Sirdar Boatneck Sweater Jumper Knitting Pattern

Sirdar Boatneck Sweater

What Is Being Made

The Sirdar Boatneck Sweater (Design No. 10106) is a classic pullover sweater featuring a distinctive boatneck neckline. This garment is available in six sizes ranging from 32 to 54 inches in chest measurement, making it suitable for a wide range of body types. The sweater combines timeless styling with contemporary yarn innovation, offering a versatile piece that pairs well with casual wardrobe staples like jeans and chinos.

Techniques Used

This sweater is constructed using a bottom-up seamed approach, meaning the knitter works from the lower edge upward and then seams the pieces together. The garment is worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, allowing for straightforward shaping and construction. This method is ideal for beginners, as the pattern is rated as a beginner-level design with Sirdar's triple-check guarantee for success when using the recommended yarn.

Stitches Used

The primary stitch structure features 2x2 Rib Stitches, which create the characteristic textured ribbing commonly found in sweater cuffs, hems, and necklines. Ribbing provides elasticity and helps the garment maintain its shape. The main body of the sweater utilizes standard stockinette stitch construction, typical of Aran-weight knitting projects, creating a smooth, classic fabric suitable for everyday wear.

Materials: Yarn and Needles

This pattern calls for Sirdar No.1 Stonewashed Aran yarn, an Aran-weight yarn available in two coordinating shades:

• Yarn A: Shade 806 (primary color) — requires 4 to 7 balls depending on size
• Yarn B: Shade 803 (secondary color) — requires 2 to 3 balls depending on size

The yarn features a distinctive distressed denim effect with stone-washed coloring, creating a trendy, lived-in aesthetic that complements contemporary casual styling. Each ball contains 100 grams of yarn.

Two pairs of knitting needles are required:

• 5mm (UK size 6 / USA size 8) needles for the main body
• 4½mm (UK size 7 / USA size 7) needles for ribbed sections

Knitters will also need stitch holders to manage stitches during construction.

About Sirdar Yarns

Sirdar is an established British yarn company founded in West Yorkshire in 1880, bringing over a century of hand-knitting heritage to modern makers. The brand is known for combining classic yarn quality with contemporary design innovations, ensuring that each pattern is triple-checked for success when paired with Sirdar's recommended yarns.