Cardigan & Jumper in Stylecraft Bellissima - 9585 - Downloadable PDF

Cardigan & Jumper in Stylecraft Bellissima DK – Pattern 9585

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern from Stylecraft presents two easy-knit designs: a classic cardigan and a jumper (pullover), both worked in Bellissima DK yarn. The pattern is labelled as an easy knit despite sitting at an intermediate level overall, making it an excellent project for knitters who are comfortable with basic shaping and are ready to tackle garment construction with a touch more detail. Both designs are offered in a generous size range, covering bust measurements from 81/86 cm (32/34 in) through to 122/127 cm (48/50 in), with five sizes in total.

The Cardigan

The cardigan is a relaxed, wearable design with actual bust measurements ranging from 103 cm (40½ in) to 143 cm (56¼ in), giving a comfortable, slightly oversized fit across all sizes. The full length ranges from 65 cm to 76 cm (25½ in to 30 in), and the sleeve length is approximately 36–38 cm (14¼–15 in), making it a mid-length sleeve suitable for year-round wear.

Construction and Techniques – Cardigan

The cardigan is knitted flat in separate pieces and seamed. Key construction features include:

• Two-colour design: The lower body and ribbed sections are worked in yarn B (Smoked Pearl 3929), while the main body above is worked in yarn A (Double Denim 3931) in stocking stitch.
• Textured rib border: The lower back begins with a 4-row moss stitch or seed stitch-style rib pattern — alternating knit and purl stitches on both right-side and wrong-side rows — which creates a firm, non-curling edge with attractive texture.
• Stocking stitch body: After the ribbed section, yarn B is broken off and yarn A is joined. The main body is then worked in classic stocking stitch (knit on right side, purl on wrong side), which forms the smooth, clean fabric of the garment.
• Shaping: Gradual increases are worked on a wrong-side row to transition from the rib section to the wider stocking stitch body, ensuring a smooth silhouette. Shoulder shaping is achieved through cast-off rows at the beginning of successive rows.
• Pocket linings: The pattern includes instructions to make two pocket linings, indicating inset pockets are a feature of the cardigan — a practical and polished detail.

Stitches Used – Cardigan

• Moss stitch / seed stitch rib (4-row repeat alternating K1, P1 sequences) for the lower border
• Stocking stitch for the main body and sleeves
• Standard cast-on and cast-off techniques
• Increasing within pattern rows for shaping

Materials – Cardigan

• Yarn A: Stylecraft Bellissima DK, shade Double Denim 3931 — 3, 4, 4, 4, 5 x 100g balls
• Yarn B: Stylecraft Bellissima DK, shade Smoked Pearl 3929 — 2, 2, 2, 3, 3 x 100g balls
• Needles: 1 pair 4 mm (UK 8 / USA 6) knitting needles
• Notions: Stitch holders

The Jumper

The jumper is a coordinating pullover design worked in the same yarn and weight, offering actual bust measurements from 108 cm (42½ in) to 148 cm (58¼ in). It is slightly shorter in body length than the cardigan, with a full length of 56–67 cm