Sirdar Textured Panel Vest Waistcoat Knitting Pattern

Sirdar Textured Panel Vest in Jewelspun

What is Being Made

This is an intermediate-level knitted waistcoat (sleeveless tank vest) designed by Sirdar, available in six sizes ranging from 81cm to 137cm chest measurement (32 to 54 inches). The design, numbered 10291, features a textured panel construction that creates visual interest while maintaining wearability. The vest is suitable for both men and women across a wide range of body sizes, from small through to triple extra large.

Techniques and Construction

The vest employs panel-based knitting construction, a technique that involves creating separate textured sections that are then joined together. This method allows for interesting visual effects and is a hallmark of intermediate-level garment design. The textured panels are the defining feature of this waistcoat, creating depth and dimension in the finished piece. The pattern includes shaping for the armholes and neckline to ensure proper fit across all size ranges.

Stitches Used

While the specific stitch abbreviations are not detailed in the pattern overview provided, the design utilizes textured stitches that create the distinctive panel effects. The pattern requires familiarity with fundamental knitting techniques appropriate to intermediate-level crafters, including increases, decreases, and the ability to work from written instructions with confidence.

Materials Required

Yarn: Sirdar Jewelspun in Aran weight, shade 707 Golden Feldspar. The yardage requirements vary by size: smaller sizes (S, M, L, XL) require 2 balls of 200g each, while larger sizes (XXL, XXXL) require 3 balls. Jewelspun is described as a soft, light aran weight yarn that blends opulent colours to create a hand-spun appearance while remaining easy to care for.

Needles and Notions: The pattern requires two pairs of knitting needles—one pair of 5mm needles (UK size 6, USA size 8) for the main fabric, and one pair of 4mm needles (UK size 8, USA size 6) for ribbed edges and finishing. Additional notions include stitch holders and a cable needle for any cable work within the textured panels.

Yarn Information

Jewelspun is a Sirdar yarn innovation designed to offer the aesthetic of hand-spun yarn at an accessible price point. Available in six flattering shades—707 Golden Feldspar, 708 Sandstone Sunset, 842 Nordic Noir, and 694 Crystal Quartz among others—the yarn brings Scandi-style cosiness to contemporary wardrobes. As an aran weight, it works at a tension of 18 stitches over 10cm on 5mm needles, making it suitable for relatively quick project completion.

Pattern Details

Sirdar, established in West Yorkshire in 1880, is a British yarn company with a heritage of hand knitting design. The company triple-checks all patterns to guarantee success when used with recommended Sirdar yarns. This particular design represents the brand's commitment to combining classic knitting traditions with contemporary yarn innovations and fashionable styling.