Cardigan and Waistcoat in Stylecraft Impressions - 10011 - Downloadable PDF

Cardigan and Waistcoat in Stylecraft Impressions – Pattern 10011

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern from Stylecraft includes two separate designs: a classic V-neck cardigan and a sleeveless waistcoat, both worked in Stylecraft Impressions aran-weight yarn. The pattern is rated intermediate in difficulty and covers a generous range of sizes, making it an excellent choice for knitters looking to create versatile, textured knitwear with a polished finish.

Size Range and Fit

Both garments are sized to fit a bust measurement of 81/86 cm up to 122/127 cm (32/34 in to 48/50 in), spanning five size options. The cardigan has an actual chest measurement ranging from 103 cm to 143 cm (41¼ in to 57¼ in), indicating a relaxed, comfortable fit with generous ease. The full length ranges from 56 cm to 67 cm (22 in to 26½ in) depending on size, and the cardigan sleeve length runs from 45 cm to 47 cm (17¾ in to 18½ in).

Design 1: The Cardigan

The cardigan is a long-sleeved, V-neck design featuring an all-over textured stitch pattern worked throughout the body and sleeves. The V-neck shaping is achieved through gradual decreases at the neck edge, creating a clean, elegant neckline. Shoulder shaping is worked with cast-off rows at the side edge, giving the garment a well-structured finish. Armhole placement is marked with stitch markers for precision.

Techniques Used in the Cardigan

• Textured rib-style pattern: A four-row repeat combining knit and purl stitches on both right-side and wrong-side rows, creating a subtle, tactile surface texture across the entire garment.
• V-neck shaping: Decreases are worked at the neck edge on specific rows, first every 4th row and then every 6th row, producing a smooth, gradual V-neckline.
• Shoulder shaping: Stitches are cast off in pattern at the beginning of right-side rows to form a neat shoulder seam.
• Stitch markers: Used to denote the front edge (V-neck start) and armhole position simultaneously.
• Two-colour construction: The cardigan uses a Main Colour (MC) and a Contrast Colour (CC), adding a subtle design detail.

Stitches Used in the Cardigan

• Knit stitch (k)
• Purl stitch (p)
• Yarn forward (yfwd)
• Decrease (dec) – used in neck and shoulder shaping
• Increase (inc)
• Four-row texture pattern combining k1, p1 ribbing variations on alternating rows

Materials for the Cardigan

• Yarn: Stylecraft Impressions 100g balls – MC in Umbrella 5403, CC in Grand Canal 5401
• MC quantity: 5 to 8 balls depending on size
• CC quantity: 1 ball across all sizes
• Needles: A pair of 3.75mm (UK 9 / USA 5) knitting needles and a pair of 4.5mm (UK 7 / USA 7) knitting needles
• Notions: Stitch markers, 5 buttons measuring 2 cm (¾ in)

Design 2: The Waistcoat

The waistcoat is a sleeveless version that shares the same textured stitch construction and size range as the cardigan but is worked as a single-colour garment. It is a slightly simpler make due to the absence of sleeves, making it a practical intermediate project