Sweaters in Stylecraft ReCreate DK - 10058 - Downloadable PDF

Sweaters in Stylecraft ReCreate DK – Pattern 10058: Two Knitted Designs

Pattern 10058 from Stylecraft is a downloadable PDF featuring two distinct knitted sweater designs worked in ReCreate DK yarn. Both garments are sized generously, covering a wide range of bust measurements from 81/86 cm (32/34 in) up to 122/127 cm (48/50 in), with actual finished measurements ranging from 101 cm to 142 cm. This is an intermediate-level knitting pattern, making it ideal for knitters who are comfortable with ribbing, cables, and shaping but are ready to develop their skills further.

Design One: Polo Neck Sweater

The first design is a classic polo neck sweater worked in Stylecraft ReCreate DK in the colourway Grape 1950. This is a structured, elegant pullover featuring a high polo neckline and sophisticated cable detailing across the body and sleeves.

Construction and Shaping

The sweater is constructed in separate pieces — back, front, and sleeves — which are then seamed together. The back begins with a k1, p1 ribbed welt worked on smaller needles, approximately 5 cm (2 in) in depth, before stitches are decreased and the work progresses onto larger needles for the main body. Shaping is carefully graded across all five sizes, with stitch counts adjusted per size throughout the cable and rib pattern repeats.

Techniques Used

• K1, P1 Ribbing – used for the welts and cuffs, providing stretch and a neat, professional finish at the hems
• Cable knitting – the body features a prominent cable panel incorporating C4B (cable 4 back) and C4F (cable 4 front) crossings, creating a classic twisted rope cable effect
• Decrease rows – worked on the wrong side after the rib section to reduce stitch count before commencing the cable pattern
• Stitch markers and stitch holders – used to manage cable repeats and hold stitches during construction

Stitches Used

• K1, P1 rib – for welts, cuffs, and polo neck collar
• Knit and purl combinations – forming the reverse stocking stitch panels that frame the cables
• C4B and C4F – four-stitch cable crossings worked over a cable needle, creating the central rope cable motif
• Rib2tog – a decrease stitch used within the ribbing to reduce stitch count neatly

Materials Required

• Stylecraft ReCreate DK in Grape 1950 – 5, 5, 6, 7, or 7 x 100g balls depending on size
• A pair of 3¼ mm (UK 10 / USA 3) knitting needles for ribbing
• A pair of 4 mm (UK 8 / USA 6) knitting needles for the main body
• A cable needle for working C4B and C4F crossings
• Stitch markers and stitch holders

Finished Dimensions

The full length of the polo neck sweater is approximately 60–71 cm (23¾–28 in) depending on size, with a sleeve length of approximately 46–48 cm (18–19 in).

Design Two: Sweater with Collar

The second design in this pattern is a sweater with a collar, knitted in Stylecraft ReCreate DK in the colourway Ocean 1951. While sharing the same size range and general construction approach as the polo neck version, this design offers a different neckline finish with a folded or shaped collar, giving it a slightly more relaxed and contemporary feel.

Construction and Shaping

Like the polo