Jacket in Sirdar Tundra Super Chunky - 8087 - Downloadable PDF

Sirdar Tundra Super Chunky Jacket – Pattern 8087: Full Summary

Pattern 8087 from Sirdar is a downloadable PDF knitting pattern for a super chunky jacket worked in Sirdar Tundra Super Chunky yarn. Designed at an intermediate difficulty level, this pattern is an excellent choice for knitters who are comfortable with basic shaping and are ready to explore cable techniques in a satisfyingly fast-to-knit, heavyweight fabric. The inclusion of larger sizes makes it a genuinely inclusive design, spanning a wide range of bust measurements.

What Is Being Made

The pattern produces a knitted jacket suitable for cooler weather, worked in a bold, cosy super chunky weight. The jacket features a generous actual bust measurement ranging from 106 cm (41¾ in) up to 156 cm (61½ in), offering a relaxed, comfortable fit across six size options. The full length ranges from 60 cm to 73 cm (measured from the back of the neck), and the sleeve length is approximately 15 cm to 17 cm, giving the design a shorter, cropped-style sleeve that keeps the focus on the body of the garment.

Sizes Available

• To fit bust: 81/86, 91/97, 102/107, 112/117, 122/127, and 132/137 cm (32/34 – 52/54 in)
• The pattern explicitly includes larger sizes, making it a great option for a broad range of knitters

Techniques Used

This is an intermediate-level knitting pattern, meaning it goes beyond simple knit-and-purl construction. Key techniques include:

• Stocking stitch – the primary fabric of the jacket, creating a smooth, classic knitted surface
• Cable knitting – worked with a cable needle, adding textural interest and a traditional, tactile quality to the design
• Garment shaping – intermediate-level construction involving shaping for the body, armholes, and sleeves across multiple size options
• Tension/gauge management – the pattern emphasises that achieving the correct tension is essential, with guidance to adjust needle size accordingly

Stitches Used

• Stocking stitch – the foundation stitch of the jacket body
• Cable stitches – worked using a cable needle to cross stitches and create rope or twist effects in the fabric

Materials Required

The pattern is designed specifically for Sirdar Tundra Super Chunky yarn in shade 851 (F025). The yarn is sold in 100g balls, and the quantity required depends on size:

• 7 balls – 81/86 cm (32/34 in)
• 8 balls – 91/97 cm (36/38 in)
• 9 balls – 102/107 cm (40/42 in)
• 10 balls – 112/117 cm (44/46 in)
• 11 balls – 122/127 cm (48/50 in)
• 11 balls – 132/137 cm (52/54 in)

Needles required are 10mm (UK 000 / USA 15) knitting needles, plus a cable needle. The stated tension is 9 stitches and 12 rows to 10 cm (4 in) over stocking stitch on 10mm needles. Knitters are strongly advised to work a tension swatch before beginning and to adjust needle size as needed to achieve the correct gauge.

Why Choose This Pattern

Sirdar Tundra Super Chunky is a thick, luxuriously warm yarn that works up quickly on large needles, making this jacket