High Neck Jumpers in Sirdar Smudge - 7870- Downloadable PDF

High Neck Jumpers in Sirdar Smudge 7870

What is Being Made

This downloadable PDF pattern provides instructions for knitting two distinct sweater designs using Sirdar Smudge yarn: a sweater with a round neck and a sweater with a cowl neck. Both styles are available in six different sizes, ranging from 61/66 cm (24/26 inches) chest measurement up to 112/117 cm (44/46 inches), making these versatile garments suitable for various body types. The full length measurements range from 48 cm (19 inches) for the smallest size to 69 cm (27¼ inches) for the largest size, with adjustable sleeve lengths that can be customized during construction.

Techniques Used

This intermediate-level knitting project employs fundamental sweater construction techniques including working in the round for seamless garment pieces and flat knitting for body and sleeve sections. The pattern requires knitters to work with two different stitch patterns—stocking stitch and garter stitch—which create distinct textures and visual effects throughout the garment. Knitters will need to understand how to increase and decrease stitches for shaping the armholes, necklines, and sleeve caps. The cowl neck variation introduces additional shaping techniques to create the characteristic draped high neckline, while the round neck option provides a more classic, straightforward construction approach.

Stitches Used

• Stocking Stitch – The primary stitch pattern used throughout most of the sweater, creating a smooth, classic knit fabric with a distinctive V-pattern appearance on the right side
• Garter Stitch – Used as an alternative or complementary stitch pattern, producing a textured, ridged fabric with more horizontal definition

Materials Required

The pattern calls for Sirdar Smudge yarn in 100g balls, with specific shade recommendations for each neckline style. The round neck sweater uses shade 006, while the cowl neck sweater uses shade 002. Yarn quantities vary by size, ranging from 4 balls for the smallest size (61/66 cm chest) to 8 balls for the largest size (112/117 cm chest). Knitters will need two pairs of knitting needles: 6mm (UK size 4 / USA size 10) needles for the main fabric and 5mm (UK size 6 / USA size 8) needles for ribbing or edge finishing. Stitch holders are also required to temporarily hold stitches during construction, particularly when shaping the neckline and working different sections of the garment.

Tension and Gauge

Achieving the correct tension is essential for proper fit. The pattern specifies a tension of 10 stitches and 17 rows to 10cm (4 inches) over stocking stitch and 10 stitches and 22 rows to 10cm (4 inches) over garter stitch when using 6mm needles. Knitters should always work a tension swatch before beginning the main project to ensure their gauge matches these specifications, as variations in tension will directly affect the finished garment measurements and fit.