Sweater & Tank Top in Stylecraft Colour Code XL - 10033 - Downloadable PDF

Stylecraft Colour Code XL Pattern 10033: Sweater & Tank Top – Full Pattern Summary

Pattern 10033 from Stylecraft is a downloadable PDF featuring two easy-knit designs: a classic drop-shoulder sweater and a sleeveless tank top (slipover). Both garments are worked in a bold 5x2 rib stitch throughout, giving them a stretchy, textured finish that suits the super chunky weight yarn perfectly. The pattern is rated as beginner level, making it an ideal project for newer knitters looking to work with larger needles and faster-knitting yarn. A notable design detail of the sweater is that the back is 10cm (4 inches) longer than the front, creating a relaxed, contemporary silhouette.

Sizes and Fit

Both designs are available in six sizes, covering a wide range of bust measurements:

• 76/81 cm (30/32 in)
• 86/91 cm (34/36 in)
• 97/102 cm (38/40 in)
• 107/112 cm (42/44 in)
• 117/122 cm (46/48 in)
• 127/132 cm (50/52 in)

The inclusion of larger sizes up to 50/52 inches is a key feature of this pattern, making it accessible to a broad range of knitters. Actual finished bust measurements range from 84 cm to 140 cm, indicating a comfortable, relaxed ease across all sizes.

Sweater Design

Construction and Shaping

The sweater is knitted in separate pieces — a back, front, and sleeves — which are then seamed together. The back is worked on 10mm needles, casting on between 38 and 63 stitches depending on size, and continues in the rib pattern until the back measures between 60 and 80 cm. Shoulder shaping is achieved by casting off stitches at the beginning of rows, with remaining stitches slipped onto a stitch holder for the neckband. The front is worked identically in rib pattern but to a shorter length, reflecting the intentional longer back design. Neck shaping is worked by dividing stitches and working each side separately.

Sleeves

Sleeve lengths range from 43 cm (17 in) to 48 cm (19 in) across the six sizes, providing a full-length sleeve appropriate for the sweater silhouette.

Yarn Requirements – Sweater

The sweater is worked in Stylecraft Colour Code XL in the colourway Gingers 5320. This is a super chunky weight yarn sold in 100g balls. The number of balls required ranges from 6 balls for the smallest size up to 16 balls for the largest size.

Tank Top Design

Construction and Style

The tank top (slipover) is a sleeveless garment worked in the same 5x2 rib stitch pattern as the sweater. Its construction follows a similar approach with separate front and back pieces, making it a straightforward project well suited to beginner knitters. The sleeveless design makes it a versatile layering piece.

Yarn Requirements – Tank Top

The tank top is worked in Stylecraft Colour Code XL in the colourway Pinks 5315. Ball requirements range from 5 balls for the two smallest sizes up to 10 balls for the largest size, making it a slightly more yarn-efficient project than the sweater.

Stitches and Techniques Used

Rib Stitch Pattern

The entire fabric of both garments is formed using a 5x2 rib pattern, worked as follows:

• Row