Decorated Sweater in Hayfield Bonus DK - 10269 - Downloadable PDF

Decorated Sweater in Hayfield Bonus DK – Pattern 10269

This knitting pattern (number 10269) from Hayfield produces a beautifully decorated sweater worked in Hayfield Bonus DK yarn. Designed for intermediate knitters, the pattern covers a generous range of sizes — from a 32/34" chest (Size S) all the way up to a 52/54" chest (Size XXXL) — making it a versatile choice for a wide variety of body types. The finished sweater is a classic, wearable garment with a decorative lace element that elevates it beyond a plain everyday knit.

What Is Being Made

The pattern produces a pullover sweater with set-in or shaped sleeves, worked in separate pieces that are seamed together. The garment features a decorative lace panel or all-over lace pattern as its signature design detail, giving the sweater its "decorated" character. The finished widths range from approximately 117 cm (46") at Size S up to 167 cm (65¾") at Size XXXL, with full lengths ranging from 59 cm (23¼") to 69 cm (27¼") depending on size. Sleeve length is a consistent 45 cm (17¾") across all sizes, making the sleeve construction straightforward regardless of which size you are knitting.

Sizes Available

• S – 81/86 cm (32/34") chest
• M – 91/97 cm (36/38") chest
• L – 102/107 cm (40/42") chest
• XL – 112/117 cm (44/46") chest
• XXL – 122/127 cm (48/50") chest
• XXXL – 132/137 cm (52/54") chest

Techniques Used

As an intermediate-level pattern, this sweater requires a solid foundation in standard knitting techniques as well as the ability to follow a lace pattern. Lace knitting involves working a sequence of yarn-overs and decreases in a precise order to create an open, decorative fabric with intentional holes forming a motif or all-over texture. This technique requires careful attention to stitch counts across each row and is best suited to knitters who are comfortable moving beyond basic knit-and-purl projects.

Additional techniques involved in constructing this sweater include:

• Ribbing – typically used at the cuffs, hem, and neckband to create a neat, stretchy border that holds its shape
• Shaping – increases and decreases are used to shape the armholes, sleeves, and neckline for a well-fitted finish
• Seaming – the sweater is knitted in separate pieces (front, back, and sleeves) and then joined using mattress stitch or a preferred seaming method
• Tension/gauge management – achieving the correct tension is especially important when working lace, as the open fabric can easily distort if the gauge is off

Stitches Used

• Lace pattern – the primary decorative stitch, worked on 4mm needles at a tension of 20 stitches and 30 rows to 10 cm / 4"
• Knit and purl stitches – the fundamental building blocks of the fabric and any ribbed edgings
• Yarn-overs (YO) – used within the lace pattern to create decorative eyelets
• Decreases (such as k2tog or ssk) – paired with yarn-overs in the lace repeat to maintain stitch count and create the pattern's visual design
• Rib stitch – worked on the smaller 3¼mm needles for neat, elasticated borders

Materials Required

The pattern is designed specifically for Hayfield Bonus DK yarn, a reliable and widely available double knitting weight yarn sold in 100g balls