Womens Sweater in Hayfield Bonus DK - 10265 - Downloadable PDF

Womens Sweater in Hayfield Bonus DK – Pattern 10265

This intermediate-level knitting pattern (pattern number 10265) from Hayfield produces a classic women's sweater worked in Hayfield Bonus DK yarn. The design combines textural stitch patterns to create a garment with visual interest and timeless appeal, suitable for knitters who are comfortable with cables and multi-stitch techniques. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF and covers six sizes, making it a versatile addition to any knitter's project library.

Sizes and Measurements

The pattern is written to fit a range of chest measurements, spanning from 81/86 cm (32/34 inches) up to 132/137 cm (52/54 inches) across six sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL, and XXXL. The finished garment widths range from 116 cm (45¾ inches) at the smallest size to 167 cm (65¾ inches) at the largest. Full lengths graduate from 64 cm (25¼ inches) to 74 cm (29¼ inches) depending on size, while the sleeve length remains a consistent 44 cm (17¼ inches) across all sizes.

What Is Being Made

The finished project is a women's pullover sweater with set-in or shaped sleeves, featuring a combination of stocking stitch panels and a decorative central cable panel. The sweater is designed to be a comfortable, wearable everyday garment with a classic silhouette enhanced by the textural contrast of the cable detail running through the body.

Techniques Used

• Cable knitting – A plaited cable forms the central decorative panel of the sweater, requiring a cable needle to cross stitches and create the characteristic twisted rope effect.
• Stocking stitch – The main body fabric is worked in stocking stitch (knit on right side, purl on wrong side), providing a smooth, classic ground for the design.
• Ribbing – Smaller needles are used for the welts and cuffs, typically worked in a rib pattern to create a neat, elasticated finish at the hems and sleeve ends.
• Shaping – The pattern includes garment shaping for armholes, sleeves, and neckline, worked through increases and decreases.
• Stitch holding – A stitch holder is required, indicating that stitches are placed on hold during neckline or shoulder construction.

Stitches Used

• Stocking stitch – Used for the main body panels; tension is set at 22 stitches and 28 rows to 10 cm (4 inches) on 4mm needles.
• Central pattern stitch – A textured panel measuring 22 stitches to 10 cm (4 inches) and 8 cm (3 inches) in depth, worked as the decorative centrepiece of the sweater front.
• Plaited cable – A cable panel of 8 stitches measuring 3.5 cm (1½ inches) in width, creating the signature braided or plaited cable detail that adds dimension and craftsmanship to the design.

Materials Required

The pattern calls for Hayfield Bonus DK yarn in shade 590 Stone Marl (shade code F013), a warm neutral tone with a subtle marled texture. Each ball weighs 100g, and the number of balls required ranges from 5 balls for sizes S and M up to 7 balls for sizes XXL and XXXL. Ball quantities are based on achieving the stated tension with the specified yarn.

Two pairs of knitting needles are needed: 4mm (UK8 / USA6) needles for the main fabric and 3¼mm (UK10 / USA3) needles for the ribbed edgings. A cable needle is essential for working the plaited cable panel, and a stitch holder is required for managing live stitches during construction.

Difficulty and Suitability