Sweaters in Stylecraft Colour Twist DK - 9924 - Downloadable PDF

Sweaters in Stylecraft Colour Twist DK – Pattern 9924: Full Summary

This Stylecraft pattern 9924 is a downloadable PDF offering two easy-knit sweater designs worked in Stylecraft Colour Twist DK yarn. Both garments are rated as beginner-friendly and are sized to fit a wide range of bust measurements, from 81–86 cm (32–34 in) up to 122–127 cm (48–50 in), making this pattern particularly inclusive with its generous size range. The two designs share the same basic construction approach but differ in their neckline finishing, giving knitters a choice of style from a single pattern booklet.

Design One: Sweater with Button Neck

The first design is a classic pullover sweater featuring a button neck opening, worked in Stylecraft Colour Twist DK in the shade Night Sky 7235. This colourway is characteristic of the Colour Twist DK range, which blends tones together within a single ply to create subtle, naturally variegated fabric without the need for colour changes.

Sizing and Measurements

• To fit bust: 81–86, 91–97, 102–107, 112–117, 122–127 cm (32–34, 36–38, 40–42, 44–46, 48–50 in)
• Actual chest measurement: 106, 117, 126, 137, 146 cm (41¾, 46, 49½, 54, 57½ in)
• Full length: 60, 62, 66, 69, 71 cm (23¾, 24½, 26, 27¼, 28 in)
• Sleeve length: 46, 46, 47, 48, 48 cm (18, 18, 18½, 19, 19 in)

Materials Required

• Yarn: Stylecraft Colour Twist DK, 100g balls – 5, 5, 6, 6, or 7 balls depending on size
• Shade used in pattern: Night Sky 7235
• Needles: A pair of 3.25mm (UK 10 / USA 3) knitting needles and a pair of 4mm (UK 8 / USA 6) knitting needles
• Notions: Stitch markers, stitch holders, and 5 buttons measuring 1.5cm (½in)

Techniques and Construction

The sweater is constructed in separate pieces – back, front, and sleeves – and seamed together. The back begins with a cast-on of 137 to 191 stitches (depending on size) using the smaller 3.25mm needles. A k1, p1 rib is worked for 7 cm (2¾ in) to form the lower welt, providing a neat, elasticated edge. A decrease row is then worked on the wrong side to reduce the stitch count before changing to the larger 4mm needles for the body.

The main body fabric is worked in stocking stitch (st-st), which is the simplest and most commonly used knitted fabric, formed by knitting every right-side row and purling every wrong-side row. This creates a smooth, flat surface on the right side that shows off the tonal twisting of the Colour Twist DK yarn beautifully. The body is worked straight until the required length is reached, after which shoulder shaping is achieved by casting off stitches at the beginning of successive rows.

Stitches Used

• K1, P1 Rib – used for welts and cuffs, providing stretch and structure
• Stocking Stitch (st-st) – used for the main body and sleeves
• Rib2tog – a decrease used within the ribbing to shape the transition between welt and body

Design Two: Sweater with Collar