Polo Neck Sweater in Hayfield Chunky with Wool - 7154 - Downloadable PDF

Hayfield Chunky with Wool Polo Neck Sweater – Pattern 7154

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern from Hayfield provides full instructions for a classic polo neck sweater worked in Hayfield Chunky with Wool yarn. Designed for chest sizes ranging from 97 cm (38 in) to 122 cm (48 in), this is a substantial, warm, and stylish garment suited to confident knitters who enjoy working with chunky weight yarn. The finished sweater features a distinctive cable panel detail, a cosy polo neck collar, and raglan sleeve shaping — a combination that makes it both visually interesting and practical for colder weather.

What Is Being Made

The pattern produces a polo neck pullover sweater with raglan sleeve construction. The garment is worked in separate pieces — back, front, and sleeves — which are then joined. The polo neck collar adds extra warmth and a timeless, sophisticated silhouette. Actual chest measurements range from 100 cm (39½ in) to 126 cm (49¾ in), with full lengths between 68 cm (26¾ in) and 75 cm (29½ in), and sleeve lengths from 48 cm to 50 cm, noted as adjustable to suit individual preferences.

Construction and Design Features

• Raglan shaping is used throughout the sleeve and body joins, creating a smooth, fitted shoulder line that is both classic and comfortable.
• A cable panel of 36 stitches forms a central decorative feature, measuring approximately 21 cm (8¼ in) in width. This adds texture and visual interest to what would otherwise be a straightforward stocking stitch fabric.
• The polo neck collar is worked in ribbing to provide stretch and a snug, close-fitting finish around the neck.
• The lower body and cuffs begin with a 2×2 rib (k2, p2 repeat) to create neat, elasticated edges that hold their shape over time.

Techniques Used

• Stocking stitch forms the main body fabric, worked by alternating knit rows on the right side and purl rows on the wrong side.
• 2×2 ribbing (k2, p2) is used for the welts, cuffs, and collar, providing structure and stretch at the edges.
• Cable knitting using a cable needle: the pattern specifies C6B — slipping the next 3 stitches to the back on a cable needle, knitting 3, then knitting the 3 from the cable needle — to create a classic six-stitch back-cross cable twist.
• Raglan decreasing is worked at regular intervals to shape the armholes and sleeve heads, using techniques including p2tog tbl (purl two together through the back of the loop) for neat, directional decreases.
• Thumb method cast on is specified for casting on stitches during construction.
• Stitch holders are used to hold live stitches, particularly during neck shaping and collar construction.

Stitches Used

• Knit (k) and purl (p) — the fundamental stitches forming stocking stitch and ribbing.
• C6B — a six-stitch back cable cross worked with a cable needle.
• p2tog tbl — purl two together through the back of the loop, used in raglan shaping.
• s1, psso — slip one stitch knitways, pass slipped stitch over, used in decrease shaping.
• inc — increases worked to shape the sleeve.

Tension

Achieving the correct tension is essential for this pattern. The stated tension is 14 stitches and 19 rows to 10 cm (4 in) over stocking stitch on 6½ mm needles. The cable panel of 36 stitches should measure 21 cm (8¼ in). Knitters are advised to swatch carefully and adjust