Jumper and Cardigan in Stylecraft Naturals Organic Cotton - 9915 - Downloadable PDF

Stylecraft 9915: Crochet Jumper and Cardigan in Naturals Organic Cotton DK

Pattern 9915 from Stylecraft is a downloadable PDF featuring two easy crochet designs: a classic cardigan (jacket) and a sweater (jumper), both worked in Stylecraft Naturals Organic Cotton DK yarn. Described as suitable for intermediate crocheters, the pattern covers a generous range of sizes to suit a wide variety of figures, making it a versatile addition to any handmade wardrobe.

Sizes and Fit

Both garments are sized to fit a bust measurement of 81–86 cm up to 122–127 cm (32/34 in to 48/50 in), spanning five sizes. The actual finished measurements are generously cut:

• Cardigan full length (approx): 65 cm to 77 cm (25½ in to 30¼ in) depending on size
• Sweater full length (approx): 58 cm to 69 cm (22¾ in to 27¼ in) depending on size
• Sleeve length (approx): 36 cm to 38 cm (14¼ in to 15 in) across sizes

Design 1: The Cardigan

The cardigan is a relaxed, open-front jacket-style garment with a structured silhouette. It is worked in separate panels — back, fronts, and sleeves — and seamed together, a construction method well suited to intermediate crocheters who are comfortable managing multiple pieces. The finished fabric has a neat, textured appearance created by the combination of stitches used throughout.

Design 2: The Sweater (Jumper)

The sweater shares the same yarn and stitch vocabulary as the cardigan but is worked as a closed, pullover-style garment. Like the cardigan, it is constructed in flat panels and seamed, giving a clean finish and allowing easy size adjustments during the making process.

Crochet Techniques and Stitches Used

Both designs are worked flat in rows, with right-side and wrong-side rows clearly distinguished in the pattern instructions. The stitch construction begins with a foundation chain, and the fabric is built using a combination of crochet stitches that give the finished pieces their distinctive texture and drape. Stitches referenced in the pattern include:

• Double crochet (dc) — used in the foundation row to establish the base of the fabric
• Triple treble (trtr) — a tall, elongated stitch worked on right-side rows, creating an open, elegant texture characteristic of these garments
• Chain stitches (ch) — used for turning chains and to count as stitches at the beginning of rows

The use of triple treble crochet is a notable feature of these designs. This is a tall stitch made by wrapping the yarn around the hook four times before inserting it, producing a long, graceful column of yarn that creates an airy, drapey fabric — ideal for a garment worked in a smooth cotton yarn. The combination of a dense double crochet foundation with rows of tall stitches gives the fabric both structure and lightness.

Hook Sizes and Materials

The pattern specifies the use of two hook sizes during construction:

• A 4.5 mm crochet hook is used to work the initial foundation chain
• A 4 mm crochet hook is then used for all subsequent rows, giving the fabric a consistent, even tension

This two-hook approach for the cast-on chain is a practical technique that prevents the foundation edge from pulling in too tightly, ensuring the finished garment lies flat and has the correct proportions. The yarn specified throughout is Stylecraft Naturals Organic Cotton DK, a DK weight yarn. As an organic cotton, it offers a smooth, breathable finish that is ideal for spring and summer garments or for those with sensitivities to animal fibres. Cotton yarn holds stitch definition well, making the tall treble stitches particularly crisp and visible in the finished fabric.

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