Hooded Sweater in Sirdar Caboodle - 7891 - Downloadable PDF

Sirdar Caboodle Hooded Women's Sweater – Knitting Pattern 7891

Pattern 7891 from Sirdar is a downloadable PDF knitting pattern for a women's hooded sweater worked in Sirdar Caboodle chunky yarn. Designed at an intermediate difficulty level, this pattern is a rewarding project for knitters who are comfortable with shaping techniques and want to create a cosy, substantial garment with a practical hood. The pattern is graded across six sizes, making it accessible to a wide range of body types, including extended plus sizes.

Sizing and Fit

The pattern covers bust sizes from 81/86 cm (32/34 in) through to 132/137 cm (52/54 in), with actual finished measurements ranging from 90 cm (35½ in) to 143 cm (56¼ in). The full length of the sweater ranges from 60 cm (23¾ in) to 73 cm (28¾ in) depending on the size, and the sleeve length is listed as approximately 46–48 cm (18–19 in) but is noted as adjustable, giving knitters the flexibility to customise the fit. The generous range of sizes, explicitly highlighted on the pattern cover as including larger sizes, makes this an inclusive design.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a women's hooded sweater featuring a raglan sleeve construction. The raglan shaping is a classic technique where the sleeves and body are shaped simultaneously by decreasing stitches at set intervals, creating diagonal seam lines from the underarm to the neckline. This results in a relaxed, comfortable fit across the shoulders and upper body. The addition of a hood gives the design a casual, contemporary feel, making it ideal as an everyday layering piece or a cosy at-home garment.

Knitting Techniques Used

• Raglan shaping – stitches are cast off at the beginning of rows and then decreased at each end of subsequent rows to form the characteristic raglan lines on both the back and the sleeves
• Increasing (M1) – the pattern uses the M1 method, which involves picking up the loop between the last and next stitch and knitting into the back of it to create a neat, virtually invisible increase
• Decreasing – standard decrease methods including k2tog and p2tog are used throughout the shaping sections
• Thumb method cast-on – the pattern specifies this cast-on technique, which produces a firm, elastic edge well suited to chunky-weight knitting
• Stitch holder use – stitches are placed on holders at various stages, a common technique when working raglan and hood constructions that require stitches to be held and returned to later
• Ribbing – a k1, p1 rib is worked on the smaller needles for the welts and cuffs, providing a neat, stretchy border that helps the garment retain its shape

Stitches Used

• Stocking stitch – the main body fabric is worked in stocking stitch (knit on right side rows, purl on wrong side rows), which creates a smooth, classic fabric that drapes well in chunky yarn
• 1x1 rib (k1, p1) – used for the ribbed borders at the lower edges and cuffs, alternating knit and purl stitches to create an elastic, tidy finish

Materials Required

The pattern is written specifically for Sirdar Caboodle yarn in shade F214 / colour 153. Caboodle is a chunky weight yarn, and the quantity required ranges from 11 to 17 balls of 50g depending on the size being knitted. Two pairs of knitting needles are required: 6½mm (UK3 / USA10½) needles for the main body fabric and 5½mm (UK5 / USA9) needles for the ribbed sections. Stitch holders are also listed as a required accessory.

Tension

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