Cardigans in Hayfield Bonus Aran Tweed - 8102 - Downloadable PDF

Cardigans in Hayfield Bonus Aran Tweed – Pattern 8102

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern from Hayfield includes instructions for two distinct cardigan designs worked in Hayfield Bonus Aran Tweed: a Round Neck Cardigan and a Flat Collared Cardigan. Both garments are knitted at an intermediate skill level and are sized generously to fit a wide range of bust measurements, from 81/86 cm (32/34 in) through to 132/137 cm (52/54 in), making this pattern an inclusive choice for knitters of many sizes.

The Two Designs at a Glance

While both cardigans share the same construction approach and stitch vocabulary, they differ in their neckline treatment and finished length. The Round Neck Cardigan has a full length ranging from 60 cm to 73 cm depending on size, while the Flat Collared Cardigan is a shorter style, measuring 50 cm to 63 cm in length. Both feature set-in or tailored sleeve shaping with an adjustable sleeve length of approximately 46 to 48 cm. The actual finished bust measurement is generously eased, ranging from 89 cm to 142 cm across the size range, providing a comfortable, relaxed fit typical of Aran-weight garments.

Round Neck Cardigan

The Round Neck Cardigan is shown in Hayfield Bonus Aran Tweed shade 664. It features a classic rounded neckline finish, likely worked with a neat ribbed or picked-up border. The body and sleeves incorporate the signature cable panel design that runs through both versions of this pattern, giving the garment a traditional Aran aesthetic with contemporary proportions. The round neck finish makes this cardigan a versatile layering piece suitable for everyday wear.

Flat Collared Cardigan

The Flat Collared Cardigan is shown in Hayfield Bonus Aran Tweed shade 685. As the name suggests, this version features a flat, spread collar rather than a close-fitting round neck, lending it a slightly more relaxed and vintage-inspired character. The shorter finished length also gives this design a more casual, contemporary silhouette. Like its counterpart, it features the cable panel detailing that is central to the pattern's visual appeal.

Techniques Used

Both cardigans are worked flat in separate pieces — typically back, two fronts, and sleeves — which are then seamed together. Key techniques required include:

• Cable knitting using a cable needle, including both C4B (cable 4 back) and C4F (cable 4 front) crosses to create the textured rope and panel effects
• Shaping through increasing and decreasing stitches for armholes, sleeve caps, and necklines
• Ribbing for welts, cuffs, and button bands, typically worked on the smaller needle size
• Buttonhole construction for the front band, with 7 or 8 buttons depending on size
• Tension checking, which is especially important in this pattern given the combination of cable and stocking stitch sections

Stitches Used

The pattern draws on a combination of classic knitting stitches and structured cable repeats:

• Stocking stitch — the main background fabric, worked as knit on right-side rows and purl on wrong-side rows
• Cable pattern — a 24-stitch cable panel featuring C4B and C4F crossings worked on alternate rows, creating a rich, interlocking rope texture; the 24-stitch cable panel measures 9 cm (3½ in) in width
• Rib stitch — used for borders and cuffs to provide elasticity and a neat, professional finish
• Purl rows — worked on all wrong-side rows within the cable pattern repeat

Materials Required

Both car