Sirdar Ace Collared Sweater Jumper Knitting Pattern

Sirdar Ace Collared Sweater

What is Being Made

The Sirdar Ace Collared Sweater (Design No. 10552) is a sophisticated womenswear knitting project featuring a collared neckline. This intermediate-level sweater is available in six sizes, ranging from 81/86 cm (32/34") chest measurement up to 132/137 cm (52/54") chest measurement, with full length options from 58 cm (22¾") to 68 cm (26¾"). The design combines luxury materials with accessible craftsmanship, making it suitable for knitters with intermediate experience.

Knitting Techniques and Construction

This pattern employs double knitting as the primary construction method, a technique that creates a dense, structured fabric ideal for garments requiring shape and drape. The sweater uses a two-colour approach, incorporating Yarn A (shade 401 Waterlily) as the primary colour and Yarn B (shade 418 Orient Blue) as a secondary accent colour. The collared design adds a tailored, refined element to the finished piece, elevating the garment's sophistication and wearability.

Stitches and Stitch Techniques

While the pattern document references double knitting as the foundational technique, specific stitch details are available on the back pages of the full pattern instructions. The intermediate difficulty rating suggests the pattern incorporates standard knitting stitches with some colour work or shaping elements that require moderate knitting experience to execute successfully.

Materials: Yarn and Needles

The Sirdar Ace Collared Sweater is designed to be knitted using Sirdar Cashmere Merino Silk in double knitting (DK) weight. This premium yarn blend combines three luxurious fibres: pure silk, extra fine merino wool, and the softest Himalayan cashmere. Each ball contains 50 grams of yarn.

Yarn quantities required:

• Size S: 9 balls Yarn A, 1 ball Yarn B
• Size M: 10 balls Yarn A, 1 ball Yarn B
• Size L: 11 balls Yarn A, 1 ball Yarn B
• Size XL: 12 balls Yarn A, 1 ball Yarn B
• Size XXL: 13 balls Yarn A, 1 ball Yarn B
• Size XXXL: 15 balls Yarn A, 1 ball Yarn B

The Cashmere Merino Silk yarn is available in a sophisticated palette of grown-up, flattering shades inspired by English estates, including Waterlily (401), Morning Yellow (413), Meadow Green (421), and Regency Blues (400). Specific needle requirements are detailed in the complete pattern instructions on the back pages.

About Sirdar and Pattern Quality

Sirdar is an established British yarn company founded in West Yorkshire in 1880, with a rich heritage in hand knitting design and innovation. The company triple-checks every pattern to guarantee successful results when using recommended Sirdar yarns. The Cashmere Merino Silk collection represents the latest in yarn innovation, offering knitters the opportunity to create garments with a designer-brand aesthetic at an accessible price point.