Sweater, Hat and Scarf in Stylecraft Special Aran with Wool - 9820 - Downloadable PDF

Stylecraft Special Aran with Wool Pattern 9820 – Sweater, Hat and Scarf Knitting Pattern

Pattern 9820 from Stylecraft is a downloadable PDF knitting pattern offering three coordinating designs in one package: a textured cable sweater, a matching hat, and a scarf. All three pieces are worked in Stylecraft Special Aran with Wool, a premium aran-weight yarn that blends the softness and warmth of wool with the easy-care properties of acrylic. This is an intermediate-level knitting pattern, making it an excellent choice for knitters who are comfortable with basic techniques and ready to tackle cables and textured stitch patterns.

Yarn and Materials

All three designs in this pattern use Stylecraft Special Aran with Wool yarn, an aran-weight yarn worked on 5mm knitting needles. The pattern specifies that a cable panel of 34 stitches measures 13.5cm (5¼in) using 5mm needles. As with all knitting patterns, achieving the correct tension is essential, and knitters are advised to work a tension square before beginning.

• Yarn: Stylecraft Special Aran with Wool
• Weight: Aran
• Needles: 5mm knitting needles (or size required to achieve correct tension)
• Format: Downloadable PDF

Design 1 – Cable and Textured Sweater

The sweater is the centrepiece of this pattern collection and is designed to fit a wide range of sizes, making it a versatile addition to any wardrobe. The pattern includes five sizes ranging from a 81–86cm (32–34in) to a 122–127cm (48–50in) bust measurement, with actual garment measurements spanning from 99cm (39in) to 139cm (54¾in), providing a comfortable, relaxed fit across all sizes. The inclusion of larger sizes is highlighted as a key feature of this pattern.

Sweater Measurements

• To Fit Bust: 81–86cm / 91–97cm / 102–107cm / 112–117cm / 122–127cm (32–34in to 48–50in)
• Actual Measurement: 99cm / 109cm / 119cm / 129cm / 139cm
• Full Length: 58cm / 60cm / 64cm / 67cm / 69cm
• Sleeve Length: 43cm / 43cm / 44cm / 45cm / 45cm

Sweater Techniques and Stitches

The sweater combines two primary stitch patterns to create a rich, tactile fabric with visual interest across both the body and the sleeves. The body of the sweater is worked in double moss stitch, a classic reversible texture stitch that creates a neat, slightly raised fabric with excellent drape and warmth. Double moss stitch is achieved by alternating knit and purl stitches in a specific sequence across multiple rows, resulting in a fabric that is more substantial and defined than standard moss stitch.

The sleeves feature a cable pattern, worked over a panel of 34 stitches. Cables are created by crossing groups of stitches over one another using a cable needle, producing the characteristic twisted rope or braid effect that is a hallmark of traditional Aran knitting. The combination of double moss stitch on the body and cable panels on the sleeves gives this sweater a classic, heritage-inspired aesthetic.

Tension

• Body tension: 20 stitches and 24 rows to 10cm (4in) over double moss stitch on 5mm needles
• Sleeve tension: 26 stitches and 24 rows to 10cm (4in) over sleeve cable pattern on 5mm needles
• Cable panel: 34 stitches measures 13.5cm (5¼in) on 5mm needles

Design 2 – Matching Knitted Hat

The hat is designed to coordinate with the sweater and scarf, creating a complete, cohesive knitwear set. It is available in