Sirdar Sunset Orchard Sweater Jumper Knitting Pattern

Sirdar Sunset Orchard Sweater - Design N° 10719

What is Being Made

The Sirdar Sunset Orchard Sweater is an intermediate-level knitted pullover sweater designed for a range of sizes from small (81/86 cm chest) to extra-extra-extra large (132/137 cm chest). This classic aran-weight sweater features fluid, flattering, organic shapes that showcase the rich gem-like colorways of Sirdar's Jewelspun yarn collection. The sweater is available in shade 850 Tourmaline Dream and is suitable for everyday wear with easy-care properties.

Garment Specifications and Sizing

The Sirdar Sunset Orchard Sweater is offered in six size options:

• Size S: 81/86 cm (32/34") chest, 109 cm (43") width, 53 cm (21") full length
• Size M: 91/97 cm (36/38") chest, 121 cm (47¾") width, 55 cm (21¾") full length
• Size L: 102/107 cm (40/42") chest, 131 cm (51½") width, 57 cm (22½") full length
• Size XL: 112/117 cm (44/46") chest, 141 cm (55½") width, 59 cm (23¼") full length
• Size XXL: 122/127 cm (48/50") chest, 151 cm (59½") width, 61 cm (24") full length
• Size XXXL: 132/137 cm (52/54") chest, 161 cm (63½") width, 63 cm (24¾") full length

Sleeve length is consistent across most sizes at approximately 46-48 cm (18-19"), providing a standard fit across the range.

Knitting Techniques and Construction

This intermediate-level pattern employs traditional hand knitting techniques suited to aran-weight yarn construction. The sweater's design emphasizes fluid, flattering, organic shapes, indicating the use of shaping techniques that create a comfortable, body-conscious fit. The pattern is structured to be knitted in separate pieces—body and sleeves—which are then assembled through seaming or other joining methods typical of classic sweater construction.

The Sirdar design team has triple-checked this pattern to guarantee successful results when using recommended Sirdar yarns, ensuring that stitch counts, gauge, and shaping instructions are precisely calibrated for the specified yarn weight and fiber content.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

While specific stitch abbreviations and detailed stitch patterns are referenced in the full pattern instructions, the sweater utilizes standard knitting stitches appropriate for aran-weight yarn. The organic, flowing silhouette suggests the use of basic stockinette stitch as the primary fabric, potentially complemented by shaping decreases and increases that create the flattering contours characteristic of this design.

Materials Required

Yarn: Sirdar Jewelspun in Aran weight, shade 850 Tourmaline Dream. The yardage requirements vary by size:

• Sizes S, M: 3 balls of 200g each
• Sizes L, XL: 4 balls of 200g each
• Size XXL: 4 balls of 200g each
• Size XXXL: 5 balls of 200g each

Needles and Notions: The pattern requires one pair of 5mm (UK size 6 / USA size 8) knitting needles as the primary needle size, with 4mm (UK size 8) needles also needed for ribbed edgings or other sections requiring a tighter gauge. Additional notions are referenced in the complete pattern instructions.

About Sirdar Jewelspun Yarn

Jewelspun is Sirdar's innovative aran-weight yarn that blends opulent colors to recreate the popular hand-spun aesthetic in a practical, easy-care fiber. The yarn is softer and lighter than traditional aran weights while maintaining the structure needed for classic sweater construction. Jewelspun can be knitted repeatedly in different colorway shades to achieve stunning new effects, making it ideal for crafters seeking the artisanal hand-spun look at an accessible price point.

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