Wallace Scoop Neck Sweater in Sirdar Crofter DK - 7011 - Downloadable PDF

Wallace Scoop Neck Sweater in Sirdar Crofter DK – Pattern 7011

The Wallace Scoop Neck Sweater is a classic, everyday pullover designed for knitters looking for a straightforward, wearable project. Published by Sirdar as pattern number 7011, this design is labelled Easy Knit, making it an excellent choice for confident beginners and intermediate knitters alike. The sweater features a flattering scoop neckline, set-in sleeves, and a clean, relaxed silhouette that works beautifully in the self-patterning qualities of Sirdar Crofter DK yarn.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a long-sleeved scoop neck sweater knitted in the round in separate pieces — back, front, and sleeves — which are then seamed together. The finished garment is a true wardrobe staple, suitable for casual everyday wear. It is sized to fit dress sizes 10 through 20, covering bust measurements from 81 cm (32 in) to 107 cm (42 in), with actual finished measurements ranging from 89 cm to 115 cm to allow for ease and comfort.

• Full length: 53–61 cm (21–24 in), measured from back of neck
• Sleeve length: 41–45 cm (16–17¾ in)
• Chest width: 44.5–57.5 cm (17¾–22½ in) per panel

Techniques Used

The sweater is constructed using traditional flat knitting techniques, with each section worked separately before being joined. Key construction techniques include:

• Thumb method cast on — used to begin the back and other sections, giving a neat, elastic edge
• Ribbed welts — the lower body and cuffs begin with a knit 1, purl 1 rib worked on smaller needles to create a firm, stretchy border
• Armhole shaping — achieved through casting off stitches at the beginning of rows in a stepped sequence, creating a smooth set-in sleeve head
• Sleeve cap shaping — worked with gradual decreases to fit neatly into the shaped armhole
• Scoop neck shaping — stitches are placed on stitch holders and worked separately to form the characteristic curved neckline
• Seaming — the finished pieces are joined using standard mattress stitch or similar seaming methods

Stitches Used

The pattern relies on two fundamental knitting stitches, keeping the construction accessible without sacrificing a polished result:

• Stocking stitch (st-st) — the main body fabric, formed by alternating knit rows on the right side and purl rows on the wrong side. This creates the smooth, classic jersey surface that showcases the colour variations of Crofter DK beautifully.
• Single rib (K1, P1) — used for the welts at the hem and cuffs, as well as the neckband, providing elasticity and a tidy finish
• Decrease stitches — worked as knit two together (k2tog) and similar methods during armhole and sleeve cap shaping

Materials and Tension

The pattern is written specifically for Sirdar Crofter DK in shade 078, a self-patterning double knitting weight yarn that creates subtle, naturally inspired colour effects without the need for complex colourwork techniques. The quantity required ranges from 5 to 8 × 50g balls depending on the size being knitted.

Sirdar also notes that this pattern is suitable for a range of alternative DK yarns, including Country Style DK, Click DK, Wash 'n' Wear Double Crepe DK, Montana DK, Simply Recycled DK, Ella DK, Summer Stripes DK, Americana DK, and Calico DK, though yarn quantities may vary when substituting.

Two pairs