Sweaters in Stylecraft You & Me - 9823 - Downloadable PDF

Stylecraft 9823: Sweaters in You & Me DK – Pattern Summary

Stylecraft pattern 9823 is a downloadable PDF knitting pattern featuring two classic sweater designs worked in Stylecraft You & Me DK yarn. The pattern covers a generous range of sizes spanning from toddlers through to adult women, making it a versatile choice for knitters who want to create matching or coordinating knitwear for girls and ladies alike. Both designs are rated as intermediate difficulty, making them well suited to knitters who are comfortable with basic shaping techniques and are ready to tackle neckline variations.

Design One: V Neck Sweater

The first design is a V Neck Sweater, a timeless pullover silhouette with a classic V-shaped neckline. This style is flattering across all the included sizes and offers a slightly more tailored, grown-up look suitable for both children and adult women.

Sizes and Measurements

• Children's sizes: 1–2 years, 3–5 years, 7–9 years
• Ladies' sizes: 8/10, 12/14, 16/18
• To fit chest/bust: 46–51 cm (18–20 in) up to 97–102 cm (38–40 in)
• Actual measurement: 55–110 cm (21¾–43¼ in)
• Full length: 32–64 cm (12½–25¼ in)
• Sleeve length: 14–32 cm (5½–12½ in)

Techniques and Construction

The V Neck Sweater is worked in separate pieces — back, front, and sleeves — which are then seamed together, a traditional construction method well suited to intermediate knitters. The back begins with a cast-on using 4 mm needles, with the number of stitches varying by size. The lower body opens with a twisted rib border, created using a two-row repeat of K2, P1 on the right side and P2, K1 on the wrong side. This produces a firm, elasticated edge that holds its shape well and gives the garment a neat, professional finish.

The rib section continues for a set length depending on the size being worked, after which a small decrease may be made to adjust the stitch count before transitioning into the main body fabric. The body is then worked in stocking stitch (stockinette), the smooth knit-on-right-side, purl-on-wrong-side fabric that forms the classic, flat surface seen on most traditional sweaters.

Stitches Used

• Twisted rib: K2, P1 / P2, K1 repeat for borders and cuffs
• Stocking stitch: main body and sleeve fabric
• Shaping decreases: used at armholes, sleeve caps, and V neckline

Design Two: Round Neck Sweater

The second design in Stylecraft 9823 is a Round Neck Sweater, offering a softer, more casual neckline that works beautifully on both children and adults. The round neck is a perennially popular choice for everyday knitwear and is particularly well suited to layering over shirts or under jackets.

Sizes and Measurements

• Children's sizes: 1–2 years, 3–5 years, 7–9 years
• Ladies' sizes: 8/10, 12/14, 16/18
• To fit chest/bust: 46–51 cm (18–20 in) up to 97–102 cm (38–40 in)
• Actual measurement: 57–114 cm (22½–45 in)
• Full length: 28–60 cm (11–23½ in)

Techniques and Construction

Like the V Neck design, the Round