Woman's Sweater and Sleeveless Top in Hayfield Ripple Super Chunky - 7199 - Downloadable PDF

Woman's Sweater and Sleeveless Top in Hayfield Ripple Super Chunky – Pattern 7199

This knitting pattern (Hayfield pattern number 7199) provides instructions for two distinct women's garments: a long-sleeved sweater and a sleeveless top. Both designs are worked in Hayfield Ripple Super Chunky, a self-patterning yarn that creates a unique, individual ripple effect in every finished piece. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF, making it immediately accessible for knitters of all locations.

Garments Included

• Women's Sweater – a full-length sleeved jumper with an adjustable sleeve length
• Women's Sleeveless Top – a shorter, armhole-styled top ideal for layering or warmer-weather wear

Sizing and Fit

Both garments are sized to fit a bust measurement of 81–107 cm (32–42 inches), covering six sizes in total. The actual finished measurements range from 86 cm (34 in) to 110 cm (43¼ in), providing a comfortable, slightly eased fit across all sizes. The full length of the garments ranges from 53 cm to 61 cm (21–24 inches) depending on size. The sweater features a sleeve length starting at 43 cm (17 inches) and extending to 47 cm (18½ inches), noted in the pattern as adjustable to suit individual preference.

Materials – Yarn

Both garments are knitted in Hayfield Ripple Super Chunky, a super chunky weight yarn sold in 100g balls. The sweater version photographed uses shade 654, requiring between 6 and 8 balls depending on size. The sleeveless top version uses shade 652, requiring between 4 and 6 balls depending on size.

Because Hayfield Ripple Super Chunky is a self-patterning yarn, each finished garment will display its own unique colour and ripple arrangement — no two knitted pieces will look exactly alike. This is an intentional and celebrated characteristic of the yarn.

Yarn Management Technique – Two-Ball Method

To achieve the most even and visually balanced results, the pattern specifically recommends working with two separate balls of yarn simultaneously. The technique involves knitting 2 rows with the first ball, then 2 rows with the second ball, and continuing this alternating sequence throughout the entire garment. This method helps to minimise uneven colour pooling or striping that can sometimes occur with self-patterning yarns, and it is the exact method used to produce the photographed sample garments shown with the pattern.

Craft and Techniques

• Craft: Knitting
• Yarn weight: Super Chunky – ideal for quick, satisfying knitting progress and bold, textural results
• Colour management: Two-ball alternating row technique to balance the self-patterning ripple effect
• Construction: Separate front, back, and sleeve panels worked flat and seamed, as is typical for classic sweater construction at this weight

About Hayfield Ripple Super Chunky

Hayfield Ripple Super Chunky is a specialist yarn designed to produce an eye-catching ripple or wave colour effect as it is knitted up. Because the colour sequencing interacts with the stitch pattern and individual tension, every knitter will achieve a slightly different result — making each finished garment a truly one-of-a-kind piece. Working at super chunky weight means the fabric grows quickly on the needles, making these patterns well-suited to knitters who enjoy fast, rewarding projects with a bold, cosy finish.

Who This Pattern Is For

This pattern is suitable for knitters who are comfortable with standard sweater construction and shaping techniques. The two-ball yarn management method adds a small layer of technique but is straightforward to follow. The range of six sizes makes it a versatile choice for a wide variety of body measurements, and the inclusion of both a sleeved sweater and a sleeveless top within a single pattern download offers excellent value for those who enjoy knitting coordinating wardrobe pieces.