Easy Cable Sweater & Cardigan in Stylecraft You & Me - 9826 - Downloadable PDF

Easy Cable Sweater & Cardigan in Stylecraft You & Me DK – Pattern 9826

Pattern 9826 by Stylecraft is a downloadable PDF knitting pattern offering two easy cable designs: a classic pullover sweater and a button-front cardigan. Both garments are worked in Stylecraft You & Me DK yarn and are sized to fit a wide range of wearers, spanning from toddlers through to adult women. This makes the pattern a versatile choice for knitters who want a single design that can be worked up for girls and ladies alike.

Garments Included

• Sweater: A pullover style featuring cable detailing, worked in Stylecraft You & Me DK in the colourway Ava (3764).
• Cardigan: A button-front cardigan with matching cable design, worked in Stylecraft You & Me DK in the colourway Olivia (3766), fastened with 7 buttons.

Sizing

The pattern covers six sizes in total, ranging from girls' sizes for ages 1–2 years up to 7–9 years, and ladies' dress sizes from 8/10 through to 16/18, corresponding to chest and bust measurements of approximately 46–51 cm up to 97–102 cm (18–20 in to 38–40 in). Actual finished measurements and full lengths are clearly provided for both the sweater and cardigan across all sizes, making it straightforward to select the correct size before casting on.

Techniques Used

• Cable knitting: The defining feature of both designs, cables are worked using a cable needle to cross stitches and create the characteristic twisted rope or braid effect. The pattern is described as easy cable, making it well suited to knitters who are new to cable work or looking to build confidence with the technique.
• Ribbing: Both garments begin with a 2×2 rib (K2, P2) welt worked on 4 mm needles. This elastic edging provides a neat, fitted finish at the lower edges and cuffs.
• Stocking stitch: The main body fabric transitions into stocking stitch (knit on right side, purl on wrong side) after the rib section, providing a smooth background that sets off the cable panels effectively.
• Shaping: Shoulder shaping is achieved through cast-off rows worked at the beginning of successive rows. Stitch adjustments are also made at the transition from rib to body, including decreasing or increasing stitches as required by size to ensure the correct stitch count for the cable pattern.
• Stitch holders: Stitches for the back neck are placed on stitch holders for later finishing, a standard technique for achieving a tidy neckline join.

Stitches Used

• 2×2 Rib (K2, P2 and P2, K2 on alternate rows) – used for welts and cuffs
• Stocking Stitch – used for the main body fabric
• Cable Stitch – the key decorative element, worked with a cable needle
• Increases and decreases – including kfb (knit into front and back) and P2tog (purl two together) for stitch count adjustments at the rib-to-body transition

Materials Required

• Yarn: Stylecraft You & Me DK weight, sold in 100g balls. The sweater uses colourway Ava (3764) and the cardigan uses Olivia (3766). Quantities range from 3 to 6 balls depending on size, for both designs. Alternative yarns suggested in the pattern include Stylecraft Regatta DK and Stylecraft Batik Swirl DK, though