater a clean, versatile look suitable for layering or wearing on its own. Raglan shaping is used to create the sleeve and body join, producing a smooth, structured silhouette without the need for set-in sleeve construction.

Polo Neck Sweater

The Polo Neck Sweater shares the same easy knit construction but features a distinctive high, folded collar that provides extra warmth and a more fashion-forward appearance. It is worked in Hayfield DK with Wool shade 097 and requires 4 to 6 balls of 100g yarn depending on size. The polo neck is a classic choice for cooler seasons and pairs well with both casual and smart outfits.

Construction and Techniques

Both sweaters are constructed using raglan shaping, a popular and beginner-friendly method in which the sleeves and body are joined at diagonal seam lines running from the underarm to the neckline. This technique eliminates the need for complex set-in sleeve shaping and creates a neat, fitted upper body. Raglan construction is worked by decreasing stitches at regular intervals on both the body pieces and the sleeves simultaneously, gradually reducing the stitch count as the yoke is formed.

The pattern uses a thumb method cast on, a sturdy and elastic cast-on technique well suited to ribbed edges and garment hems. Decreases are worked at each end of rows to shape the raglan lines, and stitch holders are used to hold live stitches — particularly at the neckline — while other sections are completed, allowing for a neat and tidy neck finish.

Stitches Used

• Stocking stitch (st-st) – The main fabric stitch, formed by alternating knit rows on the right side and purl rows on the wrong side, creating a smooth, flat surface on the front of the fabric.
• Rib stitch – Used for the welts, cuffs, and neckbands, providing stretch and a neat, professional edge.
• Knit (k) and Purl (p) – The two fundamental knitting stitches that form the basis of all fabric in this pattern.
• Decrease stitches – Including techniques such as pass slipped stitch over (psso) and knitting stitches together (tog), used to shape the raglan lines and neckline.
• Slip stitch (s1) – Worked knitways as part of the decrease sequences along the raglan shaping.

Materials Required

Yarn

• Hayfield DK with Wool – A double knitting weight yarn, used throughout both designs. The wool content gives the fabric warmth, stitch definition, and a pleasant drape.
• Round Neck Sweater: Shade 106 – 4 to 5 x 100g balls depending on size.
• Polo Neck Sweater: Shade 097 – 4 to 6 x 100g balls depending on size.

Needles