Sweaters in Hayfield Illusion DK - 7859- Downloadable PDF

Sweaters in Hayfield Illusion DK – Pattern 7859: Full Summary

Pattern 7859 from Hayfield is a downloadable PDF knitting pattern featuring two classic pullover sweaters worked in Hayfield Illusion DK yarn. The collection includes a Round Neck Sweater and a Roll Neck Sweater, both designed with a relaxed, wearable silhouette and a generous size range. This is an intermediate-level knitting pattern suitable for knitters who are comfortable working shaping, stitch holders, and a combination of stitch textures.

Designs Included

Round Neck Sweater

The first design is a classic round neck pullover, worked in Hayfield Illusion DK shade 301. It features a clean, timeless neckline finish that suits a wide range of styling options. The body combines stocking stitch and reversed stocking stitch to create surface interest and texture, a hallmark of the Illusion DK aesthetic. Stitches are picked up and held on stitch holders to create neat, structured neckband joins.

Roll Neck Sweater

The second design is a roll neck pullover, worked in Hayfield Illusion DK shade 304. The roll neck adds warmth and a contemporary feel, making it an ideal cooler-weather garment. Like the round neck version, it uses the same combination of stitch textures and construction methods, ensuring a consistent and polished finish across both designs in the collection.

Size Range and Measurements

Both sweaters are available in a wide and inclusive range of sizes, covering six sizes from 81/86 cm to 132/137 cm bust (approximately 32/34 in to 52/54 in). The pattern proudly includes larger sizes up to 132/137 cm, making it accessible to a broad range of knitters. Actual finished measurements range from 90 cm to 141 cm, providing comfortable ease across all sizes.

• To fit bust: 81/86 – 132/137 cm (32/34 – 52/54 in)
• Actual measurement: 90 – 141 cm (35½ – 55½ in)
• Back full length: approximately 72 – 85 cm (28¼ – 33½ in)
• Front full length: approximately 52 – 65 cm (20½ – 25½ in)
• Sleeve length: 46 – 48 cm (18 – 19 in), described as adjustable

Techniques Used

Both sweaters are constructed using traditional flat knitting techniques, with separate pieces worked for the back, front, and sleeves before being seamed together. Key techniques throughout the pattern include:

• Stocking stitch (St-st): The foundation fabric of both garments, worked by alternating knit rows on the right side and purl rows on the wrong side.
• Reversed stocking stitch (Rev st-st): The mirror of stocking stitch, with purl rows on the right side and knit rows on the wrong side, used to create textural contrast on the garment surface.
• Wrap 1: A short-row wrapping technique used to avoid holes when working partial rows. The stitch is slipped to the right-hand needle, the yarn is taken to the opposite side of the work, and the stitch is slipped back — a neat method for shaping and contouring.
• Shaping: Includes armhole shaping, sleeve head shaping, and neckline shaping using standard decrease and increase methods.
• Stitch holders: Used to hold live stitches at the neckline while other sections are completed, ensuring clean joins when the neckband is worked.

Stitches Used

• Knit (k)
• Purl (p)
• Stocking stitch – knit on right side, purl on wrong side