Cardigans in Stylecraft Special Chunky - 9772 - Downloadable PDF

Cardigans in Stylecraft Special Chunky – Pattern 9772: Full Summary

Pattern 9772 from Stylecraft is a downloadable PDF knitting pattern offering two distinct cardigan designs — a Short Cardigan and a Long Cardigan — both worked in Stylecraft Special Chunky yarn. This is an intermediate-level knitting pattern that produces beautifully textured, wearable garments suitable for a wide range of sizes. The inclusion of larger sizes makes this pattern especially versatile and accessible.

Sizes and Fit

Both cardigans are designed to fit a wide range of bust measurements:

• To fit bust: 81–86, 91–97, 102–107, 112–117, and 122–127 cm (32–34 to 48–50 in)
• Actual chest measurement: 108–148 cm (42½–58¼ in), offering generous positive ease
• Short Cardigan full length: 53–64 cm (21–25¼ in), measured from back of neck
• Long Cardigan full length: 80–88 cm (31½–34¾ in)
• Sleeve length: 46–48 cm (18–19 in) across all sizes

Design One: The Short Cardigan

The Short Cardigan is a neat, everyday layering piece worked in Stylecraft Special Chunky in the shade Mocha (1064). Its compact length makes it ideal for wearing over tops and lightweight knitwear. The design features a structured ribbed welt transitioning into a distinctive textured stitch pattern for the body, giving the finished garment visual interest without being overly complex to execute.

Construction Details

• Fronts and back are worked flat in separate pieces and seamed
• Neck shaping is achieved through regular decreases at the neck edge on right-side rows
• Finished with 4 buttons, each 3 cm (1¼ in) in diameter

Yarn Requirements – Short Cardigan

• Stylecraft Special Chunky, 100g balls
• Quantities: 6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 balls depending on size
• Shade used in the pattern: Mocha (1064)

Design Two: The Long Cardigan

The Long Cardigan is a relaxed, elegant design worked in Stylecraft Special Chunky in the shade Duck Egg (1820). Its longer length gives it a more dramatic silhouette, making it a versatile wardrobe staple that works as both a cosy layering piece and a lightweight outerwear option. Like the Short Cardigan, it uses the same combination of ribbing and textured body stitch, ensuring a cohesive look between the two designs in the pattern booklet.

Construction Details

• Worked flat in pieces with seaming, following the same structural approach as the Short Cardigan
• Neck shaping uses gradual decreases spaced across more rows to accommodate the longer front panels
• Finished with 6 buttons, each 3 cm (1¼ in) in diameter

Yarn Requirements – Long Cardigan

• Stylecraft Special Chunky, 100g balls
• Quantities: 8, 9, 10, 11, or 12 balls depending on size
• Shade used in the pattern: Duck Egg (1820)

Stitches and Techniques Used

Both cardigans share the same core stitch vocabulary, making the pattern approachable for knitters who have moved beyond beginner level and are comfortable working from written instructions across multiple sizes.

Stitches

• 2x2 Rib (K2, P2):