Sweaters in Stylecraft Wondersoft DK Cashmere Feel - 9905 - Downloadable PDF

Stylecraft 9905: Sweaters in Wondersoft DK Cashmere Feel – Pattern Summary

Pattern 9905 from Stylecraft is a downloadable PDF featuring two easy-knit baby and toddler sweater designs worked in Stylecraft New Wondersoft DK, a luxuriously soft yarn with a cashmere feel. Both designs are sized to fit ages Birth to 5 years, covering chest measurements from 41 cm (16 in) up to 61 cm (24 in), making this pattern a versatile addition to any knitter's collection for little ones. The difficulty level is rated as beginner, so even relatively new knitters can achieve beautiful, professional-looking results.

Designs Included in This Pattern

Design One: Garter Stitch Ridge Yoke Sweater

The first design is a classic yoke sweater featuring a garter stitch ridge pattern worked across the yoke section. This creates a subtle, textured band of raised ridges that adds visual interest without requiring complex stitch work, making it ideal for beginner knitters who want a little more detail in their finished garment. The body of the sweater is worked in smooth stocking stitch (stockinette), which provides a clean, neat fabric that showcases the softness of the Wondersoft DK yarn beautifully.

The sweater is constructed with a front, back, and set-in sleeves, following a traditional construction method. Ribbing is worked at the cast-on edges using a 2x2 rib (knit two, purl two alternating), which provides a neat, elasticated finish at the hem, cuffs, and neckline. The thumb method cast-on is specified for starting the pieces.

• Sizes: 0–6 months, 6–12 months, 12–24 months, 2–3 years, 4–5 years
• Actual chest measurements: 47 cm / 53 cm / 57 cm / 63 cm / 69 cm
• Full length: 24 cm to 42 cm depending on size
• Sleeve length: 15 cm to 29 cm depending on size
• Stitches used: Stocking stitch, garter stitch, 2x2 rib
• Techniques: Thumb method cast-on, decreasing (p2tog), yoke shaping

Design Two: Second Easy Knit Sweater

The pattern includes a second sweater design, also worked in Stylecraft New Wondersoft DK and sized across the same age range. As with the first design, it is aimed at beginner knitters and makes use of straightforward knitting techniques. Both designs share the same sizing system, allowing knitters to easily switch between the two or make one of each as a coordinating set for a baby gift or wardrobe.

Techniques and Stitches

Both sweaters in this pattern rely on fundamental knitting techniques that are well-suited to beginners while still producing polished, wearable garments. Key techniques and stitches used across the pattern include:

• Stocking stitch (stockinette): The primary fabric stitch, created by alternating knit rows on the right side and purl rows on the wrong side, producing a smooth, classic jersey fabric.
• Garter stitch: Formed by knitting every row, garter stitch creates a ridged, slightly thicker fabric with natural stretch. In the yoke sweater, it is used decoratively across the yoke to add texture.
• 2x2 rib (knit 2, purl 2): A classic ribbing pattern used at hems, cuffs, and neckbands to create a stretchy, tidy edge that keeps its shape through wear and washing.
• Thumb method cast-on: A beginner-friendly cast-on technique that creates a firm, elastic edge suitable for garment hems.
• Decreasing (p2tog): Purl two together is used during shaping rows, particularly at the yoke and during stitch count adjustments, to smoothly reduce stitches and shape the garment.
• Shaping: Both front and back pieces involve