Soft Statement Sweater Jumper Knitting Pattern

Soft Statement Sweater in Sirdar Soft Down

What Is Being Made

The Soft Statement Sweater (Design No. 10884) is an intermediate-level knitted pullover sweater crafted from Sirdar Soft Down yarn. This design is available in five size options, ranging from chest measurements of 71–81 cm (28–32 inches) up to 132–137 cm (52–54 inches), making it suitable for a wide range of body sizes. The sweater features a classic pullover construction with set-in sleeves and is designed to be worn as a versatile layering piece or standalone garment.

Yarn and Materials

Sirdar Soft Down is a gently brushed, light and lofty wool blend yarn in double knitting (DK) weight. The pattern utilizes eight different color shades from the Sirdar Soft Down palette: shades 108, 112, 113, 105, 110, 114, 104, and 111. Each size requires just one 100-gram ball of each shade, making this an economical project that showcases the yarn's excellent yardage and value. The brushed finish of Sirdar Soft Down creates a soft, cozy texture while maintaining a refined appearance suitable for statement knits and colorwork designs.

Techniques and Construction

This intermediate-level sweater employs colorwork techniques to create visual interest and allow knitters to showcase their hand-knitting skills. The pattern instructions recommend using multiple yarn shades in a strategic arrangement, enabling knitters to create either subtle tonal effects or bold striped patterns depending on shade selection. The sweater is constructed using standard flat knitting methods with pieces that are seamed together, featuring set-in sleeves that provide a fitted, tailored silhouette.

Stitches Used

The pattern is worked in double knitting, a fundamental knitting technique that creates a dense, durable fabric with excellent drape and structure. Double knitting involves working with two colors or shades per row to create colorwork patterns, making it ideal for the multi-shade design of this sweater. This stitch technique, combined with the brushed texture of Sirdar Soft Down yarn, produces a refined finish that is both visually striking and tactilely pleasant.

Sizing and Fit

• Size 1: Chest 71–81 cm (28–32 inches), full width 104 cm (41 inches), length 56 cm (22 inches), sleeve length 44 cm (17¼ inches)
• Size 2: Chest 86–97 cm (34–38 inches), full width 121 cm (47¾ inches), length 59 cm (23¼ inches), sleeve length 45 cm (17¾ inches)
• Size 3: Chest 102–112 cm (40–44 inches), full width 136 cm (53½ inches), length 62 cm (24½ inches), sleeve length 46 cm (18 inches)
• Size 4: Chest 117–127 cm (46–50 inches), full width 150 cm (59 inches), length 65 cm (25½ inches), sleeve length 47 cm (18½ inches)
• Size 5: Chest 132–137 cm (52–54 inches), full width 161 cm (63½ inches), length 68 cm (26¾ inches), sleeve length 48 cm (19 inches)

Design Heritage

Sirdar, established in West Yorkshire in 1880, is a British yarn company renowned for its heritage in fashionable knit and crochet design. The Soft Statement Sweater reflects Sirdar's commitment to creating trend-led designs that combine quality yarns with accessible patterns. The design encourages creative expression through colorwork, allowing knitters to personalize their sweater by selecting from the gorgeous palette of Sirdar Soft Down shades to create their own unique statement piece.