Jumper and Cardigan in Stylercraft Dreamcatcher - 9728 - Downloadable PDF

Stylecraft Dreamcatcher DK Jumper and Cardigan – Pattern 9728: Detailed Summary

Pattern 9728 from Stylecraft is a downloadable PDF knitting pattern that includes two separate garment designs: a classic pullover jumper and a button-front cardigan. Both are knitted in Stylecraft Dream Catcher DK, a self-patterning double knitting yarn that creates its own unique colour effects straight from the ball. This is an intermediate-level knitting project suitable for knitters who are comfortable working basic stitch combinations and shaping techniques such as raglan armhole decreases.

About the Yarn: Stylecraft Dream Catcher DK

A key feature of this pattern is the use of Stylecraft Dream Catcher DK, a double knitting weight yarn sold in 150g balls. Dream Catcher has a unique self-patterning colour sequence built into each ball, meaning the yarn produces its own organic colour transitions as you knit. The pattern specifically advises knitters not to try to match up the colours between balls unless a deliberately matched effect is desired — instead, knitting the yarn as it comes from the ball creates a one-of-a-kind, originally coloured finished garment.

• Jumper colourway used: Cheyenne 3954
• Cardigan colourway used: Cinnamon Roses 3214
• Alternative yarns suggested: Stylecraft Linen Drape, Stylecraft Classique Cotton DK (knitters should check meterage when substituting)

Sizing and Fit

Both the jumper and the cardigan are designed to fit a wide range of sizes, making this pattern particularly versatile. The pattern includes larger sizes, covering five size options across the full range.

• To fit bust: 81–86 cm / 32–34 in through to 122–127 cm / 48–50 in
• Actual measurement: 94 cm / 37 in up to 136 cm / 53½ in
• Full length: 56 cm / 22 in up to 67 cm / 26½ in
• Sleeve length: 45 cm / 17¾ in up to 47 cm / 18½ in

Materials Required

Yarn Quantities

• Jumper: 2 to 3 balls of Dream Catcher DK (150g balls), depending on size
• Cardigan: 3 to 4 balls of Dream Catcher DK (150g balls), depending on size

Needles and Notions

• Knitting needles: 1 pair of 4 mm (UK 8 / USA 6) knitting needles
• Stitch holders
• For the cardigan: 7 buttons

Design One: The Jumper

The jumper is a pullover sweater with a straightforward construction that makes excellent use of the self-patterning yarn. It is worked in a simple but effective 8-row stitch pattern that combines sections of stocking stitch with garter stitch ridges, giving the fabric gentle texture without overwhelming the natural colour play of the Dream Catcher yarn.

Construction and Techniques

• The back is cast on using 4 mm needles and begins with 20 rows of garter stitch (every row knit) to create a neat, non-rolling lower border
• After the garter stitch border, the body transitions into the 8-row repeating stitch pattern
• The pattern is worked until the back reaches the appropriate length for each size before raglan armhole shaping begins
• Raglan shaping is worked by casting off stitches at the beginning of rows and then working paired decreases at each end of the fabric on