Grey Sweater in Seed Stitch and Cabled Sleeves in BC Garn Semilla Grosso - 2333BC - Downloadable PDF

Grey Sweater in Seed Stitch and Cabled Sleeves – BC Garn Semilla Grosso (Pattern No. 2333BC)

This free, downloadable PDF knitting pattern by designer Ann Højgaard Slot for BC Garn delivers a beautifully textured chunky-weight sweater that combines two classic knitting techniques in a single, cohesive garment. The body is worked in seed stitch for an all-over, tactile surface, while the sleeves feature striking cable panels that add visual interest and dimension. The result is a relaxed, cosy pullover with a sophisticated handcrafted feel, ideal for knitters who are comfortable with intermediate-level techniques.

What Is Being Made

The pattern produces a raglan-yoke pullover sweater worked in the round. It is available in three sizes — S, M, and L — with finished widths of 87 cm, 94 cm, and 101 cm respectively, and lengths of 52 cm, 55 cm, and 58 cm. The silhouette is generously proportioned and relaxed, making it a versatile layering piece suitable for everyday wear.

Yarn and Materials

• Yarn: Semilla Grosso by BC Garn, colourway oa101 (a natural grey shade). This is a chunky-weight yarn, and the pattern requires 450 g (size S), 500 g (size M), or 550 g (size L).
• Needles: Two needle sizes are used throughout:
  • 7 mm circular needle, 80 cm length (UK size 2 / US size 10½) — used for ribbing or edging sections
  • 8 mm circular needle, 80 cm length (UK size 0 / US size 11) — used for the main body
  • 8 mm double-pointed needles (dpn) or a 40 cm circular needle — used for working the sleeves in the round

Tension

The stated tension is 12 stitches × 16 rows = 10 × 10 cm on 8 mm needles. Achieving the correct tension swatch before casting on is especially important with chunky yarn, as even small variations will significantly affect the finished dimensions of the sweater.

Techniques Used

• Knitting in the round — both the body and the sleeves are constructed circularly, minimising seaming and creating a smooth, continuous fabric.
• Raglan shaping — the yoke is shaped using a classic raglan decrease system. At each raglan seam, 2 stitches from the sleeve and 2 stitches from the front or back yoke are worked in seed stitch, with 1 stitch decreased on each side of these seed-stitch markers. This creates 8 decreases per decrease round, worked on every alternating round. Specific decrease methods used include K2tog (knit 2 together) and SKP (slip 1, knit 1, pass slipped stitch over), which create mirrored, neat decrease lines on either side of the raglan seam.
• Seed stitch (moss stitch) — the entire body of the sweater is worked in seed stitch, an alternating knit-and-purl pattern that creates a bumpy, reversible texture. Unlike ribbing, seed stitch lies flat and does not pull in, giving the body a relaxed drape. It also appears as a decorative element along the raglan seam lines.
• Cable knitting — the sleeves feature cable panels, which involve crossing groups of stitches over one another to create twisted rope-like or braided patterns. Cables are typically worked with a cable needle or by holding stitches to the front or back of the work. They add structure and visual contrast against the seed-stitch body.
• Stockinette stitch (St st) — referenced in the pattern abbreviations, stockinette is likely used in specific sections such as the sleeve background or transitional areas between textured panels.

Stitches Used

• Seed stitch — alternating knit and purl stitches