Cardigans in Stylecraft Special Aran with Wool - 9895 - Downloadable PDF

Cardigans in Stylecraft Special Aran with Wool - Pattern 9895

What Is Being Made

This downloadable PDF pattern provides instructions for knitting two cardigan designs in a classic round neck style. The pattern accommodates five size ranges, from 81-86cm bust (32-34 inches) through to 122-127cm bust (48-50 inches), making it suitable for a wide range of body measurements. The cardigans feature full-length sleeves and are designed as intermediate-level knitting projects.

Garment Specifications

The round neck cardigan includes the following measurements across the size range:

• To Fit Bust: 81-86cm, 91-97cm, 102-107cm, 112-117cm, and 122-127cm
• Actual Measurement: 97cm to 139cm depending on size selected
• Full Length: 62cm to 73cm
• Sleeve Length: 46cm to 48cm

Knitting Techniques Used

This pattern employs several fundamental and intermediate knitting techniques. The construction begins with ribbed edging created using a two-by-two rib pattern, which provides elasticity and a professional finish. The pattern includes increases and decreases to shape the garment, utilizing make-one (M1) increases and rib2tog decreases to achieve the desired silhouette. The back piece is worked flat from a cast-on foundation, with shaping integrated throughout the body and sleeve sections.

Stitches Used

The primary stitches featured in this cardigan pattern are:

• Knit Stitch (K): The fundamental stitch forming the main fabric
• Purl Stitch (P): Used in combination with knit stitches to create textured ribbing
• Two-by-Two Rib (K2, P2): Creates the elastic ribbed edging at the hem and forms the foundation pattern
• Make-One (M1): An increase technique used for shaping
• Rib2tog: A decrease method integrated within the ribbed sections

Materials and Yarn Weight

The pattern is designed to be worked in Stylecraft Special Aran with Wool, an aran-weight yarn. Aran-weight yarn is a medium-weight yarn that knits to a standard gauge, making it ideal for creating garments with good drape and structure. The pattern specifies the use of 4mm knitting needles for the ribbed sections, with specific yardage and quantity requirements detailed in the full pattern documentation. The inclusion of wool in the yarn composition provides warmth, elasticity, and durability suitable for a cardigan that will see regular wear.

Pattern Format

This is a downloadable PDF pattern, allowing crafters to access the complete instructions digitally. The pattern includes detailed schematics, measurement charts for all five sizes, and row-by-row instructions for constructing the back, front, and sleeve pieces of the cardigan.