Sirdar Crew Neck Pullover Jumper Knitting Pattern

Sirdar Crew Neck Pullover – Knitted Striped Jumper for Children

What is Being Made

This is a crew neck pullover sweater designed for children aged 3 to 7 years. The Sirdar Crew Neck Pullover (Design No. 2527) is a classic children's jumper featuring a comfortable crew neckline and a contemporary striped colorway. Available in five size options ranging from chest 59 cm (23¼") to 69 cm (27¼"), this garment is sized to grow with young children through their early years. The design combines nostalgic styling with modern, child-friendly aesthetics, featuring soft marled yarn shades inspired by beloved childhood outfits.

Knitting Techniques

This intermediate-level pattern employs bottom-up construction, meaning the sweater is knitted starting from the lower edge and working upward toward the neckline. The garment is worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, creating separate front and back pieces that are later seamed together to form the finished jumper. The use of flat knitting allows for easier stitch manipulation and shaping at key points such as armholes and shoulders.

Horizontal stripes are a defining feature of this design, created by changing between multiple yarn colors (Yarn A, Yarn B, and Yarn C) at regular intervals as you work across the rows. This striping technique adds visual interest and allows for creative color combinations while maintaining the simplicity of basic knit stitches.

Stitches Used

The primary stitch structure is textured stocking stitch, the foundation of most knitted garments. Stocking stitch (also called stockinette stitch) creates a smooth, uniform fabric with characteristic V-shaped columns on the right side and horizontal bumps on the wrong side. This classic stitch provides excellent drape and comfort, making it ideal for children's everyday wear. The gauge for this pattern is 22 stitches and 30 rows over 10 cm (4") in textured stocking stitch, which helps determine the correct needle size and ensures the finished garment matches the intended measurements.

Materials – Yarn and Needles

This pattern calls for Sirdar Snuggly Replay Double Knitting (DK) yarn, a specialized yarn designed specifically for children. Each ball weighs 50g. The yarn requirements vary by size: smaller sizes (ages 3–5 years) require 3 balls of Yarn A plus 1 ball each of Yarn B and Yarn C, while the largest sizes (ages 6–7 years) require 4 balls of Yarn A with the same single balls of contrasting colors.

Snuggly Replay is a cotton-blend yarn available in soft, marled shades including Leapfrog Green (shade 112), Boogie Board Brown (104), Pogo Purple (115), and Milkshake Break (101). The yarn is specifically formulated to be lightweight, washable, and gentle on children's delicate skin, remaining soft through repeated washing. This makes it an excellent choice for garments that will be worn frequently and laundered regularly.

Double knitting weight yarn is a medium-thickness yarn that works up efficiently while providing good stitch definition. Although specific needle sizes are not listed in the provided content, double knitting yarn typically requires needles in the UK size 3–5 range (US 3–7 or metric 3–4.5 mm), selected based on achieving the specified gauge of 22 stitches per 10 cm.

Pattern Overview and Sizing

Design No. 2527 is an intermediate-level pattern that has been triple-checked by Sirdar to guarantee success. The pattern includes detailed measurements for five age ranges:

• Age 3 years: Chest 59 cm (23¼"), full length 65 cm (25½"), sleeve length 28 cm (11")
• Age 4 years: Chest 61 cm (24"), full length 66 cm (26"), sleeve length 30 cm (11¾")
• Age 5 years: Chest 64 cm (25¼"), full length 70 cm (27½"), sleeve length 32 cm (12½")
• Age 6 years: Chest 66 cm (26"), full length 72 cm (28¼"), sleeve length 34 cm (13½")
• Age 7 years: Chest 69 cm (27¼"), full