Sweater in Sirdar Jewelspun - 10293 - Downloadable PDF

Sirdar Jewelspun Aran Sweater – Pattern 10293

This intermediate-level knitting pattern from Sirdar (Design No. 10293) guides you through creating a beautifully textured, cosy aran-weight sweater with a distinctly Scandi-inspired aesthetic. Worked in the brand's signature Sirdar Jewelspun Aran yarn, the design captures the popular hand-spun look through richly blended, opulent colourways — all in a soft, lightweight yarn that is as practical to care for as it is pleasurable to wear. This is a downloadable PDF pattern, making it immediately accessible for knitters eager to cast on.

About the Design

The sweater is a classic pullover construction featuring a combination of stocking stitch and a structured pattern panel, giving the finished garment both visual interest and satisfying texture. The Scandi-style cosiness referenced throughout the pattern makes this an ideal project for autumn and winter wardrobes. The silhouette is generously sized and relaxed, with a full chest width ranging from 150 cm (59 inches) for the smallest size up to 190 cm (74¾ inches) for the largest, making it a genuinely inclusive design across a broad range of body sizes.

Sizes Available

• S-M: To fit 81–91 cm (32–36 inch) chest, full length 70 cm (27½ inches)
• L-XL: To fit 97–107 cm (38–42 inch) chest, full length 74 cm (29¼ inches)
• XXL-XXXL: To fit 112–132 cm (44–52 inch) chest, full length 78 cm (30¾ inches)

The pattern includes detailed piece measurements for all sections, including sleeve length, body width, and yoke depth, ensuring a well-fitted result across all three size groupings.

Techniques Used

This pattern is rated intermediate in difficulty, making it well suited to knitters who have moved beyond the basics and are comfortable with a variety of techniques. Key techniques employed include:

• Stocking stitch — the primary fabric of the sweater body, creating a smooth, classic knitted surface
• Pattern panel work — a structured stitch panel running as a feature detail, adding textural depth and visual interest to the design
• Cable knitting — indicated by the requirement for a cable needle, suggesting twisted or crossed cable motifs within the pattern panel
• Ribbing or border stitches — typically used at cuffs, hems, and necklines in aran-weight sweater construction to provide elasticity and a neat finish
• Shaping — armhole, sleeve, and neckline shaping are standard components of a constructed sweater at this level
• Stitch holder management — stitches are placed on holders during construction, a common technique when working necklines and joining sections

Stitches Used

• Stocking stitch (knit on right side, purl on wrong side)
• Pattern panel stitches — worked over 19 stitches with a row repeat, forming the decorative centrepiece of the design
• Cable stitches — worked with the aid of a cable needle to create the characteristic twisted rope or crossed effects associated with aran-style knitting

Yarn

The pattern calls for Sirdar Jewelspun Aran (yarn code F237), a beautifully blended aran-weight yarn sold in 200g balls. Only 3 balls are required across all three sizes, making this an economical project as well as a stylish one. The yarn is available in six flattering colourways, including:

• 847 Midnight Fjords — the shade shown in the pattern sample
• 845 Golden Green
• 842 Nordic Noir
• 708 Sandstone Sunset

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