Cardigans in Stylecraft Grace Aran - 10019 - Downloadable PDF

Cardigans in Stylecraft Grace Aran – Pattern 10019: Two Easy Aran Knit Cardigan Designs

Pattern 10019 from Stylecraft is a downloadable PDF knitting pattern featuring two distinct cardigan designs worked in Stylecraft Grace Aran weight yarn. Described as easy difficulty, this pattern is well suited to beginner and confident beginner knitters looking to build their garment-making skills. The pattern generously includes a wide range of sizes, from 81/86 cm (32/34 in) up to 132/137 cm (52/54 in) to fit the bust, making it an inclusive choice for knitters of all shapes.

Designs Included in This Pattern

Design One: V Neck Cardigan

The first design is a classic V Neck Cardigan worked in a colourwork stripe combination using three shades of Stylecraft Grace Aran. The cardigan features a neat ribbed welt and cuffs, set-in or straight sleeves, and a tidy front selvedge stitch that gives the button bands a clean, professional finish.

Colours used for the V Neck Cardigan:

• MC – Long Grass 2153
• CC1 – Evergreen 2158
• CC2 – Hip 2152

The structured k2, p2 rib is used for the welts and cuffs, providing elasticity and a snug fit at the hem and sleeve ends. The ribbing is worked with a maintained front selvedge stitch on the left front, which is a simple but effective technique that keeps edges tidy and makes seaming and picking up stitches much easier. After the rib section, stitches are decreased on a wrong-side row to shape the transition into the main body fabric, and needle size is increased from 4 mm to 5 mm to achieve the correct tension in the body of the garment.

Actual finished measurements for the V Neck Cardigan span:

• Actual bust: 96 cm (37¾ in) to 147 cm (58 in)
• Full length: 64 cm (25¼ in) to 78 cm (30¾ in)
• Sleeve length: 43 cm (17 in) to 45 cm (17¾ in)

Design Two: Round Neck Cardigan

The second design is a Round Neck Cardigan, also worked in Stylecraft Grace Aran. Like its V-neck counterpart, this design is rated easy and is constructed using straightforward knitting techniques appropriate for beginners progressing into garment knitting. The round neckline offers a more casual, relaxed look compared to the V neck version, making it a versatile wardrobe staple.

Both cardigans share the same size range and general construction approach, allowing knitters to choose the neckline style that best suits their preference while working from the same yarn requirements and needle specifications.

Techniques and Stitches Used

Both cardigan designs in this pattern rely on a small, accessible set of knitting techniques, making them genuinely achievable for beginner knitters:

• K2, P2 Rib: Used for welts and cuffs. Ribbing is created by alternating knit and purl stitches in a regular sequence, producing a stretchy, textured fabric that hugs the body at hems and cuffs.
• Selvedge stitches: A front selvedge stitch is maintained on the left front panel to keep edges neat and facilitate clean finishing.
• Rib decreases: A shaped decrease row (rib2tog) is worked on the wrong side to reduce stitch count smoothly before transitioning to the main body fabric.
• Stocking stitch / main body fabric: The body of both cardigans is worked in a straightforward knitted fabric using the larger needle size.
• Colourwork with multiple yarns: The V Neck Cardigan uses three colours (MC, CC1, CC2), introducing beginner-friendly stripe or colour-block