Sweater in Sirdar Haworth Tweed DK - 10299 - Downloadable PDF

Sirdar Haworth Tweed DK Sweater – Pattern 10299: Detailed Summary

This pattern, Design No. 10299 by Sirdar, guides knitters through the construction of a classic, cosy sweater worked in Sirdar Haworth Tweed Double Knitting yarn. Rated Advanced in difficulty, this is a rewarding project for experienced knitters who are comfortable working across multiple sizes and shaping techniques. The finished garment is a full-length pullover sweater with long set-in sleeves, designed to be both stylish and practical — perfectly suited to outdoor wear and cooler seasons.

Garment Overview

The sweater is a single-design pattern featuring one garment construction worked in the round of sizes from S through to XXXL, covering chest measurements of 81/86 cm (32/34 inches) up to 132/137 cm (52/54 inches). The finished widths range from 116 cm (45¾ inches) to 168 cm (66¼ inches), and full lengths range from 65 cm (25½ inches) to 75 cm (29½ inches), making this a generously sized, relaxed-fit sweater. Sleeve lengths range from 45 cm (17¾ inches) to 47 cm (18½ inches) depending on size.

The design draws its aesthetic inspiration from the Yorkshire Dales, with the richly textured, tweed-like fabric of the yarn lending a rustic, countryside character to the finished piece. The sweater is intended to be warm, substantial, and visually interesting even when worked in straightforward stitch patterns, thanks to the inherent texture of the yarn itself.

Yarn and Materials

The specified yarn is Sirdar Haworth Tweed Double Knitting (DK), a yarn that knits into a soft, tweed-like fabric with richly nepped shades that create natural rustic texture. The pattern sample is shown in shade 912 Yorkshire Stone, though the pattern references several additional colourways available in the range:

• 912 Yorkshire Stone
• 904 Calder Sky
• 905 Heathered Bilberry
• 907 Ryedale Russet

Each ball of Sirdar Haworth Tweed DK weighs 50g. The number of balls required varies by size, ranging from 9 balls (size S) to 14 balls (size XXXL), making yarn quantity planning straightforward.

Sirdar Haworth Tweed DK is particularly well-suited to plain and lightly textured knitting, as the nepped fibres add visual depth and interest without requiring complex colourwork or stitch patterning. The yarn's tweed character is inspired by the textile heritage of West Yorkshire, where Sirdar has been established since 1880.

Needles and Notions

• 1 pair of 4mm (UK8 / USA6) knitting needles — used for the main body of the sweater
• 1 pair of 3¼mm (UK10 / USA3) knitting needles — used for ribbing and border sections
• 1 stitch holder — required for holding stitches during shaping, particularly around the neckline

The two needle sizes are a standard pairing for DK-weight garments, with the smaller needle creating a tighter, neater fabric for welts and cuffs, and the larger needle producing the main fabric with the correct drape and tension.

Techniques and Construction

As an Advanced rated pattern, Design No. 10299 is intended for knitters with a solid foundation of garment-making skills. The construction is traditional and structured, involving the knitting of separate flat pieces — typically a back, front, and two sleeves — which are then seamed together. Key techniques involved in this type of sweater construction include:

• Tension/gauge swatching — essential for achieving the correct finished measurements across such a wide size range
• Ribbing — worked on the smaller 3¼mm needles for cuffs, hem, and neckband to create elasticated, neat