Tunic and Sweater in Sirdar Bouffle - 7393 - Downloadable PDF

Sirdar Bouffle 7393 – Tunic and Sweater Knitting Pattern Summary

This downloadable PDF from Sirdar presents two distinct garment designs — a Tunic and a Sweater — both knitted in Sirdar Boufflé, a chunky-weight yarn celebrated for its soft, textured pile finish. The pattern is inclusive in its sizing, covering bust measurements from 81/86 cm (32/34 in) through to 132/137 cm (52/54 in), making it an excellent choice for knitters seeking a stylish, comfortable fit across a wide range of body types. Both garments feature long sleeves and a classic silhouette, differentiated primarily by their finished length.

The Two Designs at a Glance

The Tunic

The Tunic is the longer of the two garments, with a full length ranging from 75 cm (29½ in) in the smallest size up to 88 cm (34¾ in) in the largest. Its extended length makes it ideal for wearing over leggings or slim-fit trousers, offering a relaxed and contemporary silhouette. The actual bust measurement of the finished tunic ranges from 91 cm (36 in) to 143 cm (56¼ in), providing generous ease for a comfortable, modern fit.

The Tunic is worked in a three-colour combination using Sirdar Boufflé F053:

• Colour A – Shade 720: the main colour, requiring 6 to 10 x 50g balls depending on size
• Colour B – Shade 725: 1 x 50g ball across all sizes
• Colour C – Shade 724: 1 x 50g ball across all sizes

The Sweater

The Sweater is a shorter, more traditional-length pullover, with a full length ranging from 60 cm (23¾ in) to 73 cm (28¾ in) across the size range. It shares the same sleeve length and overall construction approach as the Tunic, making it a versatile everyday knit that pairs well with jeans, skirts, or tailored trousers.

The Sweater is also worked in three colours using Sirdar Boufflé F053:

• Colour A – Shade 722: the main colour, requiring 5 to 9 x 50g balls depending on size
• Colour B – Shade 723: 1 x 50g ball across all sizes
• Colour C – Shade 726: 1 x 50g ball across all sizes

Yarn and Materials

Sirdar Boufflé is a chunky-weight yarn with a distinctive fluffy, bouclé-style texture that adds warmth and visual interest to even the simplest stitch patterns. Its soft handle makes it a pleasure to knit with and produces garments with a cosy, luxurious feel. Because the yarn itself provides so much texture, both designs rely on clean, classic construction to let the fabric shine.

In addition to the yarn, knitters will need the following tools and notions:

• 1 pair of 6½mm (UK 3 – USA 10.5) knitting needles — the primary needle size used throughout
• 1 pair of 5½mm (UK 5 – USA 9) knitting needles — used for ribbing and edging sections
• 1 stitch holder — for holding live stitches during neck shaping

Tension

Achieving the correct tension is emphasised as essential to the success of either garment. The pattern specifies two tension measurements:

• 13 stitches and 18 rows to 10 cm (4 in) over stocking stitch on 6½mm needles
• 15 stitches and 15 rows to 10 cm (4 in) over the stitch pattern on 6½mm needles