Rom Com Roll Neck in Sirdar Stories Chunky - 10874 - Downloadable PDF

Rom Com Roll Neck in Sirdar Stories Chunky – Pattern 10874

Pattern 10874 from Sirdar is a downloadable PDF knitting pattern for a roll neck sweater, part of the Rom Com Roll Neck design. It is worked in Sirdar Stories Chunky, a cotton-blend chunky-weight yarn developed specifically for fashion-conscious makers who want trend-led, quick-knit results. The cotton-blend composition helps even slouchy, oversized sweaters retain their shape better than purely synthetic or wool alternatives, making it an ideal choice for relaxed, everyday knitwear.

About the Design

The Rom Com Roll Neck is a cosy, fashionable sweater featuring a roll neck collar — a classic, timeless detail that adds warmth and style without complicated construction. The design sits within Sirdar's Stories Chunky collection, which is described as part of a Weekend Wanderlust theme, inspired by leisurely weekend activities such as morning window shopping and catching up with friends over coffee. The overall aesthetic is relaxed, slouchy, and contemporary.

The pattern is rated Easy and carries Sirdar's confidence-boosting assurance that all patterns are triple-checked to guarantee success when worked with Sirdar yarns. This makes it an excellent choice for beginner knitters looking to build skills on a satisfying, wearable project.

Sizing

The pattern covers a generous size range, accommodating chest measurements from 71 cm to 137 cm (28 in to 54 in), making it accessible and inclusive for a wide variety of body sizes.

Colourway Options

The pattern showcases the sweater worked in several different colourway combinations using Sirdar Stories Chunky, demonstrating the versatility of the design:

• Shades 835, 829 & 827
• Shades 835, 854 & 845
• Shades 835, 806 & 852

The use of multiple shades within a single sweater suggests the design may incorporate colour blocking or striping — popular techniques in contemporary knitwear that allow makers to use contrast colours across different sections of the garment, such as the body, sleeves, and collar.

Techniques and Construction

As a beginner-rated knitting pattern, the Rom Com Roll Neck relies on straightforward construction methods suited to those developing their knitting skills. Key techniques likely include:

• Knit and purl stitches — the fundamental building blocks of all knitted fabric
• Stocking stitch — the classic smooth fabric created by alternating knit and purl rows, commonly used for the body and sleeves of sweaters
• Rib stitch — typically used for cuffs, hems, and the roll neck collar to create a stretchy, neat edge
• Roll neck shaping — working an extended neckband that naturally rolls outward to create the signature collar detail
• Colour changes — joining and managing multiple shades of yarn to achieve the colourway combinations shown
• Seaming — joining knitted pieces together to assemble the finished sweater

Materials

The pattern is designed exclusively for use with Sirdar Stories Chunky yarn, a cotton-blend chunky-weight yarn. Chunky yarn works up quickly on larger knitting needles — typically in the 6 mm to 8 mm range — making this an ideal project for those who enjoy seeing fast progress. The cotton content in the yarn blend contributes to a lighter-weight fabric that holds its shape well, even in relaxed, oversized silhouettes.

About Sirdar Stories Chunky

Sirdar is a British yarn company established in West Yorkshire in 1880, with a long heritage in fashionable knit and crochet design. The Stories yarn range was developed specifically for fashion-conscious younger makers, and