Jacket in Sirdar Crofter DK - 8008 - Downloadable PDF

Sirdar Crofter DK Jacket – Knitting Pattern 8008

Pattern 8008 from Sirdar is a downloadable PDF knitting pattern for a classic women's jacket, designed in Sirdar Crofter DK yarn. This intermediate-level knitting project produces a relaxed, wearable jacket with a generous range of sizes, making it an excellent choice for knitters who are comfortable with shaping and garment construction beyond the basics.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a knitted jacket suitable for everyday wear. It features a clean, structured silhouette with a fastening detail using a single button. The jacket is worked to a generous actual measurement that provides comfortable ease across all sizes, and the sleeve length is noted as adjustable, giving knitters flexibility to customise the fit to their individual arm length.

Sizes and Measurements

The pattern includes six sizes, covering a wide range of bust measurements:

• To fit bust: 81/86 cm (32/34 in) through to 132/137 cm (52/54 in)
• Actual measurement: 91 cm (36 in) to 142 cm (56 in)
• Full length (approximate): 60 cm (23¾ in) to 73 cm (28¾ in)
• Sleeve length (adjustable): 46 cm (18 in) to 48 cm (19 in)

The inclusion of larger sizes up to 52/54 inches makes this an inclusive pattern that caters to a broad range of body types, which is clearly highlighted on the pattern cover.

Techniques Used

This is a knitting pattern worked using standard flat knitting techniques on straight needles. Key techniques involved include:

• Garment shaping – including increases and decreases to shape the body panels, armholes, and sleeves
• Seaming – individual pieces are knitted flat and then joined together to construct the finished jacket
• Button fastening construction – the pattern incorporates a single-button closure, requiring a buttonhole or button band detail
• Sleeve length adjustment – the pattern guides knitters on how to modify sleeve length to suit personal preference

Stitches Used

The primary stitch used throughout this pattern is garter stitch, which is formed by knitting every row when working flat. Garter stitch creates a distinctive ridged, reversible fabric with a lovely drape and elasticity, making it both beginner-friendly in concept and highly effective for structured garments like jackets. The tension is set over garter stitch, confirming it as the dominant stitch pattern across the main body and sleeves.

• Garter stitch – the main fabric stitch, worked throughout the body and sleeves
• Tension: 21 stitches and 42 rows to 10 cm (4 in) over garter stitch on 4 mm needles

Materials – Yarn

The pattern is designed for Sirdar Crofter DK, specifically shade 102, a DK weight yarn. The quantity required ranges from 7 to 11 balls of 50g depending on the size being knitted:

• 81/86 cm – 7 balls
• 91/97 cm – 7 balls
• 102/107 cm – 8 balls
• 112/117 cm – 9 balls
• 122/127 cm – 10 balls
• 132/137 cm – 11 balls

The pattern also lists a number of suitable alternative Sirdar DK yarns that can be substituted, though yarn amounts may vary. These alternatives include Amalfi DK, Cotton DK, Cotton Prints DK, Country Style DK,