Jackets in Sirdar Harrap Tweed Chunky - 7853- Downloadable PDF

Jackets in Sirdar Harrap Tweed Chunky

What Is Being Made

This downloadable PDF pattern from Sirdar presents two distinct jacket designs crafted from Sirdar Harrap Tweed Chunky yarn. The collection includes a Shawl Collared Jacket and a Hooded Jacket, both available in six size options ranging from 61/66 cm (24/26 inches) chest/bust measurement up to 112/117 cm (44/46 inches). These are intermediate-level knitting projects suitable for crafters with foundational knitting experience who are ready to tackle structured garment construction.

Sizing and Measurements

The patterns accommodate a comprehensive size range with the following actual measurements:

• Size 1: 70 cm (27½ inches) chest, 46 cm (18 inches) full length
• Size 2: 81 cm (32 inches) chest, 54 cm (21¼ inches) full length
• Size 3: 90 cm (35½ inches) chest, 58 cm (22¾ inches) full length
• Size 4: 101 cm (39¾ inches) chest, 60 cm (23¾ inches) full length
• Size 5: 110 cm (43¼ inches) chest, 64 cm (25¼ inches) full length
• Size 6: 121 cm (47¾ inches) chest, 67 cm (26½ inches) full length

Sleeve lengths vary from 33 cm (13 inches) in the smallest size to 48 cm (19 inches) in the largest size.

Yarn and Materials

Both jackets are designed to be worked in Sirdar Harrap Tweed Chunky, a chunky-weight yarn supplied in 100g balls. The Shawl Collared Jacket requires 4 to 8 balls depending on size (shade 108), while the Hooded Jacket requires 4 to 10 balls depending on size (shade 109). The pattern notes that these designs are also suitable for alternative chunky-weight yarns including Ophelia, Sylvan Chunky, and Aura, though yarn amounts may vary when substituting different brands.

Needles and Notions

Knitting needles required include one pair of 6½mm needles (UK size 3, USA size 10.5) and one pair of 5½mm needles (UK size 5, USA size 9). The Shawl Collared Jacket requires three buttons for closure. The Hooded Jacket pattern includes a stitch holder as an essential notional item for managing stitches during construction.

Stitches and Techniques

These jackets employ fundamental knitting stitches and techniques appropriate for intermediate-level crafters. The patterns utilize standard stockinette stitch as the primary fabric structure, combined with ribbing techniques for cuffs, waistbands, and collar shaping. The Shawl Collared Jacket features a distinctive shawl collar construction, while the Hooded Jacket incorporates hood shaping and seaming techniques. Both designs require proficiency with increasing and decreasing stitches to shape armholes, shoulders, and necklines, as well as the ability to pick up stitches for collar and cuff bands.

Tension and Gauge

The specified tension for these patterns is 18 stitches and 19 rows to 10 cm (4 inches) measured over stockinette stitch. Achieving correct gauge is essential for proper fit and finished measurements, making tension swatching a crucial step before beginning either jacket project.