Sirdar Truly Madly Deep V Sweater Jumper Knitting Pattern

Sirdar Truly Madly Deep V Sweater in Jewelspun Ombre

What is Being Made

This is a knitted sweater featuring a distinctive deep V neckline, designed as an easy-level project suitable for beginner knitters. The sweater is available in seven sizes ranging from XS (71-76cm chest) to XXXL (132-137cm chest), with full lengths varying from 58cm to 70cm depending on size. The design offers a contemporary silhouette that works for various body types and preferences.

Craft and Techniques

This is a knitting project created using traditional hand knitting methods. The pattern is classified as Easy difficulty level, making it an ideal choice for those new to knitting or returning to the craft. Sirdar has triple-checked the pattern to guarantee success when worked with the specified yarn. The sweater construction involves shaping techniques necessary to create the deep V neckline and fitted sleeves, with measurements provided for precise garment sizing.

Stitches Used

While specific stitch abbreviations are not detailed in the provided pattern excerpt, the construction utilizes fundamental knitting stitches appropriate for an Aran-weight garment. The pattern employs shaping methods including increases and decreases to achieve the deep V neckline and properly fitted sleeves. The straightforward stitch work contributes to the beginner-friendly classification of this design.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

This pattern calls for Sirdar Jewelspun Ombre Aran yarn in shade 103 (Ocean Blue). The yarn comes in generous 400g balls, which minimizes the need for joining yarns during construction. Depending on size selection, the project requires between 1 and 2 balls of yarn:

• Sizes XS and S require 1 ball
• Sizes M, L, XL, XXL, and XXXL require 2 balls

The Jewelspun Ombre yarn features a signature ombre effect with softly graduated colour transitions. Each 400g ball begins at a slightly different point in the colour gradient, ensuring that every finished sweater is unique. This yarn is available in six gorgeous shade options: Rainbow Glow, Citrus Sky, Crimson Sunset, Ocean Blue, Violet Dawn, and Silvery Moon.

Needles and Additional Supplies

The pattern requires 5mm knitting needles (UK size 6 / USA size 8) in a pair. Additional supplies needed include a safety pin for holding stitches and a stitch holder for managing active stitches during construction.

About Sirdar and the Yarn

Sirdar is an established British yarn company founded in West Yorkshire in 1880, renowned for colourful yarn innovation and a rich heritage of fashionable knit and crochet design. The Jewelspun Ombre collection brings the popular ombre fashion trend to hand knitting, combining contemporary style with the practical advantage of large ball weights that reduce the number of yarn joins required during knitting.