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Sirdar No.1 Chunky Pattern 8178 – Three Chunky Knit Sweaters for the Whole Family

Sirdar pattern 8178 is a downloadable PDF knitting pattern offering three distinct chunky-weight sweater designs — a Round Neck Sweater, a Cowl Neck Sweater, and a Hooded Sweater — all worked in Sirdar No.1 Chunky yarn. With sizing that spans from a 24/26 inch chest all the way up to a 44/46 inch chest, this pattern is genuinely versatile, covering children through to adults in a single pattern booklet. The intermediate difficulty rating makes it an ideal next step for knitters who are comfortable with the basics and ready to tackle shaping, cables, and more structured construction techniques.

The Three Designs at a Glance

Round Neck Sweater

The Round Neck Sweater is a classic, clean-lined pullover featuring a neat round neckline — a timeless silhouette that works equally well for children and adults. It is knitted in Sirdar No.1 Chunky shade 215 and requires between 3 and 8 x 100g balls depending on size. The round neck finish is achieved through careful neck shaping and a ribbed neckband, giving the finished garment a tidy, polished edge.

Cowl Neck Sweater

The Cowl Neck Sweater adds a cosy, draped cowl collar to the classic pullover silhouette, making it particularly well-suited to colder weather. This version is worked in Sirdar No.1 Chunky shade 216, requiring 3 to 8 x 100g balls across the size range. The cowl neck is a popular design feature that adds visual interest and extra warmth around the neck and shoulders without the bulk of a full turtleneck.

Hooded Sweater

The Hooded Sweater is the most substantial of the three designs, incorporating a knitted hood in place of a traditional neckline finish. Worked in Sirdar No.1 Chunky shade 214, this version requires slightly more yarn — between 4 and 8 x 100g balls — to account for the additional hood fabric. The hood is constructed as an integral part of the garment, knitted on from the neckline, making it a satisfying project that showcases confident shaping skills.

Sizing and Measurements

All three sweaters are worked across six sizes, with chest/bust measurements designed to fit:

• 61/66 cm (24/26 in) — actual measurement 71 cm / 28 in
• 71/76 cm (28/30 in) — actual measurement 79 cm / 31¼ in
• 81/86 cm (32/34 in) — actual measurement 91 cm / 36 in
• 91/97 cm (36/38 in) — actual measurement 102 cm / 40 in
• 102/107 cm (40/42 in) — actual measurement 111 cm / 43¾ in
• 112/117 cm (44/46 in) — actual measurement 121 cm / 47¾ in

Full lengths range from 48 cm (19 in) in the smallest size up to 71 cm (28 in) in the largest. Sleeve lengths begin at 33 cm (13 in) and extend to 50 cm (19¾ in), and are noted as adjustable, giving knitters the flexibility to customise the fit to individual arm lengths — a particularly useful feature when knitting for children who may fall between standard sizes.

Yarn and Materials

The primary yarn specified throughout this pattern is Sirdar No.1 Chunky, a chunky-weight yarn sold in 100g balls. Each of the three designs uses a different shade — shade 215 for the Round Neck, shade 216 for the Cowl Neck, and shade