Lace Yoke Sweater in Sirdar No.1 - 10667 - Downloadable PDF

Lace Yoke Sweater in Sirdar No.1 – Pattern 10667: A Detailed Overview

This advanced knitting pattern from Sirdar, catalogued as Design No. 10667, guides knitters through the construction of an elegant lace yoke sweater. Designed to be worked in Sirdar No.1 Double Knitting yarn, this pattern is a celebration of refined texture and classic British knitwear craftsmanship. It is available as a downloadable PDF, making it instantly accessible for knitters eager to begin their project.

About the Garment

The design centres on a pullover sweater featuring a decorative lace yoke, a timeless detail that elevates an otherwise classic silhouette into something truly special. The lace yoke creates a beautiful focal point around the neckline and upper chest, making this sweater equally suited to casual wear and smarter occasions. The pattern is sized to fit a wide range of chest measurements, spanning 81–137 cm (32–54 inches), ensuring an inclusive fit across many body types.

The sweater shown in the pattern photography is worked in shade 234 of Sirdar No.1 Double Knitting, which gives a clear impression of how the lace detailing presents in the finished fabric. The gentle sheen of the yarn enhances the open lacework of the yoke, adding a subtle luminosity to the finished piece.

Yarn and Materials

The recommended yarn for this pattern is Sirdar No.1 Double Knitting, a long-established yarn in the Sirdar range. Produced by Sirdar, a British yarn company founded in West Yorkshire in 1880, this yarn is described as a double knitting crepe with a gentle sheen and soft, silky feel. It is particularly well suited to warmer-weather garments, making this sweater an ideal choice for spring and summer knitting projects.

• Yarn: Sirdar No.1 Double Knitting
• Weight: DK (Double Knitting)
• Shade shown: 234
• Yarn character: Crepe construction, gentle sheen, soft and silky handle

As with all Sirdar patterns, knitters are advised to use the recommended Sirdar yarn to ensure the best results, as every pattern is triple-checked specifically for use with the stated yarn to guarantee a successful outcome.

Knitters will also require appropriate knitting needles in the sizes specified within the pattern, along with standard knitting accessories such as stitch markers, a tapestry needle for finishing, and stitch holders as needed during construction.

Techniques and Construction

Rated as advanced in difficulty, this pattern is best suited to experienced knitters who are comfortable working lace and managing more complex shaping. The standout construction feature is the lace yoke, which requires careful attention to stitch counts, yarn overs, and decreases to achieve the open, decorative fabric characteristic of traditional lace knitting.

Key Techniques Include:

• Lace knitting – forming the decorative yoke section through a combination of yarn overs and paired decreases to create an openwork pattern
• Shaping – including armhole, neckline, and sleeve shaping appropriate to a fitted or semi-fitted sweater silhouette
• Seaming and finishing – joining body and sleeve sections and neatly finishing the neckband
• Tension/gauge management – essential at the advanced level to ensure correct sizing across the wide range of available sizes

Stitches Used:

• Knit and purl stitches – forming the base fabric of the sweater body and sleeves
• Yarn overs (YO) – creating the decorative eyelets within the lace yoke pattern
• Decreases (such as k2tog and ssk or equivalent) – paired with yarn overs to maintain stitch count within the lace sections and to shape the garment
• Rib stitch – typically used for wel