Sirdar High Tide Sweater Jumper Knitting Pattern
By Sirdar
Specifications
| Brand: | Sirdar |
| Yarn Weight: | Bulky |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Pages: | 8 |
| Skill Level: | Advanced Beginner |
| Finished Size: | S (M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL) to fit 32–34 (36–38, 40–42, 44–46, 48–50, 52–54)” chest |
| Techniques and Construction: | Bottom Up, Seamed, Worked Flat |
| Needles Required: | US 9 (5.50mm) single points and 32” circular, US 10½ (6.50mm) single points |
| Pattern Code: | 10701 |
Product Description
Sirdar’s 10701 High Tide Sweater combines gorgeous self-striping colors with cozy, comfortable style. This v-neck pullover has a wide ribbed neckband, modified drop-shoulder sleeves, and allover garter stitch texture. This sweater is knit flat in pieces from the bottom up and seamed with the neckband picked up and worked flat during finishing to provide the perfect finishing touch. Jewelspun with Wool Chunky is a machine-washable blend of acrylic and wool with a handspun-inspired look that works up into finished projects that are warm and vibrant. Choose your favorite colorway and cast on your own High Tide Sweater for a wonderful addition to your fall and winter wardrobe!
Finished Measurements:
Chest – 42½ (46, 49¾, 54¼, 58¼, 62)”
Length – 22¾ (23¾, 24½, 25¼, 26, 26¾)”
Sleeve Length – 18 (18, 18½, 19, 19, 19)”
Yarn Requirements: 3 (3, 4, 4, 4, 4) balls Sirdar Jewelspun with Wool Chunky (80% Acrylic/ 20% Wool; 200g/328yds), shown in #203 Mother of Pearl
Gauge: 13 sts and 23 rows = 4” in garter stitch with US 10½ (6.50mm) needles
Sirdar High Tide Sweater - Design N° 10701
What Is Being Made
The Sirdar High Tide Sweater is a classic pullover sweater designed for knitters of advanced beginner skill level. This garment 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 sweater features a contemporary silhouette with full-length sleeves and is inspired by ocean-themed aesthetics, as part of Sirdar's Ocean Treasure collection.
Techniques Used
This sweater is constructed using bottom-up knitting methodology, meaning the garment is worked from the lower edge upward. The pattern employs a seamed construction technique, where individual pieces are knitted separately and then joined together. The pieces are worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, allowing for straightforward shaping and easier pattern management for knitters at this skill level.
Stitches and Stitch Details
While specific stitch patterns are not detailed in the available pattern information, the design incorporates organic stitches that complement the yarn's hand-spun aesthetic. The pattern is described as featuring flattering shapes with ocean-inspired design elements, suggesting the use of classic knit construction methods suitable for an advanced beginner audience.
Materials and Yarn Specifications
The Sirdar High Tide Sweater is designed to be knitted with Jewelspun with Wool Chunky, a wool blend yarn in chunky weight that provides quick-knit results. The recommended shade is 203 Mother of Pearl. Yarn requirements vary by size: sizes S and M require 3 balls of 200g yarn, while sizes L, XL, XXL, and XXXL each require 4 balls. The yarn is described as soft and comfortable to wear, mimicking popular hand-spun yarns in jewel-like shades at an accessible price point.
Needles and Tools
The pattern calls for 6½mm (UK size 3) knitting needles for construction. The specific needle length and additional tools required are referenced in the complete pattern instructions.
Sizing and Fit Information
- Size S: 81/86cm chest (32/34"), 108cm width (42½"), 58cm full length (22¾"), 46cm sleeve length (18")
- Size M: 91/97cm chest (36/38"), 117cm width (46"), 60cm full length (23¾"), 46cm sleeve length (18")
- Size L: 102/107cm chest (40/42"), 126cm width (49¾"), 62cm full length (24½"), 47cm sleeve length (18½")
- Size XL: 112/117cm chest (44/46"), 138cm width (54¼"), 64cm full length (25¼"), 48cm sleeve length (19")
- Size XXL: 122/127cm chest (48/50"), 148cm width (58¼"), 66cm full length (26"), 48cm sleeve length (19")
- Size XXXL: 132/137cm chest (52/54"), 157cm width (62"), 68cm full length (26¾"), 48cm sleeve length (19")
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 the craft. The company is known for triple-checking all patterns to guarantee successful results when using recommended Sirdar yarns. Jewelspun with Wool represents an innovation in the popular Jewelspun range, offering the coveted hand-spun appearance in a quick-knit chunky weight that remains soft and wearable.
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