Sweater and Cardigan in Stylecraft Monet - 9616 - Downloadable PDF

Stylecraft Monet 9616 – Sweater and Cardigan Knitting Pattern (Downloadable PDF)

Pattern 9616 from Stylecraft presents two classic knitwear designs worked in the brand's Monet yarn: a pullover sweater and a cardigan. Both garments are knitted in aran weight yarn and are graded as intermediate difficulty, making them an excellent project for knitters who are comfortable with standard shaping techniques and are ready to tackle cable and lace detailing. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF and covers five sizes, fitting chest/bust measurements from 81–86 cm (32–34 in) up to 122–127 cm (48–50 in), making it an inclusive choice for a wide range of body sizes.

Design 1 – The Sweater

The first design is a pullover sweater featuring a structured, textured fabric created through a combination of cable and lace patterning. It is a relatively cropped-style top with short sleeves, giving it a contemporary feel that works well as a layering piece or standalone garment.

Sweater Measurements

• Actual chest/bust: 102 cm (40 in) to 142 cm (56 in) across the five sizes
• Full length: 56 cm (22 in) to 67 cm (26½ in)
• Sleeve length: 22 cm (8¾ in) to 25 cm (9¾ in)

The sweater's shorter sleeve length gives it a relaxed, casual silhouette. The generous positive ease built into the actual measurements — up to 15–20 cm beyond the body measurement — ensures a comfortable, relaxed fit that is flattering across sizes.

Design 2 – The Cardigan

The second design is a cardigan worked in the same Stylecraft Monet aran yarn and sharing the same stitch patterning as the sweater. The cardigan has a longer sleeve than the sweater, giving it a slightly more polished, layering-friendly look.

Cardigan Measurements

• Actual chest/bust: 110 cm (43¼ in) to 150 cm (59 in) across the five sizes
• Full length: 56 cm (22 in) to 67 cm (26½ in)
• Sleeve length: 30 cm (11¾ in) to 33 cm (13 in)

The cardigan's longer sleeve and open-front construction make it a versatile wardrobe staple. Like the sweater, it is designed with generous ease for a comfortable, wearable fit.

Stitch Patterns and Techniques

Both garments are built around a detailed 12-stitch cable and lace repeat that runs over a 24-row pattern sequence. This combination of cable twists and yarn-over lace creates a rich, dimensional fabric with visual interest. The pattern is clearly charted row by row within the PDF, making it accessible to intermediate knitters who may be new to combining these two techniques in a single repeat.

Cable Pattern – Key Rows

• Row 1 (RS): Knit across
• Row 2 and every alternate row to Row 14: Purl (wrong side rows)
• Row 3: C8B, k4 — an 8-stitch cable crossed to the back, followed by 4 knit stitches, creating a bold rope cable effect
• Row 5: Knit
• Row 7: K4, C8B — the cable cross is offset, shifting the twist along the repeat for a travelling cable appearance
• Row 9: Knit
• Row 11: As Row 3
• Row 13: Knit
• Row 15: K3, yfwd, skpo