Sirdar Cow Bell Sleeve Sweater 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: | 1 |
| Pages: | 8 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
| Finished Size: | 6 to 28 (2" to 11") |
| Needles Required: | 4.00mm (US 6) Single Point Needles |
| Pattern Code: | 10539 |
| Featured Products: | Sirdar Stories Yarn - Cotton DK |
What you'll need
| Size: | 6-8 | 10-12 | 14-16 | 18-20 | 22-24 | 26-28 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sirdar Stories Yarn - Cotton DK
Reunion (821)
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4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 |
Sirdar Stories Yarn - Cotton DK
Parade (805)
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3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
Sirdar Stories Yarn - Cotton DK
Pillow Talk (803)
|
3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
|
Product Description
Sirdar 10539 Cowl Bell Sleeve Sweater is a stunning and colorful women’s cropped pullover knit in Stories. The sweater is full of fashionable festival features; flared sleeves, dropped shoulders, and a fitted waist. The zig-zag pattern is created by using the Bargello stitch. The pullover is knit flat in pieces from the bottom up and then seamed. Sirdar’s Stories with so many colors to select from? This yarn is a cotton & acrylic blend perfect for kids’ clothes and accessories!
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:
Chest – 37¾ (41¾, 45¾, 49¾, 53½, 57½)”
Length – 19¾ (20½, 21¼, 22, 22¾, 23¾)”
Yarn Requirements: Sirdar Stories (60% Cotton/ 40% Acrylic; 50g/153 yds)
Color A – 4 (4, 5, 5, 5, 6) skeins shown in 821 Reunion
Color B – 3 (4, 4, 4, 5, 5) skeins shown in 805 Parade
Color C – 3 (4, 4, 4, 5, 5) skeins shown in 803 Pillow Talk
Needles:
US 3 (3.25mm)
US 6 (4.00mm) to get gauge
Gauge: 24 sts and 35 rows = 4” in Bargello pattern on US 6 (4.00mm)
Sirdar Cow Bell Sleeve Sweater
What is Being Made
The Sirdar Cow Bell Sleeve Sweater (Design No. 10539) is an intermediate-level knitted top featuring distinctive bell sleeves. This sweater is available in UK sizes 6-28 (US sizes 2-24) and showcases a contemporary design that combines classic knitting techniques with fashionable sleeve styling. The garment is designed to be a comfortable, wearable piece suitable for various body sizes and proportions.
Techniques Used
This pattern employs fundamental knitting construction methods appropriate for intermediate-level crafters. The sweater is worked using traditional flat knitting techniques on straight needles, with separate pieces for the back, front, and sleeves that are subsequently seamed together. The pattern incorporates shaping techniques to create the distinctive bell sleeve silhouette, which requires increases worked at strategic points along the sleeve length to achieve the characteristic flared effect. The design also includes ribbed edgings at the cuffs, hem, and neckline to provide structure and elasticity to the finished garment.
Stitches Used
The Sirdar Cow Bell Sleeve Sweater utilizes double knitting as its primary stitch structure. Double knitting creates a smooth, even fabric with balanced texture on both sides, making it ideal for garments requiring durability and consistent appearance. Ribbed knit stitches are employed at functional edges including the sleeve cuffs, waistband, and neckline to create elastic, fitted finishes that help the sweater maintain its shape during wear and washing.
Materials
This pattern calls for Sirdar Stories Double Knitting yarn, a cotton-rich acrylic blend that creates lighter garments while maintaining excellent shape retention. The yarn is available in multiple coordinating shades, with the featured colorway combining three distinct colors:
- Yarn A: Shade 821 Reunion (4-6 balls depending on size)
- Yarn B: Shade 805 Parade (3-5 balls depending on size)
- Yarn C: Shade 803 Pillow Talk (3-5 balls depending on size)
Additional shade options from the collection include 810 Spicy, 814 Camping, and 831 Iced Lattes, allowing customization of the color palette.
The pattern requires two pairs of knitting needles: 4mm (UK8 - USA6) needles for the main fabric and 3¼mm (UK10 - USA3) needles for ribbed edgings. A safety pin is also needed for stitch management during construction.
Size Range and Finished Measurements
The sweater is available across six size ranges from UK 6-8 through UK 26-28 (US 2-4 through US 22-24). Chest measurements range from 81-86cm (32-34 inches) in the smallest size to 132-137cm (52-54 inches) in the largest size. Full length varies from 50cm (19¾ inches) to 60cm (23¾ inches), and sleeve length ranges from 44-46cm (17¼-18 inches) across the size range.
Pattern Guarantee
As part of Sirdar's commitment to crafting success, this pattern has been triple-checked to guarantee successful results when used with recommended Sirdar yarns. The downloadable PDF format provides complete instructions for all six sizes, making it accessible for knitters seeking a contemporary sweater design with distinctive styling details.
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