Jumper and Cardigan in Stylecraft Monet & Jeanie - 9620 - Downloadable PDF

Stylecraft 9620: Jumper and Cardigan in Monet & Jeanie – Pattern Summary

Stylecraft pattern 9620 is a downloadable PDF knitting pattern offering two classic knitwear designs: a pullover jumper and a cardigan, both worked in Stylecraft Monet and Stylecraft Jeanie yarns at aran weight. Described as easy knit designs, these projects are well suited to intermediate knitters who are comfortable with basic shaping and ribbing, yet the straightforward stitch construction also makes them approachable for confident beginners looking to progress. The pattern is notable for its inclusive sizing, covering a wide chest/bust range from 81–86 cm (32–34 in) up to 122–127 cm (48–50 in), making it a versatile wardrobe staple for many body types.

About the Yarns: Stylecraft Monet & Jeanie

Both designs are worked in Stylecraft Monet and Stylecraft Jeanie, two aran-weight yarns from the Stylecraft range. Using an aran-weight yarn gives these garments a satisfying, relatively quick knit with a cosy, substantial fabric. The combination of these two specific Stylecraft yarns likely produces a fabric with interesting colour or texture character, consistent with the brand's reputation for accessible, quality craft yarns.

Needles

The pattern uses two needle sizes:

• 4.5mm needles – used for the ribbed welts and cuffs
• 5mm needles – used for the main body fabric worked in stocking stitch

Design One: The Jumper (Pullover)

Measurements and Sizing

The jumper is offered in five sizes with the following actual (finished) measurements:

• To fit chest/bust: 81–86, 91–97, 102–107, 112–117, 122–127 cm (32–34, 36–38, 40–42, 44–46, 48–50 in)
• Actual measurement: 94, 104, 114, 124, 134 cm (37, 41, 45, 48¾, 52¾ in)
• Full length: 58, 60, 64, 67, 69 cm (22¾, 23¾, 25¼, 26½, 27¼ in)
• Sleeve length: 45, 46, 47, 48, 48 cm (17¾, 18, 18½, 19, 19 in)

Construction and Techniques

The jumper is constructed in the traditional flat, seamed method, with separate back, front, and sleeve pieces sewn together on completion. The back begins by casting on 86, 96, 104, 114, or 122 stitches depending on size, using 4.5mm needles.

Stitches Used

• 2x2 Rib (k2, p2 rib): The lower welt is worked in a knit 2, purl 2 rib pattern for 16 rows (rows 1 and 2 repeated eight times in total), creating a neat, elasticated hem. The rib is carefully adjusted at each end of the row to accommodate the different stitch counts across the five sizes.
• Stocking Stitch (st-st): After the rib welt, the needle size is changed to 5mm and the main body is worked in stocking stitch — knit on right-side rows, purl on wrong-side rows — producing a smooth, classic fabric. The back is worked straight in stocking stitch until it measures 39, 39, 41, 43, or 44 cm before any armhole shaping begins.

Design Two: The Cardigan

Measurements and Sizing

The cardigan shares the same actual measurements