Sweater, Snood and Hat in Stylecraft Batik Swirl DK - 9676 - Downloadable PDF

Sweater, Snood and Hat in Stylecraft Batik Swirl DK – Pattern 9676

This intermediate-level knitting pattern from Stylecraft presents three coordinating designs in one downloadable PDF: a classic fitted sweater, a cosy snood, and a matching hat. All three pieces are worked in Stylecraft Batik Swirl DK, shown in the colourway Rainbow (3733). The snood and hat are thoughtfully designed to make use of leftover yarn from the sweater, making this an economical and practical pattern collection for any knitter looking to create a complete, coordinated outfit.

The Sweater

What Is Being Made

The sweater is a women's pullover worked in a textured stitch pattern with set-in or drop sleeves. It is available in five sizes, fitting bust measurements from 81–86 cm (32–34 in) up to 122–127 cm (48–50 in), with actual garment measurements ranging from 96 cm to 136 cm. The full length ranges from 62 cm to 73 cm, and sleeve length from 45 cm to 47 cm, depending on size. The inclusion of larger sizes makes this pattern notably inclusive in its sizing range.

Techniques Used

• Thumb method cast-on – used to begin the back piece, providing a neat and elastic edge suitable for ribbing
• 2x2 ribbing – worked over 17 rows at the lower edge using smaller needles, creating a firm, stretchy welt
• Decreasing within ribbing – a shaping row using p2tog and p3tog reduces the stitch count after the rib section to create a neat waist transition
• Cable needle (CN) technique – a cable needle is used in the textured body pattern, introducing a twist or cross-stitch element that gives the fabric its distinctive surface interest
• Stitch holders – used to hold stitches during neckline or shoulder shaping, a standard technique in garment construction
• Circular needle option – the pattern allows the use of an 80 cm circular needle in place of straight needles for the sweater body, useful for knitters who prefer working in the round or managing large stitch counts

Stitches Used

• 2x2 rib – alternating knit and purl stitches in pairs for the welt and cuffs
• Reverse stocking stitch – the right side rows are purled and wrong side rows are knitted, giving the body a distinctive purl-faced texture rather than the smooth knit face of standard stocking stitch
• Textured cable or twist pattern – a repeating stitch pattern incorporating a cable needle cross worked over a background of reverse stocking stitch, creating a raised, decorative surface. The pattern note advises that stitch counts should only be checked after specific rows (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, and 16th), indicating a multi-row repeat with shaping considerations
• p2tog and p3tog – purl decrease stitches used in the transition row between rib and body

Materials

• Yarn: Stylecraft Batik Swirl DK, 200g balls – 3 balls for sizes 32–42 in, 4 balls for sizes 44–50 in
• Needles: 1 pair 4 mm (UK 8 / USA 6) knitting needles for the body, and 1 pair 3¼ mm (UK 10 / USA 3) needles for the ribbed sections; an optional 80 cm circular needle in 4 mm is also listed
• Notions: Stitch holders

The Snood

What Is Being Made

The snood is a wide, tube-shaped neck warmer measuring approximately 60 cm wide by 25 cm in length (23