Sirdar Coral Reef Vest Slipover Knitting Pattern

Sirdar Coral Reef Vest

What is Being Made

The Sirdar Coral Reef Vest (Design No. 10703) is an intermediate-level knitted slipover vest designed for a wide range of sizes from small to triple extra large (81–137 cm chest). This pullover-style vest features ocean-inspired design elements and is crafted to provide a flattering silhouette with organic stitches reminiscent of natural, hand-spun textures. The vest is available in six size options, with full lengths ranging from 62 cm to 72 cm and chest measurements spanning 81/86 cm through 132/137 cm.

Techniques and Construction

This knitting project employs intermediate-level techniques suitable for knitters with foundational skills and experience. The pattern utilizes a combination of knitting methods to achieve the organic, textured appearance characteristic of hand-spun yarn effects. The construction follows a traditional top-down or flat-knit approach with careful shaping to create a well-fitted vest silhouette. Sirdar patterns are triple-checked during development to ensure successful results when using the recommended Sirdar yarns, guaranteeing that knitters following the pattern instructions will achieve professional-quality results.

Stitches Used

While the PDF content does not specify individual stitch abbreviations, the pattern incorporates organic stitches that create a textured, hand-spun appearance. These stitches work in harmony with the yarn's jewel-like qualities to produce a sophisticated, gemstone-inspired aesthetic. The stitch patterns are designed to complement the chunky weight of the yarn while maintaining the flattering shape of the vest across all six size options.

Materials Required

Yarn: Sirdar Jewelspun with Wool in Chunky weight, shade 200 (Shimmering Sea Glass). This is a wool blend yarn available in 200g balls. The yardage requirement varies by size, with smaller sizes requiring 2 balls and larger sizes requiring 3 balls. Jewelspun with Wool is described as a quick-knit chunky weight that is soft and comfortable to wear, offering an affordable alternative to hand-spun yarns while mimicking their popular aesthetic in irresistible jewel-like shades.

Needles: Two pairs of knitting needles are required—one pair of 6½mm (UK size 3, USA size 10.5) needles and one pair of 5½mm (UK size 5, USA size 9) needles. The different needle sizes allow for gauge control and shaping throughout the project.

Design Heritage and Brand Information

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 Coral Reef Vest is part of the Ocean Treasure collection, which features flattering shapes and organic stitches in ocean-inspired, gemstone shades. Generations of families have grown up wearing Sirdar hand knitting yarns and designs, and each season the company complements classic patterns with the latest yarn innovations and effects for fashionable knits.