Sweater & Cardigan in Stylecraft Jeanie - 9496 - Downloadable PDF

Sweater & Cardigan in Stylecraft Jeanie

What is Being Made

This downloadable PDF pattern provides instructions for creating two coordinating garments: a pullover sweater and a matching cardigan. Both designs feature easy lace details and are available in a comprehensive range of five sizes, accommodating bust measurements from 81-86cm (32-34 inches) up to 122-127cm (48-50 inches). The pattern is designed for intermediate knitters seeking garments with elegant lace elements.

Garment Specifications

Sweater: The pullover sweater offers a full length of 56-67cm (22-26½ inches) depending on size, with sleeve lengths ranging from 20-22cm (8-8¾ inches). Actual bust measurements span from 94cm (37 inches) to 136cm (53½ inches) across the size range.

Cardigan: The cardigan version provides a longer silhouette with full length measurements of 80-91cm (31½-36 inches), making it suitable for layering. This extended length offers additional coverage compared to the sweater.

Knitting Techniques Used

• Ribbed edging construction for cuffs and hems
• Lace stitch patterning integrated throughout the garment body
• Decreasing techniques to shape the garment and adjust stitch counts
• Seamless or minimal seaming construction methods
• Alternating knit and purl rows to create textured fabric

Stitches Featured

The pattern employs fundamental knitting stitches including knit stitch, purl stitch, and ribbed stitches (alternating knit and purl combinations). The distinctive element is the integration of easy lace designs throughout, which are accessible to intermediate-level knitters. Decreasing stitches (working 2 stitches together) is used strategically to shape the garment and transition from ribbed sections to the main lace pattern.

Materials Required

This pattern is designed for use with Stylecraft Jeanie yarn in an aran weight, which is a medium-weight yarn suitable for creating garments with good drape and stitch definition. Knitting needles in sizes 4.5mm and 5mm are required—the smaller needles create the ribbed edging while the larger needles accommodate the main lace pattern and body of the garments.

Difficulty Level

Rated as intermediate, this pattern assumes knitters have solid foundational skills including casting on, basic stitch work, and familiarity with following pattern instructions. The easy lace designs make this an excellent project for knitters looking to develop lace-knitting techniques without extreme complexity.