Sirdar Togetherness Two-Piece Skirt Knitting Pattern

Sirdar Togetherness Two-Piece in Jewelspun Ombre

What is Being Made

This advanced knitting pattern (Design No. 10842) creates a coordinated two-piece set consisting of an Aran-weight sweater and a matching skirt. The set is designed to showcase the beautiful ombre colour gradation of Sirdar Jewelspun Ombre yarn. Both pieces feature softly graduated colour transitions that create a sophisticated, fashion-forward aesthetic. The collection offers seven size options ranging from XS to XXXL, with chest measurements from 71–137 cm (28–54 inches), allowing for an inclusive fit range.

Techniques and Construction Methods

This advanced-level project employs traditional hand-knitting techniques suitable for experienced crafters. The pattern is specifically designed to minimise yarn joining, which is particularly important when working with Jewelspun Ombre to maintain the integrity of the continuous colour gradient throughout both garments. The ombre effect is achieved by the yarn's inherent design: each 400g ball begins at a slightly different point in the colour gradient, ensuring that every finished project is unique. The sweater features a classic Aran construction with sleeves, while the skirt is engineered to sit at the hips with a full length.

Stitches Used

While specific stitch details are referenced within the full pattern instructions, this design utilises traditional knitting stitches appropriate to Aran-weight yarn construction. The pattern guarantees success when Sirdar yarns are used, indicating that stitch selections and tension are calibrated specifically for this yarn weight and fibre composition.

Materials: Yarn and Needles

Yarn: Sirdar Jewelspun Ombre Aran (shade 104 shown in pattern images). This yarn comes in 400g balls and is available in six gorgeous shade-shifting colours:

• 100 Rainbow Glow
• 101 Citrus Sky
• 102 Crimson Sunset
• 103 Ocean Blue
• 104 Violet Dawn
• 105 Silvery Moon

Yarn Requirements by Garment:

Sweater: Requires 1–2 balls of Jewelspun Ombre Aran depending on size (1 ball for sizes XS through L; 2 balls for sizes XL through XXXL).

Skirt: Requires 1–2 balls of Jewelspun Ombre Aran depending on size (1 ball for sizes XS and S; 2 balls for sizes M through XXXL).

Sirdar, established in West Yorkshire in 1880, is a British yarn company renowned for colourful yarn innovation and fashionable knit and crochet design. The Jewelspun Ombre collection brings the popular ombre fashion trend to hand knitting through carefully engineered colour gradations within each generous 400g ball.

Needles: Specific needle sizes and types are detailed within the downloadable PDF pattern instructions and should be selected according to the pattern's tension requirements for Aran-weight yarn.

Pattern Details and Sizing

Sweater Measurements: Chest widths range from 71–137 cm, with full lengths from 48–60 cm and sleeve lengths from 41–44 cm across all seven sizes.

Skirt Measurements: Hip widths range from 78–131 cm, with a consistent full length of 80–82 cm across all sizes.

This pattern is copyright protected for personal and non-commercial use only. The design has been triple-checked by Sirdar to guarantee success when using their recommended yarns.