Sirdar Chevron Striped Pullover Jumper Knitting Pattern

Sirdar Chevron Striped Pullover

What is Being Made

The Sirdar Chevron Striped Pullover (Design No. 2531) is a children's knitted sweater designed for ages 3 to 7 years. This pullover features a classic chevron stripe pattern worked in multiple coordinating colors, creating a visually striking geometric design perfect for everyday wear. The sweater is part of the Sirdar Snuggly collection, specifically using the Snuggly Replay yarn line, which combines comfort with contemporary styling for modern children.

Techniques Used

This advanced-level knitting pattern employs several key techniques to achieve its distinctive appearance:

• Bottom-Up Construction: The sweater is knitted from the bottom edge upward, allowing for straightforward measurement and fitting adjustments as you progress through the garment.
• Intarsia Colorwork: The chevron striped design is created using the intarsia technique, which involves working with multiple yarn colors simultaneously to produce the intricate pattern without carrying yarn across the back of the work.
• Worked Flat: The pieces are knitted flat on straight needles rather than in the round, with seaming used to join the finished components together.
• Seamed Construction: Individual pieces (front, back, and sleeves) are knitted separately and then seamed together to create the finished garment, providing clean, professional edges.
• Stripe Pattern: The chevron motif is achieved through strategic color changes that create diagonal lines forming the characteristic V-shaped stripe pattern throughout the sweater.

Stitches Used

The pattern is worked primarily in Stocking Stitch (also known as stockinette stitch), which creates a smooth, flat fabric with a distinctive V-textured appearance on the right side. This classic stitch is ideal for displaying colorwork patterns clearly and provides an even fabric suitable for children's garments. The gauge is 22 stitches and 28 rows per 10 cm (4 inches) in Stocking Stitch.

Materials

This pattern uses Sirdar Snuggly Replay, a double knitting weight yarn (DK) specifically designed for children. Each ball weighs 50g. The yarn is a comfortable cotton blend in soft, marled shades that is lightweight, washable, and gentle on sensitive skin. The pattern requires three coordinating shades:

• Yarn A (Shade 100): 2 to 4 balls depending on size
• Yarn B (Shade 109): 2 balls for all sizes
• Yarn C (Shade 108 - Bunny Hop Blue): 1 ball for all sizes

Additional shade options mentioned for color coordination include Shade 102 (Surf's Up Silver), Shade 115 (Pogo Purple), and Shade 114 (Rocket Red). Standard knitting needles appropriate for double knitting yarn are required to work this pattern.

Size Range and Measurements

The Sirdar Chevron Striped Pullover is available in five sizes to fit children ages 3 through 7 years, with chest measurements ranging from 59 cm (23¼ inches) for age 3 to 69 cm (27¼ inches) for age 7. Full length measurements range from 42 cm (16½ inches) to 50 cm (19¾ inches), and sleeve lengths vary from 28 cm (11 inches) to 36 cm (14 inches) to accommodate growing children.