Sirdar Short Sleeve Jacket Coat Knitting Pattern

Sirdar Short Sleeve Jacket in Elemental

What is Being Made

This is a short sleeve jacket designed by Sirdar, a British yarn company established in West Yorkshire in 1880. The jacket is worked in a super chunky weight yarn and is specifically designed as a beginner-friendly knit that produces a fashionable, on-trend garment. The design features a classic seamed construction with a structured fit, available in six sizes ranging from 81/86 cm (32/34") chest to 132/137 cm (52/54") chest.

Techniques Used

This jacket is constructed using bottom-up knitting methodology, meaning the pieces are worked from the lower edges upward. The garment is worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, with pieces subsequently seamed together to create the finished jacket. This approach is ideal for beginners as it allows for easier stitch counting and shaping adjustments along the way.

Stitches Used

The primary stitch used throughout this design is stocking stitch (also called stockinette stitch), which creates a smooth, classic fabric with a distinctive V-pattern on the right side. The pattern notes that stocking stitch is perfect for disguising uneven knitting, making it an excellent choice for beginners. The thick-and-thin texture of the Sirdar Elemental yarn adds visual interest and creates an interesting surface effect even when working with this simple, fundamental stitch.

Materials: Yarn and Needles

This jacket is designed to be knitted with Sirdar Elemental, a super chunky weight yarn. Elemental is composed of soft fibres spun with a precious metallic strand, creating a quick-knit yarn ideal for beginners. The yarn is available in multiple shades including 303 Gold, 305 White Gold, 304 Patina, and 301 Cobalt. Yarn requirements range from 9 balls (50g each) for the smallest sizes to 13 balls for the largest size.

Two pairs of knitting needles are required:

• 10mm (UK 000 / USA 15) needles for the main fabric
• 8mm (UK 0 / USA 11) needles for ribbing or edging

The jacket is finished with 2 Sirdar Elegant Buttons (button reference B5611-0779) for closure.

Sizing and Finished Measurements

The pattern is graded across six sizes with the following finished chest measurements and full lengths:

• Size S: 81/86 cm (32/34") chest, 52 cm (20½") full length
• Size M: 91/97 cm (36/38") chest, 54 cm (21¼") full length
• Size L: 102/107 cm (40/42") chest, 58 cm (22¾") full length
• Size XL: 112/117 cm (44/46") chest, 61 cm (24") full length
• Size XXL: 122/127 cm (48/50") chest, 63 cm (24¾") full length
• Size XXXL: 132/137 cm (52/54") chest, 65 cm (25½") full length

All sizes feature consistent short sleeves measuring 18 cm (7") in length.

Pattern Features and Design Notes

This intermediate-level pattern has been triple-checked by Sirdar to guarantee success when using the recommended Sirdar Elemental yarn at the specified tension. The thick-and-thin texture effect of the yarn creates visual interest from simple stitches, making it forgiving of uneven knitting—a key advantage for knitters developing their skills. The design is suitable for beginners looking to create something fashionable and contemporary without requiring advanced techniques.