Sirdar Chevron Pullover Jumper Knitting Pattern

Sirdar Chevron Pullover for Children

What is Being Made

The Sirdar Chevron Pullover (Design No. 2550) is a children's knitted sweater designed for ages 3 to 7 years. This intermediate-level knitting project creates a comfortable, everyday pullover with a distinctive chevron pattern detail. The sweater is sized to fit chest measurements ranging from 59 cm (23¼") for 3-year-olds up to 69 cm (27¼") for 7-year-olds, with full lengths varying from 42 cm (16½") to 50 cm (19¾") depending on the child's age.

Construction Techniques

This pullover is constructed using a bottom-up seamed method, meaning the knitter works from the lower edge upward and then seams the pieces together. The garment is worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, allowing for traditional row-by-row construction of individual pieces including the front, back, and sleeves before assembly.

Stitches and Pattern Details

The sweater features two primary stitch patterns:

• Stocking Stitch – The main fabric structure, which creates a smooth, classic knit appearance. This stitch produces 22 stitches and 28 rows over a 10 cm (4") gauge swatch.
• Chevron Pattern – A decorative stitch pattern that creates distinctive zigzag or V-shaped lines across the sweater. The chevron pattern is worked at a gauge of 22 stitches and 31 rows over 10 cm (4"), reflecting the slightly different row tension required for this textured stitch.

The chevron pattern adds visual interest and texture to the pullover, making it an engaging design for children while remaining achievable for intermediate knitters.

Yarn and Materials

The Sirdar Chevron Pullover is designed to be knitted using Sirdar Snuggly Replay, a double knitting (DK) weight yarn. Snuggly Replay is a cotton-blend yarn available in soft, marled shades specifically created for children. The yarn comes in 50g balls, with yardage requirements varying by size: 4 balls for ages 3–4 years, 5 balls for ages 5–6 years, and 6 balls for age 7 years.

The pattern specifies shade 104 (Boogie Board) as the featured color, though alternative shades are available including 103 (Replay Grey), 112 (Leapfrog Green), and 107 (Daredevil Denim Brown). Snuggly Replay is lightweight, washable, and formulated to be gentle on children's skin, making it ideal for everyday wear.

Knitters will need 4mm (UK size 8 / US size 6) needles to achieve the correct gauge for this project. The pattern is triple-checked by Sirdar to guarantee success when using their recommended yarns.

About Sirdar

Sirdar is an established British yarn company founded in West Yorkshire in 1880, with generations of hand knitting heritage. The Snuggly line represents their commitment to creating soft, safe, and comfortable yarns specifically for children, with each yarn rigorously tested to ensure it remains gentle and soft through repeated washing.