Cardigans in Stylecraft Grace Aran - 9928 - Downloadable PDF

Stylecraft 9928: Cardigans in Grace Aran – Pattern Summary

Stylecraft pattern 9928 is a downloadable PDF knitting pattern featuring two easy-knit cardigan designs worked in Stylecraft Grace Aran yarn. The pattern is graded across five sizes, fitting bust measurements from 81–86 cm (32–34 in) up to 122–127 cm (48–50 in), making it an inclusive and versatile choice for a wide range of knitters. Both designs are rated as beginner-friendly, making this an ideal pattern for those who are relatively new to garment knitting but ready to tackle a structured project with shaping and colour work.

Design One: The Short Cardigan

The first design is a short-length cardigan with a full length ranging from 63 cm (24¾ in) to 75 cm (29½ in) depending on size, and an actual bust measurement of 109–149 cm (43–58¾ in) with positive ease built in. The sleeve length is approximately 44–46 cm (17¼–18 in) across sizes.

Colour Scheme

The Short Cardigan is worked in a striking three-colour stripe sequence using:

• Colour A: Ocean (2157)
• Colour B: Forest (2154)
• Colour C: Long Grass (2153)

Each colour is introduced at a specific point in the body length, creating bold, clean horizontal colour blocks rather than narrow stripes. This is a straightforward technique that involves simply breaking off one colour and joining the next at the appropriate row, making it very manageable for beginner knitters.

Construction and Techniques

The Short Cardigan is constructed in separate pieces — back, left front, right front, and sleeves — which are then seamed together. The back begins with a 2x2 rib border worked on 5 mm needles, followed by a decrease row to shape the fabric before transitioning to the main body. The body is then worked in stocking stitch (stockinette) on 6 mm needles, with colour changes made at set measurements. Shoulder shaping is achieved through a series of cast-off rows at the beginning of right-side and wrong-side rows, a classic and beginner-accessible method of creating a sloped shoulder line.

Stitches Used

• 2x2 Rib (knit 2, purl 2) for borders and cuffs
• Stocking Stitch for the main body and sleeves
• Purl 2 Together (p2tog) for the decrease row after the rib

Materials Required

The Short Cardigan requires Stylecraft Grace Aran yarn in the following quantities (per size, smallest to largest):

• Colour A (Ocean 2157): 2–3 x 100g balls
• Colour B (Forest 2154): 2 x 100g balls across all sizes
• Colour C (Long Grass 2153): 1–2 x 100g balls

You will also need one pair of 6 mm (UK 4 / USA 10) knitting needles, one pair of 5 mm (UK 6 / USA 8) knitting needles, stitch holders, stitch markers, and 6 buttons.

Design Two: The Long Cardigan

The second design is a long-length cardigan, with a full length ranging from 82 cm (32¼ in) to 90 cm (35½ in) depending on size. It shares the same bust sizing and sleeve length as the Short Cardigan, offering a more relaxed, longline silhouette that is particularly on-trend for layering.

Colour Scheme

The Long Cardigan uses an expanded six-colour