Cardigans in Stylecraft Fusion Chunky - 9943 - Downloadable PDF

Cardigans in Stylecraft Fusion Chunky – Pattern 9943: Two Chunky Knit Cardigan Designs

Pattern 9943 from Stylecraft is a downloadable PDF knitting pattern featuring two distinct cardigan designs worked in Stylecraft Fusion Chunky yarn. Suitable for intermediate knitters, this pattern covers a generous size range — from a 81–86 cm (32–34 in) bust up to a 122–127 cm (48–50 in) bust — making it an inclusive choice for a wide variety of body types. Both designs are classic, wearable cardigans with a relaxed, cosy aesthetic that suits the chunky weight beautifully.

Design One: Broad Striped Cardigan

The Broad Striped Cardigan is a boldly striped, chunky knit cardigan worked in at least two colours, referred to in the pattern as colour A and colour B. The stripe sequence is worked in broad, clearly defined blocks, giving the finished garment a graphic, contemporary look that is both eye-catching and timeless. The relaxed actual measurements — ranging from approximately 103 cm (40½ in) up to 143 cm (56¼ in) — indicate a comfortable, eased fit designed for everyday wear.

Construction and Shaping

The cardigan is worked in separate pieces — including a Right Front and presumably a Left Front, Back, and Sleeves — which are then seamed together. The Right Front begins with stitches cast on using 5.5 mm needles and colour A, with the number of stitches varying by size. Shaping and structure are achieved through straightforward row-by-row knitting, with the pattern clearly indicating right-side (RS) and wrong-side (WS) rows. A marker is placed on the RS of the work to help knitters keep track of orientation during later shaping stages — a helpful touch for intermediate-level makers.

Buttonholes and Button Band

The front bands incorporate integrated buttonholes worked directly into the garter stitch fabric. The buttonhole is formed using a simple k2tog, yfwd (knit two together, yarn forward) technique, creating a neat, small eyelet-style opening. Multiple buttonhole rows are worked at intervals specified per size, ensuring the buttons are evenly spaced along the front opening regardless of which size is being made.

Techniques Used

• Garter stitch (knit every row) — used throughout the body and front bands, giving the fabric a squishy, reversible texture with natural stretch
• Stripe colour changes — broad stripes alternating between colour A and colour B
• Integrated buttonholes using k2tog and yfwd
• RS/WS marker placement to assist with shaping
• Seamed construction joining separately knitted pieces

Stitches Used

• Garter stitch — the primary stitch pattern throughout
• k2tog (knit two together) — a simple right-leaning decrease used in buttonhole construction
• yfwd (yarn forward) — creates the buttonhole eyelet

Finished Measurements – Broad Striped Cardigan

• To fit bust: 81–86, 91–97, 102–107, 112–117, 122–127 cm (32–34, 36–38, 40–42, 44–46, 48–50 in)
• Actual measurement: 103–143 cm (40½–56¼ in)
• Full length: approximately 60–71 cm (23¾–28 in)
• Sleeve length: approximately 46–48 cm (18–19 in)

Design Two: Second Cardigan Design

Pattern 9943 includes a second cardigan design, also worked in Stylecraft Fusion Chunky. While the full details of the second design are not entirely captured in the available pattern extract, it is presented alongside the Broad Striped