Sirdar Coat'chella Jacket Crochet Pattern

Sirdar Coat'chella Jacket: Beginner Crochet Design

What is Being Made

The Sirdar Coat'chella Jacket (Design No. 10525) is a colorful crochet cardigan featuring a multi-color striped or patterned design. This garment is available in three size ranges: UK 6-12 (US 2-8), UK 14-20 (US 10-16), and UK 22-28 (US 18-24). The jacket offers a full length of approximately 44-45 inches with sleeve length of 17¾ inches, and back widths ranging from 55 cm to 77 cm depending on size selection.

Techniques and Construction

This beginner-level crochet project uses fundamental crochet techniques suitable for those new to the craft. The pattern incorporates multiple colorways to create visual interest and texture throughout the garment. The design demonstrates how color changes can be strategically used in crochet construction to build a cohesive, festival-inspired aesthetic. The pattern is triple-checked by Sirdar to guarantee success when using the recommended yarns, making it an ideal project for developing foundational crochet skills.

Stitches Used

While specific stitch names are not detailed in the provided content, the pattern employs standard crochet stitches appropriate for creating a structured cardigan garment. The construction method allows for the integration of multiple yarn colors throughout the piece, which is typical of colorwork crochet techniques.

Materials: Yarn and Tools

The Sirdar Coat'chella Jacket is designed to be made with Sirdar Stories Double Knitting (DK) yarn in a cotton-rich acrylic blend. This fiber composition creates a lightweight, breathable garment that maintains its shape—ideal for comfortable summer wear.

Yarn Quantities and Color Options

The pattern requires multiple yarn colors across 12 different shades:

• Yarn A (Main Color): 9-12 balls depending on size (Shade 839 Silent Disco)
• Yarns B through L (Accent Colors): 2-4 balls each for color variation

Available colorway options include:

• Shade 839 Silent Disco
• Shade 813 Summer
• Shade 835 Smile
• Shade 812 Sunseekers
• Shade 817 Aura
• Shade 819 Pool Party
• Shade 802
• Shade 803
• Shade 805
• Shade 806
• Shade 811
• Shade 830

Additional shade options mentioned include 800 Henna, 820 Karma, and 808 Date Night, providing crafters with flexibility to personalize their garment through color selection.

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 crochet and knitting patterns. The brand combines classic design traditions with contemporary yarn innovations, ensuring that each pattern is rigorously tested and triple-checked for successful completion with recommended Sirdar yarns.