Sweater in Hayfield Soft Twist - 10329 - Downloadable PDF

Hayfield Soft Twist Sweater – Knitting Pattern 10329 by Sirdar

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern from Sirdar (pattern number 10329) guides you through creating a stylish, two-colour sweater worked in Hayfield Soft Twist Double Knitting yarn. Rated as a beginner-level project, it is an ideal choice for those who are relatively new to knitting garments but want to achieve a polished, wearable result. The design is offered in six sizes, covering a wide range of chest measurements from 81/86 cm (32/34") through to 132/137 cm (52/54"), making it genuinely inclusive and accessible for a broad range of knitters.

What Is Being Made

The finished project is a long-sleeved sweater with a classic, relaxed silhouette. The garment features generous proportions, with finished widths ranging from 112 cm (44") at the smallest size up to 163 cm (64¼") at the largest. Full lengths range from 64 cm (25¼") to 74 cm (29¼") depending on size, while the sleeve length is a consistent 44 cm (17¼") across all six sizes. The two-colour construction — worked in shade 263 Black (Yarn A) and shade 250 White (Yarn B) — gives the sweater a bold, graphic quality that suits a wide variety of personal styles.

Techniques Used

The sweater is constructed using straightforward flat knitting techniques, making it well-suited to beginners who are comfortable working in rows. Key techniques referenced in the pattern include:

• Flat knitting worked in rows on straight needles, with pieces seamed together on completion
• Two-colour knitting using the two specified shades of Hayfield Soft Twist DK
• Use of stitch holders to keep live stitches secure while working other sections of the garment
• Shaping through increases and decreases to form the armhole, sleeve, and neckline areas
• Seaming the finished pieces together to complete the garment

Stitches Used

The primary stitch used throughout this pattern is Reversed Stocking Stitch, which means the purl side of the fabric is used as the right side, giving the sweater a distinctive, textured surface appearance. This is a simple stitch pattern that alternates knit and purl rows — making it very approachable for beginner knitters — but the choice to use the reverse side as the public face adds an interesting, contemporary aesthetic to what might otherwise be a straightforward construction.

• Reversed Stocking Stitch — the main fabric stitch throughout the body and sleeves
• Ribbing or edging stitches may also be incorporated at hems, cuffs, and neckline as directed within the pattern

Tension

The stated tension for this pattern is 14 stitches and 19 rows to 10 cm / 4" measured over Reversed Stocking Stitch using 6½mm needles. Achieving the correct tension is especially important in a garment pattern to ensure the finished sweater matches the intended measurements. Knitters are encouraged to work a tension swatch before beginning.

Materials Required

The yarn specified for this pattern is Hayfield Soft Twist Double Knitting, a DK weight yarn available in 100g balls. Two shades are used:

• Yarn A — shade 263 Black: 5 balls for sizes S and M, 6 balls for sizes L, XL, and XXL, and 7 balls for size XXXL
• Yarn B — shade 250 White: 3 balls for sizes S, M, and L, and 4 balls for sizes XL, XXL, and XXXL

In addition to yarn, the following tools are required:

• 1 pair of