Sirdar Shoreline Sweater Jumper Knitting Pattern

Sirdar Shoreline Sweater - Design No. 10692

What is Being Made

The Sirdar Shoreline Sweater is a classic knitted pullover sweater designed for intermediate-level knitters. 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), making it suitable for a wide range of body types. The finished garment features a relaxed fit with full-length sleeves and is designed to be a stylish, warm layering piece.

Techniques Used

This knitting pattern employs fundamental sweater construction techniques appropriate for intermediate crafters. The pattern requires following size-specific instructions to achieve proper fit across six different measurements. Knitters will work with standard flat knitting techniques using 4mm needles, creating pieces that are subsequently seamed together. The pattern includes shaping for armholes, neckline, and sleeve caps to create a well-fitted garment that maintains its shape after wearing and washing.

Stitches Used

The Sirdar Shoreline Sweater is worked primarily in double knitting stitch, which creates a smooth, dense fabric with excellent drape and durability. Double knitting is a fundamental stitch that works well with textured yarns and allows the natural characteristics of the yarn to shine through. The richly nepped texture of the Haworth Tweed yarn adds visual interest to the plain knit construction, creating a rustic, tweed-like appearance without requiring complex stitch patterns.

Materials

This pattern calls for Sirdar Haworth Tweed yarn in Double Knitting (DK) weight, specifically shade 905 Heathered Bilberry. The yarn quantity varies by size, requiring between 10 and 15 balls of 50g yarn depending on the finished chest measurement selected. Knitters will need one pair of 4mm needles (UK size 8 / USA size 6) to work this project.

Yarn Characteristics

Sirdar Haworth Tweed is a cotton-rich acrylic blend that combines the comfort and breathability of natural cotton with the practical qualities of acrylic fiber. This blend creates lighter garments that maintain their shape through wear and washing, making it ideal for a sweater that will be worn regularly. The yarn features a distinctive nepped texture characteristic of traditional tweed fabrics, with richly varied shades that add depth and rustic character to plain knit stitches. The yarn is produced by Sirdar, a British yarn company established in West Yorkshire in 1880 with generations of hand knitting heritage.

Finished Measurements

• Size S: 81-86cm chest (32-34 inches), 113cm full width (44½ inches), 66cm back length (26 inches)
• Size M: 91-97cm chest (36-38 inches), 121cm full width (47¾ inches), 68cm back length (26¾ inches)
• Size L: 102-107cm chest (40-42 inches), 133cm full width (52½ inches), 70cm back length (27½ inches)
• Size XL: 112-117cm chest (44-46 inches), 142cm full width (56 inches), 72cm back length (28¼ inches)
• Size XXL: 122-127cm chest (48-50 inches), 153cm full width (60¼ inches), 74cm back length (29¼ inches)
• Size XXXL: 132-137cm chest (52-54 inches), 162cm full width (63¾ inches), 74cm back length (29¼ inches)
• Sleeve Length: 44cm (17¼ inches) for all sizes

Pattern Quality Assurance

Sirdar provides a triple-check guarantee on all patterns to ensure success when using Sirdar yarns. This quality assurance reflects the company's commitment to providing reliable, well-tested designs that have been refined over Sirdar's long history of hand knitting excellence since 1880.