Sirdar V-Neck Stripe Detailed Sweater Knitting Pattern

Sirdar V-Neck Stripe Detailed Sweater in Saltaire

What is Being Made

This is an intermediate-level knitted sweater featuring a flattering V-neckline with subtle stripe detailing. The design, numbered 10173, is part of the Sirdar Saltaire collection and offers simple, fluid, feminine shaping in a classic pullover silhouette. The sweater is available in six sizes ranging from 81cm to 137cm chest measurement (32 inches to 54 inches), making it suitable for a wide range of body types.

Design Features and Styling

The Saltaire sweater showcases subtle stitch details that highlight the luxurious qualities of the yarn while maintaining a sophisticated, understated aesthetic. The V-neckline provides a flattering neckline shape, and the pattern emphasizes fluid, easy-to-wear proportions. The design is part of a collection of classic pieces intended for long-term wear and versatility in any wardrobe.

Yarn and Materials

This sweater is designed to be knitted using Sirdar Saltaire Aran weight yarn in shade 303 Hare, a neutral tone that exemplifies the sophisticated color palette of the Saltaire range. Sirdar Saltaire is distinguished by its gentle alpaca fiber content, which provides exceptional softness and beautiful drape—qualities that are essential to achieving the fluid, feminine silhouette that defines this design. The yarn is supplied in 50g balls, with yardage requirements ranging from 7 balls for size S to 11 balls for sizes XL through XXXL.

The Saltaire collection offers additional shade options including 305 Fern, 300 Stoat, and 308 Otters, allowing knitters to choose from a palette of grown-up, sophisticated neutrals that complement the yarn's luxurious qualities.

Knitting Needles and Tools Required

Two pairs of knitting needles are needed to complete this project:

• 5mm needles (UK size 6 / USA size 8) for the main fabric
• 4mm needles (UK size 8 / USA size 6) for ribbed sections

Additionally, a stitch holder is required for managing stitches during construction, particularly at the neckline and armholes.

Knitting Techniques and Stitches

As an intermediate-level pattern, this sweater incorporates fundamental knitting techniques suitable for knitters with established skills. The construction involves ribbed edgings worked on the smaller needles, which provide elasticity and structure at the cuffs, hem, and neckline. The main body and sleeves are worked in a smooth stockinette stitch on the larger needles, creating the fluid drape characteristic of Aran-weight garments.

The stripe detailing is achieved through subtle stitch pattern variations rather than color changes, allowing the sophisticated single-shade aesthetic to remain the focus while adding visual interest and texture. The V-neckline requires careful shaping and finishing, typically involving decreases worked symmetrically on either side of a center stitch marker to create the precise angle of the neckline opening.

Sizing and Finished Measurements

The pattern provides detailed finished measurements for each size:

• Size S: 81/86cm chest, 121cm width, 62cm full length, 42cm sleeve length
• Size M: 91/97cm chest, 132cm width, 64cm full length, 42cm sleeve length
• Size L: 102/107cm chest, 141cm width, 66cm full length, 43cm sleeve length
• Size XL: 112/117cm chest, 152cm width, 68cm full length, 44cm sleeve length
• Size XXL: 122/127cm chest, 161cm width, 70cm full length, 44cm sleeve length
• Size XXXL: 132/137cm chest, 172cm width, 72cm full length, 44cm sleeve length

About Sirdar and Pattern Quality

Sirdar is an established British yarn company founded in West Yorkshire in 1880, bringing over a century of hand knitting heritage and expertise to every design. The company is committed to pattern accuracy and success, with each pattern triple-checked to guarantee successful results when using the recommended Sirdar yarns. This quality assurance reflects Sirdar's dedication to supporting knitters