Sirdar Night Life Vest & Roll Neck Mittens Knitting Pattern

Sirdar Night Life Vest & Roll Neck in Stories DK

What is Being Made

This advanced knitting pattern (Design No. 10578) creates two coordinated garments: a close-fitting vest top with a roll neck and matching arm warmers. The collection is part of the Graffiti trend-led fashion line, inspired by urban landscapes and city living. The pattern is available in UK sizes 6-28 (US sizes 2-24), making it accessible across a wide range of body measurements from chest sizes 32/34" up to 52/54".

Garment Details: Vest Top

The vest top is designed as a close-fitting garment featuring a roll neck construction. The full length varies by size, ranging from 17¼" for the smallest size (UK 6-8) to 21¼" for the largest size (UK 26-28). The chest measurements range from 81/86 cm (32/34") to 132/137 cm (52/54"), allowing for a tailored fit across multiple sizing options.

Garment Details: Arm Warmers

The arm warmers are designed as a complementary accessory to the vest top. These pieces feature a consistent sleeve length of approximately 20-21" across all sizes, with full lengths ranging from 8" to 10¾" depending on the chosen size. The arm warmers provide layering versatility and can be worn independently or paired with the vest top.

Knitting Techniques and Stitches

This is an advanced-level knitting project that employs double knitting techniques throughout the construction. Double knitting creates a dense, reversible fabric with excellent drape and structure, making it ideal for fitted garments like this vest top. The pattern utilizes color work, as indicated by the multiple shade options available in the Sirdar Stories collection, which suggests Fair Isle or jacquard-style colorwork elements typical of advanced knitting patterns.

Yarn and Materials

Yarn Fiber: Sirdar Stories Double Knitting (DK weight), shade 805 Parade. Stories is a cotton-rich blend that provides a cool cotton look and feel while maintaining a lighter weight than pure cotton, ensuring that finished garments—even longer cardigans—retain their shape without sagging.

Yarn Requirements:

• Vest Top: 3-5 balls of 50g (depending on size)
• Arm Warmers: 5-8 balls of 50g (depending on size)

Needles Required:

• 1 pair of 4mm (UK size 8 / US size 6) knitting needles
• 1 pair of 3¼mm (UK size 10 / US size 3) knitting needles

The use of two needle sizes is typical in advanced knitting patterns, where the smaller needles are commonly used for ribbed cuffs, neckbands, or other sections requiring a tighter gauge, while the larger needles create the main fabric body.

Color Options

The Graffiti collection offers four coordinating shades within the Sirdar Stories DK range: shade 805 Parade, shade 823 All Nighter, shade 808 Date Night, and shade 816 Carnival. This variety allows knitters to customize their garment while maintaining the cohesive aesthetic of the urban-inspired design.

Pattern Guarantee and Heritage

Sirdar, established in West Yorkshire in 1880, is a British yarn company with generations of hand knitting heritage. The brand triple-checks every pattern to guarantee successful results when using the recommended Sirdar yarns, ensuring that knitters following these instructions with Sirdar Stories DK will achieve professional-quality finished garments.