Sweaters in Hayfield Chunky Tweed - 2444 - Downloadable PDF

Hayfield Chunky Tweed Sweaters – Pattern 2444: Children's Knitting Pattern for Two Designs in Sizes 2 to 13 Years

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern from Hayfield presents two classic children's sweater designs worked in Hayfield Chunky Tweed yarn: a Round Neck Sweater and a Sweater with Hood. Both garments are sized to fit children aged 2 to 13 years, covering chest measurements from 56 cm (22 in) up to 81 cm (32 in), making this a versatile pattern that can grow with a child through many years of wear. The pattern is knitted flat in separate pieces and seamed, following a traditional construction approach well suited to confident beginner and intermediate knitters.

Designs Included

Round Neck Sweater (Colourway: Shade 182)

The Round Neck Sweater is a timeless, everyday children's pullover featuring a neat, classic round neckline. Its clean silhouette is given texture and visual interest through the inclusion of a decorative cable panel worked across 28 stitches, which measures approximately 16 cm (6¼ in) in width. This central panel provides a focal point against the surrounding stocking stitch fabric, making the garment both practical and attractive. The sweater is worked in Hayfield Chunky Tweed shade 182, and the yarn requirement ranges from 2 to 4 x 100g balls depending on the size being made.

• Sizes: 2–3, 4–5, 6–7, 8–9, 10–11, and 12–13 years
• Actual chest measurement: 60 cm to 86 cm (23¾ in to 34 in)
• Full length: 38 cm to 58 cm (15 in to 22¾ in)
• Sleeve length: 24 cm to 42 cm, noted as adjustable (9½ in to 16½ in)
• Yarn: 2 (3, 3, 4, 4, 4) x 100g balls of Hayfield Chunky Tweed shade 182

Sweater with Hood (Colourway: Shade 184)

The Sweater with Hood offers a more contemporary, cosy alternative, replacing the round neckline with a practical knitted hood — ideal for outdoor wear and cooler weather. Like the round neck version, it features the same cable panel detail and stocking stitch body, ensuring a consistent, polished look across both designs. This version requires slightly more yarn to account for the additional hood fabric. It is worked in Hayfield Chunky Tweed shade 184, and the yarn requirement ranges from 3 to 5 x 100g balls depending on the size.

• Sizes: 2–3, 4–5, 6–7, 8–9, 10–11, and 12–13 years
• Actual chest measurement: 60 cm to 86 cm (23¾ in to 34 in)
• Full length: 38 cm to 58 cm (15 in to 22¾ in)
• Sleeve length: 24 cm to 42 cm, adjustable (9½ in to 16½ in)
• Yarn: 3 (3, 4, 4, 5, 5) x 100g balls of Hayfield Chunky Tweed shade 184

Yarn and Materials

Both designs are worked in Hayfield Chunky Tweed, a chunky weight yarn that knits up quickly and produces a warm, substantial fabric with a characteristic tweed texture. The tweed fleck effect adds depth and a rustic, heritage quality to the finished garments, making them feel both traditional and stylish. The chunky weight is particularly well suited to children's knitwear, as it produces a thick, durable fabric that stands up to active wear.

The following materials are required for both designs:

• Yarn: Hayfield Chunky Tweed (shade 182 for the Round Neck Sweater; shade