Jackets in Sirdar No.1 Aran Stonewash - 8270 - Downloadable PDF

Sirdar Pattern 8270 – Knitted Jackets in Sirdar No.1 Aran Stonewashed

Pattern 8270 from Sirdar is a knitting pattern for two classic women's jackets worked in Sirdar No.1 Aran Stonewashed yarn. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF and is rated as intermediate in difficulty, making it an excellent choice for knitters who are comfortable with shaping and garment construction and are ready to move beyond beginner-level projects. Both designs are flattering, wearable wardrobe staples with a timeless appeal, and the inclusive size range — covering bust sizes 81/86 cm (32/34 in) through to 132/137 cm (52/54 in) — ensures that knitters of many body types can enjoy making either jacket.

The Two Jacket Designs

Round Neck Jacket

The first design featured in this pattern is the Round Neck Jacket, a clean and versatile style finished with a neat, classic round neckline. This jacket is knitted in Sirdar No.1 Aran Stonewashed shade 802 as shown, giving it a beautifully textured, lived-in appearance that is characteristic of the stonewashed finish. The round neck silhouette makes this jacket easy to layer over a variety of tops and makes it a practical, everyday piece.

• Yarn: Sirdar No.1 Aran Stonewashed, shade 802, in 100g balls
• Yarn quantity: 6 to 10 balls depending on size (sizes 81/86 cm through 132/137 cm)
• Buttons: Sirdar Elegant Button code B5611 - 0094, 8 to 10 buttons depending on size

Collared Jacket

The second design is the Collared Jacket, which features an added collar detail for a slightly more structured and polished look. This version is shown in Sirdar No.1 Aran Stonewashed shade 803, offering a subtly different colourway to the Round Neck Jacket. The collar adds warmth and visual interest at the neckline, making this design particularly well-suited to cooler weather wear.

• Yarn: Sirdar No.1 Aran Stonewashed, shade 803, in 100g balls
• Yarn quantity: 6 to 10 balls depending on size (sizes 81/86 cm through 132/137 cm)
• Buttons: Sirdar Elegant Button code B5611 - 0094, 8 to 10 buttons depending on size

Sizing and Measurements

Both jackets are offered across a generous range of six sizes, making this pattern particularly inclusive. The actual finished bust measurements range from 90 cm (35½ in) to 141 cm (55½ in), with positive ease built into each size for a comfortable, relaxed fit. Full garment lengths range from 55 cm (21¾ in) to 68 cm (26¾ in) depending on size, and the sleeve length is listed as adjustable, with a general range of approximately 46–48 cm (18–19 in), giving knitters flexibility to customise the fit to their own arm length.

Materials and Yarn

Both jackets are designed specifically for Sirdar No.1 Aran Stonewashed, a premium yarn that delivers a distinctive washed, slightly faded aesthetic that adds rustic charm and depth to knitted fabric. The stonewashed finish means the finished garments have a relaxed, artisan quality that suits both casual and smart-casual styling.

The pattern notes that both designs are also suitable for Sirdar No.1 Aran and Sirdar Supersoft Aran, though yarn amounts may vary when substituting. This flexibility makes the pattern accessible to knitters who may already have one of these yarns in their stash. All three yarns fall within the Aran weight category, which knits up relatively quickly on appropriately sized needles and produces a fabric with excellent stitch definition — ideal for showing off the texture and structure of classic knitted jacket construction.