Sweater in Hayfield Bonus DK - 10264 - Downloadable PDF

Hayfield Bonus DK Sweater – Pattern 10264: A Classic Knitted Pullover for All Sizes

Pattern 10264 from Hayfield is a downloadable PDF knitting pattern for a classic drop-shoulder style sweater worked in Hayfield Bonus DK yarn. Rated as intermediate difficulty, this design is a wardrobe staple that suits a wide range of knitters who are comfortable with shaping and reading multi-size instructions. The sweater is worked flat in separate pieces — back, front, and sleeves — and then seamed together, making it an excellent project for those looking to build confidence with garment construction.

Sizes and Finished Measurements

This pattern covers an impressive six sizes, making it accessible to a broad range of body types. The sizes correspond to the following chest measurements:

• S: 81/86 cm (32/34 inches) — finished width 120 cm (47¼ inches)
• M: 91/97 cm (36/38 inches) — finished width 131 cm (51½ inches)
• L: 102/107 cm (40/42 inches) — finished width 141 cm (55½ inches)
• XL: 112/117 cm (44/46 inches) — finished width 150 cm (59 inches)
• XXL: 122/127 cm (48/50 inches) — finished width 161 cm (63½ inches)
• XXXL: 132/137 cm (52/54 inches) — finished width 170 cm (67 inches)

The sweater features a longer back than front, which is a classic design detail that adds a relaxed, comfortable fit. The full back length ranges from 62 cm (24½ inches) at size S up to 72 cm (28¼ inches) at size XXXL, while the full front length ranges from 54 cm (21¼ inches) to 64 cm (25¼ inches) across the same size range. The sleeve length is a consistent 43 cm (17 inches) across all sizes, providing a neat three-quarter to standard-length sleeve suitable for layering or wearing alone.

Techniques and Construction

This sweater is knitted using traditional flat knitting techniques, meaning each piece — the back, front, and two sleeves — is worked separately on a pair of straight needles and then joined using seaming. This method of construction is well suited to intermediate knitters who are familiar with working from a written pattern and managing multiple pieces.

The primary technique throughout the body and sleeves is stocking stitch (also known as stockinette stitch), which creates the smooth, classic fabric surface associated with traditional knitwear. Stocking stitch is achieved by alternating knit rows on the right side with purl rows on the wrong side, producing a clean, stretchy fabric that drapes well and showcases the yarn's texture beautifully.

Ribbing is typically used on sweater edges such as cuffs, hems, and neckbands in patterns of this style, providing elasticity and a neat, professional finish. The use of stitch holders is required, indicating that stitches are placed on hold at certain points during construction — most likely at the neckline — to be picked up and worked later for the neckband finish.

Stitches Used

• Stocking stitch — the main fabric stitch used throughout the body and sleeves
• Rib stitch — typically used for welts, cuffs, and neckband edgings in garments of this type

Yarn and Materials

The pattern is designed specifically for Hayfield Bonus DK yarn, a reliable and popular DK weight yarn. The colourway specified in this pattern is shade 592 Grey Marl (yarn code F013), a versatile neutral tone that gives the finished sweater a timeless, contemporary look suitable for everyday wear.

The number of 100g balls required varies by size:

• S and M: 6 balls
• L: 7 balls
• XL and XXL: 8 balls