Ladies and Girls Jackets in Sirdar Smudge - 7998 - Downloadable PDF

Sirdar Smudge Ladies and Girls Jackets – Knitting Pattern 7998

Pattern 7998 from Sirdar is a downloadable PDF knitting pattern for a classic button-front jacket designed to fit both ladies and girls. The pattern covers an impressive range of six sizes, making it a versatile choice for knitters who want to create a coordinating garment for different ages and figures. Worked in Sirdar Smudge, a super chunky yarn, this jacket knits up quickly and produces a beautifully textured, cosy finished piece that is ideal for cooler weather.

Garments Included

This pattern features one core jacket design scaled across a wide size range to suit both girls and ladies:

• Girls' sizes: to fit bust/chest 61/66 cm (24/26 in), 71/76 cm (28/30 in), and 81/86 cm (32/34 in)
• Ladies' sizes: to fit bust 91/97 cm (36/38 in), 102/107 cm (40/42 in), and 112/117 cm (44/46 in)

The actual finished measurements range from 72 cm (28¼ in) up to 124 cm (48¾ in) across the chest, providing a comfortable, relaxed fit. Full length ranges from approximately 48 cm (19 in) for the smallest size up to 79 cm (31¼ in) for the largest. Sleeve length is listed as adjustable, ranging from 33 cm (13 in) to 48 cm (19 in), allowing knitters to customise the fit further.

Techniques and Construction

Rated as intermediate in difficulty, this pattern is well suited to knitters who are comfortable with basic shaping and garment construction. The jacket is worked in separate pieces — back, fronts, and sleeves — which are then seamed together, a traditional construction method that gives a neat, structured finish. Button bands are incorporated to complete the front opening.

• Garment construction: set-in or shaped seamed pieces worked flat on straight needles
• Shaping techniques: increases and decreases used for armhole, sleeve cap, and neckline shaping
• Button band: knitted button and buttonhole bands worked as part of the front edges
• Sleeve length adjustment: the pattern explicitly notes that sleeve length is adjustable, making it easy to personalise

Stitches Used

The pattern makes use of two primary stitch patterns, both of which are fundamental knitting techniques that produce different textures and serve different structural purposes:

• Garter stitch – created by knitting every row, this stitch produces a ridged, reversible fabric with excellent stretch and body. It is used for textural sections of the jacket and is the basis for the stated tension of 9 stitches and 18 rows to 10 cm (4 in) on 6 mm needles.
• Stocking stitch (stockinette stitch) – formed by alternating knit and purl rows, this classic stitch creates a smooth, flat fabric on the right side. The tension for stocking stitch is stated as 10 stitches and 17 rows to 10 cm (4 in) on 6 mm needles.

The pattern emphasises the importance of achieving the correct tension before beginning, noting that knitters should adjust needle size as needed — using a thinner needle if fewer stitches are produced and a thicker needle if more stitches result.

Materials Required

The jacket is worked in Sirdar Smudge, a super chunky weight yarn available in two shades specified in this pattern: shade 011 and shade 012. The yarn comes in 100g balls, and the quantity required varies by size:

• Smallest size (61/66 cm): 4 balls
• 71/76 cm: 6 balls
• 81/86 cm: 6 balls
• 91/97 cm: 6 balls