Sirdar Hedgerow Sweater Jumper Knitting Pattern
By Sirdar
Specifications
| Brand: | Sirdar |
| Yarn Weight: | DK | Light Worsted |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Pack Size: | 1 |
| Finished Size: | 32-34″ to 52-54″ |
| Needles Required: | 3.25mm (US 3) & 4.00mm (US 6) Single Point Needles and 3.25mm (US 3) & 4.00mm (US 6) Circular Needles |
| Pattern Code: | 10694 |
Product Description
Sirdar Hedgerow Sweater - Design No. 10694
What is Being Made
The Sirdar Hedgerow Sweater is an advanced-level knitted pullover sweater available in six sizes ranging from 81cm to 137cm chest measurement (32 to 54 inches). This design is part of Sirdar's Coast & Country collection, inspired by walks in the Yorkshire landscape. The sweater is crafted to be a versatile, stylish garment suitable for countryside wear, combining comfort with a distinctive rustic aesthetic.
Garment Specifications and Sizing
The sweater is offered in six size options:
- Size S: 81/86cm chest (32/34"), 114cm width (45"), 72cm full length (28¼"), 46cm sleeve length (18")
- Size M: 91/97cm chest (36/38"), 124cm width (48¾"), 74cm full length (29¼"), 46cm sleeve length (18")
- Size L: 102/107cm chest (40/42"), 134cm width (52¾"), 76cm full length (30"), 47cm sleeve length (18½")
- Size XL: 112/117cm chest (44/46"), 144cm width (56¾"), 76cm full length (30"), 48cm sleeve length (19")
- Size XXL: 122/127cm chest (48/50"), 154cm width (60¾"), 78cm full length (30¾"), 48cm sleeve length (19")
- Size XXXL: 132/137cm chest (52/54"), 164cm width (64½"), 80cm full length (31½"), 48cm sleeve length (19")
Yarn and Materials
The Sirdar Hedgerow Sweater is designed to be knitted using Sirdar Haworth Tweed yarn in double knitting weight. The yarn is a cotton-rich acrylic blend that creates a soft, tweed-like fabric with characteristic nepped texture. The pattern calls for six coordinating shades of Haworth Tweed (shade numbers 910, 906, 908, 907, 909, and 905) to create the design's visual interest and rustic appeal.
Yarn requirements vary by size, with the main color (Yarn A, shade 910) requiring between 9 to 14 balls of 50g depending on the size selected. Each of the five accent colors (Yarns B, C, D, E, and F) requires 1 ball per garment across all sizes. The double knitting weight and cotton-rich composition make this yarn suitable for creating lighter garments that maintain their shape while offering comfort and breathability.
Knitting Techniques and Construction
This is an advanced-level knitting pattern
The richly nepped texture of the Haworth Tweed yarn adds inherent visual interest to the knitted fabric, meaning even plain knit stitches will display a rustic, tweedy appearance. This textural quality of the yarn itself contributes significantly to the sweater's aesthetic without requiring overly complex stitch patterns. While specific stitch abbreviations and detailed stitch instructions are not detailed in the provided pattern overview, the advanced classification indicates the pattern likely incorporates a combination of fundamental and intermediate to advanced knitting stitches. The multi-color construction suggests the pattern uses techniques such as stranded color work or intarsia methods to integrate the six coordinating yarn shades throughout the garment. The textured nature of the Haworth Tweed yarn itself creates visual depth that complements the stitch structure. Sirdar, established in West Yorkshire in 1880, brings over 140 years of British yarn company expertise to this design. The pattern benefits from Sirdar's triple-check quality guarantee, which ensures success when using Sirdar yarns as specified. This heritage brand has generations of family knitting history behind its designs, reflecting time-tested construction methods and reliable pattern instructions. The Hedgerow Sweater is part of Sirdar's Coast & Country collection, a series of designs inspired by the natural beauty and walking culture of the Yorkshire landscape. This thematic collection celebrates the connection between knitting
Stitches and Stitch Work
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