Sirdar Encore Sweater Top Crochet Pattern
By Sirdar
Specifications
| Brand: | Sirdar |
| Yarn Weight: | DK | Light Worsted |
| Designer: | Sirdar |
| Craft: | Crochet |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Pages: | 4 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
| Finished Size: | 6 to 28 (2" to 11") |
| Pattern Code: | 10524 |
| Featured Products: | Sirdar Stories Yarn - Cotton DK |
What you'll need
1 Select Size
2 Select Colors
Sirdar Stories Yarn - Cotton DK
Spicy (810)
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3 Accessories
Product Description
Sirdar 10524 Encore Sweater in Stories DK is a lovely crochet boho-style women’s pullover with angel sleeves perfect for channeling that festive feeling. The sweater features a simple drop shoulder with eyelet stripes that are worked flat in pieces from the bottom up and then seamed. How could you not choose Sirdar’s Stories with so many colors to select from? This yarn is a cotton & acrylic blend perfect for kids’ clothes and accessories! The crochet pattern is in written form only.
Skill Level: Easy
Sizes: 2–4 (6–8, 10–12, 14–16, 18–20, 22–24) to fit 32–34 (36–38, 40–42, 44–46, 48–50, 52–54)” bust
Finished Measurement:
Width – 39¾ (44, 47¾, 52, 55½, 60)”
Full Length – 17¼ (17¼, 19, 19, 20½, 20½)”
Yarn Requirements: 9 (10, 11, 12, 13, 14) skeins Sirdar Stories (60% Cotton/ 40% Acrylic; 50g/153 yds) shown in 810 Spicy and 831 Ice Lattes
Hooks: US F/5 (4.00mm) to get gauge
Gauge: 18 sts and 10 rows = 4” in stitch pattern
Sirdar Encore Sweater - Crochet Top Pattern
What is Being Made
The Sirdar Encore Sweater is a beginner-friendly crochet top designed for everyday wear. This garment is available in six sizes ranging from UK 6-8 through UK 26-28 (US 2-4 through US 22-24), making it accessible for a wide range of body types. The sweater features a comfortable, relaxed fit with a full length that varies by size, ranging from approximately 44 cm (17¼") for smaller sizes to 52 cm (20½") for larger sizes. The chest measurements span from 81-86 cm (32-34") up to 132-137 cm (52-54"), ensuring proper sizing options across the entire range.
Crochet Techniques and Stitches
This pattern utilizes fundamental crochet techniques suitable for beginners. The construction involves basic crochet stitches worked in a stitch pattern that creates visual interest while remaining accessible to those new to the craft. The pattern includes a tension guide of 18 stitches over 10 cm (4") measured in the stitch pattern, which is essential for achieving the correct finished measurements. The design demonstrates how simple stitch combinations can produce an attractive, wearable garment without requiring advanced techniques or complex shaping.
Materials Required
The Sirdar Encore Sweater is designed to be worked with Sirdar Stories Double Knitting (DK) yarn in 50g balls. The yarn quantity required depends on the size being made:
- UK 6-8: 9 balls
- UK 10-12: 10 balls
- UK 14-16: 11 balls
- UK 18-20: 12 balls
- UK 22-24: 13 balls
- UK 26-28: 14 balls
The recommended yarn is a cotton-rich acrylic blend that combines the comfort and breathability of natural cotton with the durability and shape-retention of acrylic. This fiber composition makes the Encore Sweater ideal for warmer weather and ensures the finished garment maintains its structure through regular wear and washing. A single 4.00mm crochet hook (UK size 8, US size F/5) is required to complete the project.
Color Options
The pattern offers multiple colorway choices in the Sirdar Stories DK range, allowing crafters to personalize their garment. Available shades include:
- 810 Spicy
- 805 Parade
- 821 Reunion
- 816 Carnival
- 831 Iced Lattes
This variety of color options enables makers to create unique versions of the same pattern, as highlighted in the pattern's inspiration story where a crocheter plans to make matching tops in different colorways with a friend.
Pattern Quality and Brand Heritage
Sirdar is an established British yarn company founded in West Yorkshire in 1880, bringing over a century of hand knitting expertise to their pattern designs. The company emphasizes quality assurance by triple-checking every pattern to guarantee success when used with recommended Sirdar yarns. This commitment to accuracy and reliability makes the Encore Sweater pattern particularly suitable for beginners seeking confidence in their crochet projects.
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