Sirdar Sundowner Sessions Vest Top Knitting Pattern
By Sirdar
Specifications
| Brand: | Sirdar |
| Yarn Weight: | DK | Light Worsted |
| Designer: | Sirdar |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 2 |
| Pages: | 8 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
| Finished Size: | 6 to 28 (2" to 11") |
| Needles Required: | 3.25mm (US 3) & 4.00mm (US 6) Single Point Needles |
| Pattern Code: | 10536 |
| Featured Products: | Sirdar Stories Yarn - Cotton DK |
What you'll need
1 Select Size
2 Select Colors
Sirdar Stories Yarn - Cotton DK
Pillow Talk (803)
In stock
× $6.00
3 Accessories
Product Description
Sirdar 10536 Sundowner Sessions Vest in Stories DK is a women’s strappy scalloped hem pullover perfect for those laidback days in the sun. The lovely tank is knit 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 chevron lace pattern is in written form only.
Skill Level: Intermediate
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:
Bust – 36¾ (41, 44, 48¾, 52½, 56¾)”
Full Length – 22¾ (23¾, 24½, 25¼, 26½, 26¾)”
Yarn Requirements: 4 (5, 5, 6, 7, 7) skeins Sirdar Stories (60% Cotton/ 40% Acrylic; 50g/153 yds) shown 835 Smile and 803 Pillow Talk
Needles:
US 3 (3.25mm)
US 6 (4.00mm) to get gauge
Gauge:
21 sts and 28 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch on US 6 (4.00mm)
21 sts and 31 rows = 4” in chevron pattern on US 6 (4.00mm)
1 scallop = 1” wide
Sirdar Sundowner Sessions Vest
What is Being Made
The Sirdar Sundowner Sessions Vest (Design No. 10536) is an intermediate-level knitted sleeveless top designed for warm-weather wear. This vest is available in six sizes ranging from UK 6-8 through UK 26-28 (US 2-4 through US 22-24), with finished chest measurements from 32/34 inches up to 52/54 inches. The garment features a contemporary design that combines classic knitting techniques with modern styling elements, making it suitable for both casual and styled occasions.
Techniques and Construction
This knitting pattern employs traditional hand knitting methods appropriate for intermediate-level crafters. The design incorporates scallop stitch work as a featured design element, with each scallop measuring 10 cm (4 inches) across. The vest is constructed using flat knitting on straight needles, with pieces worked separately before assembly. The pattern requires careful attention to shaping and finishing to achieve the polished, wearable garment shown in the design.
The construction method ensures consistent results when following the provided measurements and tension guidelines. Sirdar patterns are triple-checked during development to guarantee success when using the recommended yarns and techniques specified in the pattern instructions.
Stitches Used
- Scallop stitch (featured design element)
- Double knitting stitches for main fabric construction
- Standard knit and purl stitches for shaping and finishing
Materials Required
The Sirdar Sundowner Sessions Vest is designed to be worked in Sirdar Stories Double Knitting (DK) yarn, a cotton-rich acrylic blend that combines the comfort of natural cotton with the durability and shape-retention of acrylic fibers. This yarn composition creates lightweight garments ideal for summer wear while maintaining their structure through wear and washing.
Yarn requirements vary by size, ranging from 4 balls for the smallest size (UK 6-8) to 7 balls for the larger sizes (UK 22-24 and UK 26-28). Each ball contains 50 grams of yarn. The pattern is available in two colorway options: shade 835 Smile or shade 803 Pillow Talk. Additional shade options from the Festival collection include shade 812 Sunseekers, shade 819 Pool Party, and shade 806 Dreamers.
Needles required include one pair of 4mm (UK 8 – USA 6) knitting needles for the main fabric and one pair of 3¼mm (UK 10 – USA 6) knitting needles for ribbed edgings and finishing details. These needle sizes are standard for working with double knitting weight yarn at the specified tension.
Tension and Gauge
The pattern is worked at a tension of 21 stitches over 10 cm (4 inches) using 4mm needles in double knitting stitch. Achieving the correct tension is essential for obtaining the finished measurements specified in the pattern. The scallop stitch elements measure 10 cm (4 inches) in width when worked at the correct tension.
Design Heritage
Sirdar, established in West Yorkshire in 1880, is a British yarn company with a heritage of hand knitting design and innovation. The Sirdar Stories yarn collection represents the company's commitment to combining natural fiber comfort with modern yarn technology, allowing contemporary knitters to create fashionable, wearable garments with the reliability of a trusted heritage brand.
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