Sweaters in Stylecraft That Colour Vibe - 10024 - Downloadable PDF

Sweaters in Stylecraft That Colour Vibe 10024 – Pattern Summary

Pattern 10024 from Stylecraft is a downloadable PDF featuring two easy-knit sweater designs worked in That Colour Vibe chunky yarn. The pattern is graded across five sizes, fitting a bust measurement of 81/86 cm to 122/127 cm (32/34 in to 48/50 in), making it an inclusive and accessible choice for a wide range of knitters. Both designs are rated as beginner-friendly, making this an ideal pattern for those new to garment knitting or looking for a relaxed, enjoyable project in a chunky weight yarn.

Designs Included

Round Neck Sweater

The Round Neck Sweater is a classic, wearable pullover featuring a neat round neckline. It is a straightforward construction that suits beginner knitters while still producing a polished, stylish finished garment. The sweater is worked in pieces — front, back, and sleeves — and seamed together, a traditional approach that helps knitters build foundational garment-making skills.

The actual finished measurements are generously sized, with a positive ease built in across all sizes:

• Actual bust: 107 cm / 42 in up to 147 cm / 58 in
• Full length: 60 cm / 23¾ in up to 71 cm / 28 in
• Sleeve length: 46 cm / 18 in up to 48 cm / 19 in

The sweater begins with a k1, p1 rib border worked on 5mm needles, which creates a neat, stretchy edge at the hem and cuffs. After the ribbing section, stitches are decreased on a dedicated decrease row to shape the transition into the body, and the work then continues on 6mm needles for the main fabric. This needle-size change is a common technique in chunky knitting to create a firmer, more structured ribbed border while keeping the body fabric relaxed and drapey.

Techniques and Stitches Used

Both designs in this pattern draw on a small, approachable set of knitting techniques, making the pattern well-suited to beginners who are ready to move on from scarves and simple accessories to their first sweater project.

• K1, P1 Rib: A classic two-row repeating rib stitch formed by alternating knit and purl stitches. It is used for the welts, cuffs, and neckband, providing elasticity and a tidy finish.
• Stocking Stitch (implied in body sections): The main body fabric of chunky sweaters at this level typically uses stocking stitch — knit on right side rows, purl on wrong side rows — which creates a smooth, classic knitted fabric that showcases the colourway of the yarn beautifully.
• Decrease rows: A shaped decrease row is worked at the transition between the rib border and the main body, ensuring the correct stitch count for the body fabric and a smooth silhouette.
• Seaming: The garment pieces are knitted flat and joined, giving knitters practice with finishing techniques.

Materials Required

The pattern is specifically designed for Stylecraft That Colour Vibe, a chunky weight yarn sold in 100g balls. The colourway referenced in the pattern is Happy. The quantity of yarn required varies by size:

• Round Neck Sweater: 10 balls (smallest size) up to 14 balls (largest size) of Stylecraft That Colour Vibe in 100g balls

Two needle sizes are required for this pattern:

• 5mm knitting needles — used for the ribbed borders and cuffs
• 6mm knitting needles — used for the main body and sleeves

Stylecraft That Colour Vibe is a self-striping or variegated chunky yarn, meaning the colour transitions are built into the yarn itself. This makes it especially appealing for beginner knitters, as the yarn does the decor