Sirdar Lace Mesh Pullover Jumper Knitting Pattern

Sirdar Lace Mesh Pullover – Design N° 2548

What is Being Made

This is a children's lace mesh pullover sweater designed for ages 3 to 7 years. The pullover features an eyelet lace pattern that creates a lightweight, breathable mesh fabric ideal for warm weather wear. Available in five cheerful marled shade options including Orange Squashed, Blast-Off Berry, Bunny Hop Blue, Replay Grey, and the featured shade 111, this design combines nostalgic styling with contemporary appeal for modern children.

Techniques Used

This pullover is constructed using seamed knitting worked flat, meaning the pieces are knitted separately on straight needles and then sewn together. The primary decorative technique is lace knitting, which creates the signature eyelet mesh pattern throughout the garment. The lace pattern is worked using yarn overs and decreases to form small openings in the fabric, resulting in a delicate, open-work appearance that allows air circulation while maintaining structural integrity.

Stitches and Pattern Details

The design features an eyelet lace pattern as its main stitch work. According to the gauge specifications, the lace pattern achieves 21 stitches and 28 rows over a 10 cm (4 inch) square. This gauge is essential for achieving the correct finished measurements across all five size options. The combination of yarn overs and knit or purl stitches creates the characteristic mesh openings that define this style of lace knitting.

Materials Required

• Yarn: Sirdar Snuggly Replay Double Knitting (DK weight), 50g balls in shade 111 or alternative shades. Yardage requirements range from 4 balls for sizes 3–5 years to 5 balls for sizes 6–7 years
• Needles: One pair of 4mm (UK size 8 / USA size 6) knitting needles for the main fabric and one pair of 3¼mm (UK size 10 / USA size 3) knitting needles for ribbed edges or cuffs

Yarn Characteristics

Sirdar Snuggly Replay is a cotton blend yarn specifically developed for children's wear. The yarn features soft, marled shades that create a vintage-inspired aesthetic. This yarn is lightweight and washable, making it practical for everyday children's clothing. Sirdar, established in West Yorkshire in 1880, is a heritage British yarn company renowned for child-friendly formulations that are rigorously tested for softness and durability through repeated washing.

Sizing and Finished Measurements

The pattern provides five size options with the following finished chest measurements: 59 cm (23¼") for age 3 years, 61 cm (24") for age 4 years, 64 cm (25¼") for age 5 years, 66 cm (26") for age 6 years, and 69 cm (27¼") for age 7 years. Full length ranges from 37 cm (14½") to 45 cm (17¾"), while sleeve length extends from 28 cm (11") to 36 cm (14"). These measurements ensure proper fit and room for growth across the intended age range.

Skill Level

This design is rated as intermediate difficulty, indicating that knitters should have foundational skills including cast-on, basic stitches, and seaming techniques. The lace pattern requires comfort with yarn overs and decreases, techniques that intermediate knitters typically possess. Sirdar provides triple-checked patterns to guarantee success when following instructions carefully.