Sweaters in Stylecraft ReCreate DK - 10060 - Downloadable PDF

Stylecraft ReCreate DK Sweaters – Pattern 10060: Two Colourblock Knitted Sweaters

Pattern 10060 from Stylecraft is a downloadable PDF knitting pattern featuring two colourblock sweater designs worked in Stylecraft ReCreate DK yarn. Both garments are rated intermediate in difficulty and are sized to fit a bust measurement ranging from 81/86 cm (32/34 in) up to 122/127 cm (48/50 in), making this an inclusive pattern that covers a generous range of sizes. The two designs share a similar colourblock construction philosophy but differ in their neckline treatment, giving knitters a choice of silhouette.

Design One: Round Neck Colourblock Sweater

The first garment is a round neck sweater worked in bold two-colour blocks using the intarsia method. The colourblock layout creates distinct panels of colour across the body and sleeves, giving the finished piece a modern, graphic appearance. The intarsia technique requires a separate ball of yarn for each colour section, with yarns twisted together at colour change points to close any gaps and prevent holes — a hallmark of true intarsia knitting rather than stranded colourwork.

Sizing and Finished Measurements

• To fit bust: 81/86, 91/97, 102/107, 112/117, 122/127 cm (32/34 – 48/50 in)
• Full length (approximate): 58, 62, 66, 69, 71 cm (22¾ – 28 in)
• Sleeve length (approximate): 44, 44, 45, 46, 46 cm (17¼ – 18 in)

Techniques and Stitches

• Intarsia colourwork — separate yarn supplies per colour block, twisted at joins
• K1, P1 rib — used for the welts and cuffs, worked across two colour blocks simultaneously
• Stocking stitch — main body fabric after the ribbed borders
• Shaping decreases — including rib2tog on a decrease row to transition from rib to body stitch counts
• Stitches are cast on and worked in sections, with colour blocks established from the very first row of ribbing

Yarn and Needles

This sweater is knitted in Stylecraft ReCreate DK 100g balls across four colours. The specific shades used are:

• A – Ocean 1951 (2 balls in all sizes)
• B – Pistachio 1949 (2 balls in all sizes)
• C – Sky Blue 1946 (2 balls in all sizes)
• D – Teal 3375 (1 ball in all sizes)

The pattern calls for 3.25 mm needles for the ribbed borders and 4 mm needles for the main body, which are standard needle sizes for DK weight yarn. The shift from smaller to larger needles after the welt is a classic technique that ensures the rib sits neatly and the body fabric has the correct drape and tension.

Design Two: Cowl Neck Colourblock Sweater

The second garment shares the same colourblock intarsia construction as the Round Neck Sweater but features a cowl neckline, adding extra warmth and a relaxed, contemporary feel. The cowl neck is a popular design detail in knitwear, created by working additional rows of rib or fabric at the neckline to produce a soft, draped collar that sits loosely around the neck. Like the first design, it uses the intarsia method for its colour sections and is worked at the same tension and on the same needle sizes.

Sizing

The Cowl Neck Sweater is offered in the same five size brackets as the Round Neck version, from 81/86 cm to 122/127 cm bust, ensuring both designs are equally