Round Neck and V Neck Cardigans in Hayfield DK with Wool - 7058 - Downloadable PDF

Round Neck and V Neck Cardigans in Hayfield DK with Wool – Pattern 7058

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern from Hayfield includes instructions for two classic cardigan designs: a Round Neck Cardigan and a V Neck Cardigan, both worked in Hayfield DK with Wool yarn. The pattern covers an impressive six sizes, ranging from a 32/34 inch to a 52/54 inch bust, making it an inclusive and versatile choice for a wide range of knitters. Both garments are timeless wardrobe staples, offering a neat, tailored silhouette with button-front openings and set-in or fitted sleeves with an adjustable sleeve length.

What Is Being Made

Round Neck Cardigan

The Round Neck Cardigan is a classic, everyday layering piece featuring a neat, rounded neckline finished with a button band. It is knitted in Hayfield DK with Wool shade 105 and fastened with 6 buttons for the smaller sizes and 7 buttons for the larger sizes. Actual finished bust measurements range from 94 cm (37 inches) up to 145 cm (57¼ inches), providing generous ease for a comfortable, relaxed fit. The full length ranges from 50 cm (19¾ inches) to 63 cm (24¾ inches) depending on size, and the sleeve length is given as approximately 46–48 cm (18–19 inches) but is noted as adjustable to suit individual preferences.

V Neck Cardigan

The V Neck Cardigan offers a slightly more tailored and elegant alternative, featuring a deep V-shaped neckline with a button band that draws the eye and flatters a variety of body shapes. It is worked in Hayfield DK with Wool shade 104 and uses 5 buttons for the smaller sizes and 6 buttons for the larger sizes. The finished measurements and sizing are identical to the Round Neck version, making it easy to compare and choose between the two designs within the same pattern booklet.

Techniques Used

Both cardigans are constructed using traditional flat knitting techniques, meaning the pieces are worked back and forth in rows on straight needles and then seamed together. This construction method is well-suited to beginner and intermediate knitters who are comfortable working individual garment panels — typically a back, two fronts, and two sleeves — before joining them with mattress stitch or a preferred seaming method. The button bands are picked up or knitted separately as part of the finishing process, which is a fundamental skill in cardigan construction.

• Flat knitting worked in rows on straight needles
• Shaping techniques including increases and decreases for armholes, necklines, and sleeve caps
• Ribbing worked on smaller needles for welts, cuffs, and button bands to create a neat, elastic edge
• Seaming to join the finished panels into a complete garment
• Button band construction for both round and V-neck openings
• Adjustable sleeve length, allowing knitters to customise the fit before working the sleeve cap

Stitches Used

The main body fabric of both cardigans is worked in stocking stitch (stockinette stitch), which creates a smooth, classic knitted fabric that drapes beautifully in a DK-weight yarn with a wool content. The borders, cuffs, and welts are worked in rib stitch — most likely a 1x1 or 2x2 rib — which provides stretch and structure at the edges and helps the garment retain its shape over time. Rib stitch is worked by alternating knit and purl stitches across the row, then reversing them on the return row to create the characteristic raised columns.

• Stocking stitch – the primary body fabric, worked by knitting on right-side rows and purling on wrong-side rows
• Rib stitch – used for welts, cuffs, and button bands to add elasticity and a polished finish

Materials Required

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