Sirdar Rambling Sweater Jumper Knitting Pattern

Sirdar Rambling Sweater - Design No 10690

What is Being Made

The Sirdar Rambling Sweater is an advanced knit-in-the-round pullover sweater designed for knitters with experience working circular construction techniques. This garment is part of Sirdar's Coast & Country collection, inspired by walks in the Yorkshire landscape. The sweater is available in six sizes ranging from 81cm to 137cm chest measurement (32 inches to 54 inches), with full length options from 60cm to 70cm (23¾ inches to 27½ inches). The design features multiple coordinating colorways in shades 911, 903, 907, 906, 908, 910, and 904.

Knitting Techniques

Knit in the Round: This sweater is constructed using circular knitting methods, which creates seamless garments and allows for continuous knitting without turning the work. This advanced technique is ideal for creating fitted, professional-looking sweaters with minimal seaming required.

Tweed Texture: The pattern utilizes Sirdar Haworth Tweed yarn, which knits into a soft tweed-like fabric with richly nepped shades that create a rustic texture. The tweed effect adds visual interest to both plain knit stitches and textured stitch patterns, giving the finished garment a distinctive countryside aesthetic.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

While specific stitch abbreviations are not detailed in the provided pattern excerpt, the design incorporates both plain knit stitches and textured stitch patterns that showcase the nepped characteristics of the Haworth Tweed yarn. The combination of these techniques creates depth and visual interest throughout the sweater construction.

Yarn and Materials

Primary Yarn: Sirdar Haworth Tweed Double Knitting weight yarn is the main fiber used for this project. This yarn is a cotton-rich acrylic blend that creates lighter garments while maintaining excellent shape retention. The yarn's natural cotton content makes it cool and comfortable for wearing, while the acrylic blend ensures durability and easy care.

Yarn Requirements by Size:

• Yarn A (Main Color): 6 to 9 balls depending on size (sizes S-M require 6 balls; sizes L-XL require 7 balls; size XXL requires 8 balls; size XXXL requires 9 balls)
• Yarn B (Contrast Color): 2 to 3 balls (sizes S-XXL require 2 balls; size XXXL requires 3 balls)
• Yarns C, D, E, and F (Additional Contrast Colors): 1 ball each for all sizes
• Yarn G (Additional Contrast Color): 1 ball for all sizes

Needles: Circular needles appropriate for Double Knitting weight yarn are required for knit-in-the-round construction, though specific needle sizes are not provided in the pattern excerpt.

About Sirdar Yarns

Sirdar is an established British yarn company founded in West Yorkshire in 1880, bringing over 140 years of hand knitting heritage to this design. The company has a rich tradition of providing quality yarns for generations of knitting families. The Haworth Tweed yarn used in this pattern reflects Sirdar's commitment to creating yarns inspired by the Yorkshire landscape, combining traditional British aesthetics with modern yarn technology.

Pattern Guarantee

Sirdar triple-checks all patterns to guarantee success when using Sirdar yarns, ensuring that knitters following the instructions with the recommended yarn will achieve professional results.