Sweater in Sirdar Cotton DK - 7070 - Downloadable PDF

Sirdar Cotton DK Crochet Sweater Pattern 7070 – Full Summary

Pattern 7070 from Sirdar is a downloadable PDF crochet pattern offering two stylish variations of a close-fitting sweater worked in Sirdar Cotton DK: a ¾ sleeved sweater and a short sleeved sweater. Both designs are shaped to be close fitting and are intended to stretch to achieve the finished measurements shown, making them ideal warm-weather or layering garments. The pattern covers dress sizes 10 through 20, fitting bust measurements from 81 cm (32 in) to 107 cm (42 in).

Design Variations

• ¾ Sleeved Sweater (shade 513): Features sleeves approximately 29–31 cm (11½–12 in) in length depending on size, giving elegant three-quarter coverage. This version requires 4 to 6 x 100g balls of Sirdar Cotton DK, varying by size.
• Short Sleeved Sweater (shade 508): Features short sleeves of just 3 cm (1¼ in), creating a neat, minimal sleeve ideal for warmer conditions. This version requires 3 to 5 x 100g balls of Sirdar Cotton DK, depending on size.

Sizing and Fit

The sweater is designed with a close-fitting, shaped silhouette that relies on the natural stretch of the cotton yarn to achieve the intended look. Actual finished measurements are slightly smaller than the body measurements — for example, a size 10 has an actual measurement of 79 cm (31¼ in) at the bust — confirming the close-fit design intent. Full lengths range from 53 cm (21 in) for size 10 up to 61 cm (24 in) for size 20.

Materials Required

• Yarn: Sirdar Cotton DK in 100g balls — shade 513 for the ¾ sleeve version, shade 508 for the short sleeve version. The pattern also notes compatibility with a wide range of alternative DK-weight yarns including Ella DK, Simply Recycled DK, Calico DK, Summer Stripes DK, Country Style DK, Americana DK, Soukie DK, Click DK, and Wash 'n' Wear Double Crepe DK, though yarn amounts may vary.
• Hook: A single 4.00mm crochet hook (UK 8 / USA F/5) is required, or the size needed to achieve the correct tension.

Tension

Achieving the correct tension is described as essential to the success of the finished garment. The stated tension is 17 trebles and 10 rows to 10 cm (4 in) using a 4.00mm hook. Crocheters are advised to adjust hook size accordingly — use a thinner hook if fewer stitches are produced, and a thicker hook if more stitches appear than specified.

Crochet Techniques and Stitches Used

This pattern is worked in crochet and employs a range of standard and slightly more advanced crochet stitches and techniques, making it suitable for confident beginners and intermediate crocheters alike. The following stitches and methods are used throughout:

• Treble (tr): The primary stitch used to construct the main fabric of the sweater, worked by wrapping yarn over hook before inserting into the stitch.
• Half Treble (htr): A shorter stitch used for shaping or transitional rows.
• Double Crochet (dc): A tight, dense stitch often used for edgings and finishing details.
• Slip Stitch (ss): Used for joining rounds and moving across stitches without adding height.
• Chain (ch): Foundational chains and turning chains throughout the construction.
• tr2tog: A treble decrease worked over two stitches — yarn over hook, insert into next stitch, draw through and work off two loops