Sweaters in Hayfield Bonus Aran with Wool - 7142 - Downloadable PDF

Hayfield Bonus Aran with Wool 7142 – Four Classic Sweater Designs in Aran Weight Knitting

Pattern Hayfield 7142 is a downloadable PDF knitting pattern from Hayfield that includes four distinct sweater designs, all worked in Hayfield Bonus Aran yarn. The four designs are a Round Neck Sweater, a V Neck Sweater, a Polo Neck Sweater, and a Wrap Neck Sweater, making this a versatile collection suitable for a wide range of knitters and recipients. Sizes span from a 61/66 cm (24/26 in) chest all the way up to 112/117 cm (44/46 in), covering children through to larger adult sizes.

About the Designs

Round Neck Sweater

The Round Neck Sweater is a timeless classic, featuring a neat, finished round neckline that suits both casual and smarter occasions. It is worked in Hayfield Bonus Aran shade 740. The round neck construction involves picking up and working neckband stitches evenly around the shaped neck opening, typically finished with a neat ribbed edging for a clean, polished look.

V Neck Sweater

The V Neck Sweater offers a more open, flattering neckline and is knitted in Hayfield Bonus Aran shade 738. The V-neck shaping requires careful decreasing on either side of the centre front to create the characteristic angled neckline, with a ribbed V-neck border typically added to finish the edge neatly.

Polo Neck Sweater

The Polo Neck Sweater features a tall, folded collar that provides extra warmth around the neck, making it ideal for cooler weather. This design is worked in Hayfield Bonus Aran shade 739. The polo neck collar is generally knitted in rib and extended to a length that allows it to fold over, creating a double layer of fabric at the neck.

Wrap Neck Sweater

The Wrap Neck Sweater adds a more contemporary and stylish element to the collection, worked in Hayfield Bonus Aran shade 871. The wrap neckline creates a layered, crossover effect at the front, giving the garment a distinctive and modern finish while retaining the warmth and comfort of an aran-weight knit.

Knitting Techniques Used

All four sweaters in this pattern are constructed using traditional hand knitting techniques appropriate for knitters with some experience. Key techniques include:

• Shaping: Increases and decreases are used throughout to shape the armholes, sleeves, and necklines of each design.
• Ribbing: Rib stitch is used for the welts, cuffs, and neckbands, providing elasticity and a neat, professional finish at the edges.
• Cable knitting: The pattern incorporates cable work, a hallmark of aran-style knitting, creating twisted rope-like columns of texture that are both decorative and structural.
• Seaming: The garments are worked in separate pieces — front, back, and sleeves — and then sewn together using mattress stitch or a similar seaming technique.
• Sleeve length adjustment: The sleeve length is noted as adjustable, allowing knitters to customise the fit to suit the wearer.

Stitches Used

• Knit and purl stitches – the foundation of all the fabric sections
• Rib stitch – used for cuffs, welts, and neckbands to create stretchy, tidy edges
• Cable stitch – featured as a decorative and textural element in the aran-style fabric

Sizing and Measurements

The pattern covers six sizes based on chest/bust measurements:

• 61/66 cm (24/26 in) – suitable for children or smaller frames
• 71/76 cm (28/30 in)
• 81/