Cardigan in Hayfield Bonus Chunky - 10600 - Downloadable PDF

Cardigan in Hayfield Bonus Chunky

What is Being Made

This is a classic cardigan designed in Hayfield Bonus Chunky yarn, available in six sizes ranging from 81cm to 137cm chest measurement (32 inches to 54 inches). The cardigan features a full-length construction with set-in sleeves and a button-front closure, making it a versatile layering piece suitable for various occasions and body types.

Design Features and Construction

The cardigan is constructed using a multi-color colorwork technique, incorporating five distinct yarn shades from the Hayfield Bonus range. The design combines Bright Lemon (shade 819), Bluebell (shade 969), Peaches (shade 888), Pink (shade 616), and Gentle Jade (shade 604) to create visual interest and depth. The garment closes with three buttons positioned along the front opening.

The piece measures between 106cm and 157cm in width depending on size selection, with a full length ranging from 52cm to 62cm. Sleeve length remains relatively consistent across sizes, measuring approximately 49cm to 51cm.

Knitting Techniques and Stitches

This intermediate-level knitting project employs standard knitting techniques appropriate for working with chunky-weight yarn. The construction likely involves fundamental stitches such as knit and purl, combined with colorwork methods to achieve the multi-shade design. The pattern requires attention to gauge and shaping to ensure proper fit across the six size options.

Knitters will need to manage multiple yarn colors simultaneously, which requires basic colorwork skills and careful attention to yarn management to maintain even tension and prevent tangling between color changes.

Materials Required

• Yarn: Hayfield Bonus Chunky in five shades—1 ball each of Bright Lemon (819), Peaches (888), Pink (616), and Gentle Jade (604), plus 5 to 8 balls of Bluebell (969) depending on size
• Needles: One pair of 6½mm (UK size 3 / USA size 10.5) knitting needles and one pair of 6mm (UK size 4 / USA size 10) knitting needles
• Notions: Three buttons for the front closure

Yarn Weight and Difficulty Level

The cardigan is knitted in chunky-weight yarn, which creates a quick-to-knit garment with excellent drape and warmth. This weight is forgiving for beginners while remaining engaging for experienced knitters. The pattern is rated as intermediate difficulty, making it suitable for knitters with foundational skills who are ready to tackle colorwork and garment shaping.