Sweater in Hayfield Bonus Chunky Tweed - 10343 - Downloadable PDF

Sirdar Hayfield Bonus Chunky Tweed Sweater – Knitting Pattern 10343

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern from Sirdar provides full instructions for knitting a classic, colourblock-style pullover sweater using Hayfield Bonus Chunky Tweed yarn. Rated as a beginner-friendly project, this pattern is an excellent choice for those who are new to garment knitting or looking for a satisfying, straightforward make in a chunky weight yarn. The finished sweater is a relaxed, comfortable pullover worked in multiple coordinating shades of the same yarn, creating a striking yet easy-to-achieve colourwork effect without complex stranded techniques.

What Is Being Made

The pattern produces a drop-shoulder pullover sweater worked in panels — a front, a back, and two sleeves — that are seamed together on completion. The design features a multi-colour scheme using four distinct shades of Hayfield Bonus Chunky Tweed, creating bold blocks or sections of colour across the body and sleeves. The sweater is available in six sizes, making it suitable for a wide range of body measurements:

• Size S: 81/86 cm (32/34 inch) chest — finished width 108 cm (42½ inch), full length 55 cm (21¾ inch)
• Size M: 91/97 cm (36/38 inch) chest — finished width 119 cm (47 inch), full length 57 cm (22½ inch)
• Size L: 102/107 cm (40/42 inch) chest — finished width 129 cm (50¾ inch), full length 59 cm (23¼ inch)
• Size XL: 112/117 cm (44/46 inch) chest — finished width 139 cm (54¾ inch), full length 61 cm (24 inch)
• Size XXL: 122/127 cm (48/50 inch) chest — finished width 149 cm (58¾ inch), full length 63 cm (24¾ inch)
• Size XXXL: 132/137 cm (52/54 inch) chest — finished width 159 cm (62½ inch), full length 65 cm (25½ inch)

The sleeve length is a consistent 47 cm (18½ inches) across all sizes, giving the garment a uniform, relaxed silhouette regardless of size.

Yarn and Materials

The pattern is written specifically for Hayfield Bonus Chunky Tweed, a chunky weight yarn sold in 100g balls. Four colourways are used in this design:

• Yarn A – shade 109 Sage
• Yarn B – shade 102 Starling
• Yarn C – shade 107 Indigo
• Yarn D – shade 104 Hazel

The number of balls required varies by size. For sizes S through XL, you will need 2 balls each of Yarn A and Yarn B, 3 balls of Yarn C, and 2 balls of Yarn D. For sizes XXL and XXXL, the requirement increases to 4 balls of Yarn C and 3 balls of Yarn D, while Yarn A and Yarn B remain at 2 balls each. These are average quantities based on the specified yarn and tension.

In addition to yarn, the following materials are required:

• One pair of 6½mm knitting needles (UK size 3 / US size 10.5) — used for the main body fabric
• One pair of 5½mm knitting needles (UK size 5 / US size 9) — typically used for ribbed edgings and cuffs
• Stitch holders — used to hold live stitches during construction, such as at the neckline

Techniques and Construction

This sweater is knitted flat in separate pieces — back, front, and sleeves — and then