Sweater and Hoodie in Stylecraft Grace Aran - 9932 - Downloadable PDF

Stylecraft 9932: Sweater and Hoodie in Stylecraft Grace Aran — Pattern Summary

Stylecraft pattern 9932 is a downloadable PDF knitting pattern featuring two children's designs: a classic striped sweater and a hoodie, both worked in Stylecraft Grace Aran weight yarn. The designs are sized to fit children aged 2–11 years, covering chest measurements from 56 cm (22 in) to 76 cm (30 in), making this pattern a versatile addition to any knitter's collection for gifting or wardrobe building. Both garments are rated Easy, making this an ideal pattern for beginner knitters looking to build confidence with straightforward shaping and a simple stripe sequence.

About the Designs

The Striped Sweater

The sweater is a classic raglan-sleeved pullover worked in a two-colour stripe sequence using a Main Colour (MC) and a Contrast Colour (CC). The colourway specified in the pattern is Oyster 2156 as the MC and Hip 2152 as the CC. The stripe pattern is clean and rhythmic — 6 rows in MC followed by 4 rows in CC, repeated throughout the body and sleeves, creating a bold, graphic stripe effect that is visually appealing and easy to track.

The sweater is constructed in separate pieces — back, front, and sleeves — which are then joined. The raglan shaping is achieved through straightforward decreases worked at each end of right-side rows, giving the garment its characteristic diagonal shoulder seam. This is an excellent introduction to raglan construction for newer knitters.

The Hoodie

The hoodie shares the same easy construction approach and stripe sequence but is worked in Storm 2155 as the MC and Hip 2152 as the CC. It features a hood and button fastenings, requiring 6 or 7 buttons depending on the size chosen. This makes the hoodie a slightly more involved project than the sweater, introducing knitters to button band construction and hood shaping while remaining firmly in the beginner-friendly category.

Sizes and Fit

Both garments are available in five sizes to fit ages 2–3, 4–5, 6–7, 8–9, and 10–11 years. Actual chest measurements range from 68 cm to 88 cm, providing a comfortable, relaxed fit. Full lengths range from 38 cm to 56 cm and sleeve lengths from 24 cm to 41 cm, ensuring a well-proportioned garment across all age groups.

Techniques Used

• Thumb method cast-on — the specified cast-on technique used to begin each piece
• 2x2 rib — used for the welts and cuffs, worked over the opening rows to create a neat, stretchy edge
• Stocking stitch (st-st) — the main fabric of both garments, worked in the two-colour stripe sequence
• Raglan shaping — decreases worked at each end of rows to shape the armhole and sleeve head
• Stripe sequence management — carrying and breaking yarn at appropriate intervals to maintain the 6-row MC / 4-row CC pattern
• Stitch holders — used in the sweater to hold stitches during construction
• Button band and hood construction — featured in the hoodie design

Stitches Used

• Knit (k)
• Purl (p)
• Purl two together (p2tog) — used in the transition row between rib and stocking stitch to reduce stitch count neatly
• Decrease stitches — worked at raglan edges to shape the garment
• Yarn forward (yfwd) — referenced in the abbreviations, likely used for buttonholes in the hoodie