Kilda Jacket in Sirdar Crofter DK - 7229 - Downloadable PDF

Kilda Jacket in Sirdar Crofter DK – Pattern 7229

The Kilda Jacket is a knitted jacket pattern published by Sirdar, designed to be worked in Sirdar Crofter DK yarn. Available as a downloadable PDF, this pattern offers a relaxed, wearable silhouette with a distinctive textured construction that makes it an appealing project for knitters who enjoy combining classic shaping with creative stitch detail. The pattern is sized across three options — Small, Medium, and Large — making it accessible to a wide range of knitters.

What Is Being Made

The pattern produces a knitted jacket featuring a back, two fronts, and sleeves. A notable design element is the inclusion of knitted squares — the pattern instructs the maker to produce 61 individual squares that are incorporated into the finished garment, adding a patchwork-style or modular texture to the design. The jacket also features a front border worked in garter stitch, giving the edges a neat, structured finish. The overall aesthetic is relaxed and cosy, well suited to casual or country-inspired styling.

Sizing and Measurements

• Small: To fit 81/86 cm (32/34 in) bust; actual measurement 100 cm (39½ in)
• Medium: To fit 91/97 cm (36/38 in) bust; actual measurement 110 cm (43¼ in)
• Large: To fit 102/107 cm (40/42 in) bust; actual measurement 120 cm (47¼ in)
• Full length: approximately 53–63 cm (21–24¾ in) depending on size
• Sleeve length: approximately 23–27 cm (9–10¾ in) depending on size

The pattern uses positive ease throughout, giving the jacket a comfortable, relaxed fit over the bust and body.

Techniques Used

• Modular or square-based construction: The pattern requires knitting 61 individual squares separately before assembly, a technique that adds visual interest and texture to the finished jacket.
• Thumb method cast on: Specified for casting on stitches, this is a popular and stretchy cast-on method well suited to garment knitting.
• Picking up and knitting stitches: Used extensively for the front border, where stitches are picked up along the front edges and back neck to create a seamless, tidy finish.
• Blocking and finishing: The pattern instructs knitters to pin out the garment to the stated measurements, cover with damp cloths, and leave until dry — a traditional wet-blocking method that helps the finished fabric settle and the garment hold its shape.

Stitches Used

• Stocking stitch (st-st): The main fabric stitch, formed by alternating knit rows on the right side and purl rows on the wrong side. Stocking stitch creates a smooth, classic fabric and is the stitch used to measure tension for this pattern.
• Garter stitch (g-st): Used for the individual squares and for the front border. Garter stitch is formed by knitting every row, producing a ridged, reversible fabric with natural elasticity. It is a beginner-friendly stitch that also adds a lovely textural contrast to the smoother stocking stitch sections.

Tension

The stated tension is 22 stitches and 28 rows to 10 cm (4 in) over stocking stitch using 4mm needles. Achieving the correct tension is essential to ensure the jacket knits up to the correct measurements. Knitters are advised to adjust needle size accordingly — using a thinner needle if fewer stitches are produced and a thicker needle if more stitches appear over the tension swatch.

Materials Required

• Yarn: Sirdar Crofter DK, shade 085 — 7 balls (Small), 8 balls (Medium), or 9 balls (Large) of 50g balls. Sirdar Crofter DK is a double knitting weight yarn known for its soft handle and the characteristic self-patterning or textured effect that the Crofter range is recognised for