Sweater in Hayfield Bonus DK - 10593 - Downloadable PDF

Hayfield Bonus DK Sweater – Pattern 10593: A Detailed Knitting Guide

Pattern 10593 from Hayfield is a downloadable PDF knitting pattern for a classic pullover sweater worked in Hayfield Bonus DK yarn. Designed for intermediate knitters, this project combines everyday stitch techniques with a structured cable panel detail, resulting in a garment that is both practical and visually interesting. The pattern covers six sizes, making it accessible to a wide range of body types, from a 32/34 inch chest right through to a generous 52/54 inch chest.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a knitted sweater — a pullover-style jumper with set-in or structured sleeves. The finished garment features a 28 cm (11 inch) zip fastener, which is an unusual and practical design detail that adds a contemporary edge to an otherwise classic silhouette. The sweater is worked in pieces and seamed together, a traditional construction method well suited to intermediate knitters who are comfortable managing multiple pattern pieces.

Size Range and Finished Measurements

• Size S: To fit 81/86 cm (32/34 inch) chest — finished width 113 cm (44½ inches), full length 64 cm (25¼ inches), sleeve length 42 cm (16½ inches)
• Size M: To fit 91/97 cm (36/38 inch) chest — finished width 124 cm (48¾ inches), full length 66 cm (26 inches), sleeve length 42 cm (16½ inches)
• Size L: To fit 102/107 cm (40/42 inch) chest — finished width 133 cm (52½ inches), full length 68 cm (26¾ inches), sleeve length 43 cm (17 inches)
• Size XL: To fit 112/117 cm (44/46 inch) chest — finished width 144 cm (56¾ inches), full length 70 cm (27½ inches), sleeve length 44 cm (17¼ inches)
• Size XXL: To fit 122/127 cm (48/50 inch) chest — finished width 153 cm (60¼ inches), full length 72 cm (28¼ inches), sleeve length 44 cm (17¼ inches)
• Size XXXL: To fit 132/137 cm (52/54 inch) chest — finished width 164 cm (64½ inches), full length 74 cm (29¼ inches), sleeve length 44 cm (17¼ inches)

Yarn and Materials

The pattern is written specifically for Hayfield Bonus DK (shade 572 Electric Pink), a 100g double knitting weight yarn. The number of balls required ranges from 5 balls for size S up to 8 balls for size XXXL. Hayfield Bonus DK is a well-known, widely available yarn valued for its durability, softness, and excellent stitch definition — qualities that make it particularly well suited to showing off both stocking stitch and cable textures.

In addition to yarn, knitters will need the following materials:

• One pair of 4 mm (UK 8 / USA 6) knitting needles — used for the main body and sleeves
• One pair of 3¼ mm (UK 10 / USA 3) knitting needles — typically used for ribbed edgings and welts
• A cable needle — essential for working the cable panel on the sleeves
• Stitch holders — for holding live stitches during shaping
• A 28 cm (11 inch) zip fastener — a key finishing component of this design

Tension

Achieving the correct tension is critical to ensuring the finished sweater matches the stated measurements. The pattern specifies two tension measurements:

• 22 stitches and 28 rows to 10 cm (4 inches) over stocking stitch using 4 mm needles
• 16 stitches to 6 cm (2½ inches) over the sleeve cable panel using