Sweater & Cardigan in Hayfield Aran Tweed - 7709 - Downloadable PDF

Hayfield Bonus Aran Tweed Sweater & Cardigan – Pattern 7709 – Detailed Summary

Pattern 7709 from Hayfield is a knitting pattern offering two classic designs in one downloadable PDF: a pullover sweater and a button-front cardigan, both worked in the richly textured Hayfield Bonus Aran Tweed yarn. These are timeless, structured garments featuring traditional Aran-style cable panels combined with smooth stocking stitch, making them ideal projects for confident knitters looking to create wardrobe staples with heritage appeal.

Sizes and Fit

Both garments are sized to fit a wide range of bust measurements, making this pattern notably inclusive:

• To fit bust: 81/86 cm (32/34 in) through to 132/137 cm (52/54 in) — six sizes in total
• Actual finished bust measurement: 90 cm (35½ in) to 142 cm (56 in), providing a comfortable, relaxed fit
• Full length: 60 cm (23¾ in) to 68 cm (26¾ in) depending on size
• Sleeve length: 46–48 cm (18–19 in), noted as adjustable to suit personal preference

The generous size range — explicitly described as including larger sizes — makes this pattern accessible to a broad audience of knitters.

The Sweater Design

The pullover sweater is a classic over-the-head style worked in Hayfield Bonus Aran Tweed shade 709. It features a combination of stocking stitch body sections and a structured cable panel, giving the finished garment a traditional Aran character with a contemporary, wearable silhouette. A stitch holder is required during construction, typically used when holding neckline stitches while other sections are completed — a standard technique in set-in or round-neck sweater construction.

Yarn Requirements for the Sweater

• Yarn: Hayfield Bonus Aran Tweed, shade 709, in 400g balls
• Quantity: 1 ball for the smallest size, rising to 2 balls for sizes 91/97 cm and above

The Cardigan Design

The button-front cardigan is worked in Hayfield Bonus Aran Tweed shade 710 and shares the same cable and stocking stitch construction as the sweater. The cardigan features a neat button band and requires 6 buttons for the three smallest sizes and 7 buttons for the three larger sizes. The button band adds a polished, structured finish typical of classic Aran cardigans.

Yarn Requirements for the Cardigan

• Yarn: Hayfield Bonus Aran Tweed, shade 710, in 400g balls
• Quantity: 2 balls across all sizes

Materials Required

• Knitting needles: One pair of 5mm (UK6 / USA8) needles for the main fabric
• Knitting needles: One pair of 4mm (UK8 / USA6) needles for ribbing and borders
• Cable needle (CN) for working the cable panel stitches
• Stitch holder (required for the sweater)
• Buttons: 6 or 7 depending on size (for the cardigan)

Yarn: Hayfield Bonus Aran Tweed

Hayfield Bonus Aran Tweed is an Aran weight yarn, meaning it falls into the medium-heavy category of yarn weights — heavier than DK but lighter than chunky. Aran weight yarns are well suited to cable knitting because the extra body and stitch definition help cables stand out clearly against the background fabric. The tweed character of this yarn typically introduces flecks