Boy's Sweater in Sirdar Supersoft Aran - 2408 - Downloadable PDF

Boy's Sweater in Sirdar Supersoft Aran – Pattern 2408

This knitting pattern from Sirdar provides instructions for a classic boy's sweater worked in Sirdar Supersoft Aran yarn. Designed to fit children aged 2 to 13 years, the pattern covers six sizes with chest measurements ranging from 56 cm (22 in) to 81 cm (32 in), making it a versatile choice for growing boys. The finished sweater features a richly textured surface combining cable panels with a hurdle stitch background, giving it a traditional, handcrafted appearance that is both smart and hardwearing.

Sizing and Fit

The pattern is graded across six sizes to suit a wide age range:

• 2–3 years: actual chest 59 cm (23¼ in), full length 38 cm (15 in)
• 4–5 years: actual chest 63 cm (24¾ in), full length 42 cm (16½ in)
• 6–7 years: actual chest 71 cm (28 in), full length 48 cm (19 in)
• 8–9 years: actual chest 75 cm (29½ in), full length 52 cm (20½ in)
• 10–11 years: actual chest 80 cm (31½ in), full length 56 cm (22 in)
• 12–13 years: actual chest 84 cm (33 in), full length 58 cm (22¾ in)

Sleeve lengths are listed as adjustable, ranging from approximately 24 cm (9½ in) for the youngest size up to 42 cm (16½ in) for the oldest, with alternative finished measurements also provided, allowing knitters to customise the fit to their child's individual arm length.

Materials Required

The pattern calls for Sirdar Supersoft Aran in shade 819 (colourway F022). The yarn quantities needed are:

• 2–3 years and 4–5 years: 2 × 100 g balls
• 6–7 years and 8–9 years: 3 × 100 g balls
• 10–11 years and 12–13 years: 4 × 100 g balls

Note that yarn quantities are based on average requirements when the stated tension and specified yarn are used. In addition to yarn, the following tools are required:

• 1 pair of 5 mm (UK 6 / USA 8) knitting needles – used for the main body fabric
• 1 pair of 4 mm (UK 8 / USA 6) knitting needles – used for the ribbed welts and cuffs
• Stitch holders – for holding stitches while working other sections
• A cable needle – essential for working the cable panel stitches

Yarn: Sirdar Supersoft Aran

Sirdar Supersoft Aran is a machine-washable aran-weight yarn known for its exceptionally soft handle, making it a popular choice for children's knitwear where comfort against the skin is a priority. Its smooth, consistent ply is well suited to stitch definition, allowing cable and textured patterns to show clearly and crisply in the finished fabric.

Tension

Achieving the correct tension is described in the pattern as essential to ensure success. The stated tension is:

• 19 stitches and 26 rows to 10 cm (4 in) over hurdle stitch on 5 mm needles
• The pattern panel of 64 stitches measures 24 cm (9½ in) in width

Knitters are advised to adjust needle size if their tension swatch does not match: use a thinner needle if fewer stitches are obtained, or a thicker needle if more stitches are obtained.

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