Sweater & Cardigan in Stylecraft Love You - 190/9969 - Downloadable PDF

Stylecraft Love You Sweater & Cardigan – Pattern Summary (9969)

This Stylecraft pattern (reference 9969) offers two easy knit designs in one downloadable PDF: a classic pullover sweater and a cardigan, both worked in Stylecraft Love You yarn at aran weight. The pattern is graded across six sizes, spanning from a toddler's chest of 46/51 cm (18/20 in) all the way up to a ladies' 97/102 cm (38/40 in), making it a wonderfully versatile project suitable for girls and women alike. With a beginner difficulty rating, both designs are accessible to newer knitters while still producing polished, wearable results.

Sizing & Fit

The pattern covers the following size brackets:

• Age 1–2 years – to fit chest 46/51 cm (18/20 in), actual measurement 55 cm (21¾ in)
• Age 3–5 years – to fit chest 56/61 cm (22/24 in), actual measurement 65 cm (25½ in)
• Age 7–9 years – to fit chest 66/71 cm (26/28 in), actual measurement 75 cm (29½ in)
• Ladies' small – to fit bust 76/81 cm (30/32 in), actual measurement 94 cm (37 in)
• Ladies' medium – to fit bust 86/91 cm (34/36 in), actual measurement 104 cm (41 in)
• Ladies' large – to fit bust 97/102 cm (38/40 in), actual measurement 115 cm (45¼ in)

Full lengths range from 30 cm (11¾ in) for the smallest size up to 64 cm (25¼ in) for the largest, and sleeve lengths scale from 20 cm (8 in) to 46 cm (18 in) across the size range, ensuring a well-proportioned fit at every age and size.

The Sweater Design

The sweater is a straightforward pullover with a charming central eyelet panel running up the front. This decorative detail adds a delicate, feminine touch without requiring advanced lace skills, making it perfectly achievable for a beginner. The body is otherwise worked in smooth stocking stitch, creating a clean, classic fabric that showcases the character of Stylecraft Love You yarn beautifully.

Construction of the Sweater Front

The front begins by casting on stitches using 4 mm needles and working a garter stitch border of 8 or 10 rows (depending on size) to create a neat, non-rolling hem. Stitches are then transferred to 5 mm needles for the main body. The eyelet panel is established immediately and is formed by a simple two-row repeat:

• Right-side row: Knit to centre panel, then work slip 1, k1, pass slipped stitch over (sl1-k1-psso), yarn over (yo), k1, yo, k2tog, then knit to end.
• Wrong-side row: Purl across all stitches.

This two-row repeat produces a neat column of eyelets at the centre front, flanked by stocking stitch on either side. After the eyelet section is established, the body continues in plain stocking stitch until the required length is reached before the pattern splits into separate working sections for armhole shaping and finishing.

The Cardigan Design

The cardigan is the second design included in this pattern and shares the same yarn, needle sizes, and general construction approach as the sweater. As a beginner-friendly open-front garment, it is ideal for layering and offers a slightly different silhouette and styling option from the pullover. Both designs are presented within the same