Roll Neck Jumper in Sirdar Adventure - 10186 - Downloadable PDF

Sirdar Design No. 10186 – Roll Neck Jumper in Sirdar Adventure Super Chunky

This pattern, published by the iconic British yarn brand Sirdar and catalogued as Design No. 10186, provides instructions for knitting a classic roll neck jumper (sweater) for adults. Rated intermediate in difficulty, it is a satisfying project that combines straightforward construction with the satisfying speed of super chunky knitting. The finished garment features a cosy, high roll neck collar, set-in or drop-shoulder sleeves, and a relaxed, generously sized silhouette that makes it ideal for autumn and winter wear.

What Is Being Made

The pattern produces a roll neck jumper — a pullover sweater distinguished by its soft, folded-over tubular neckline. The design is worked in Sirdar Adventure Super Chunky yarn, giving the finished piece a roving, textured appearance reminiscent of expedition-ready knitwear. The jumper is available in six sizes, covering chest measurements from 81/86 cm (32/34 inches) up to 132/137 cm (52/54 inches), making it an inclusive pattern suitable for a wide range of body sizes. Finished widths range from 113 cm to 168 cm, and full lengths from 60 cm to 70 cm, with sleeve lengths of approximately 40 cm to 42 cm depending on size.

Yarn and Materials

The specified yarn is Sirdar Adventure Super Chunky, a roving-style yarn sold in 200 g balls. The pattern sample is shown in shade 101 Golden Dawn, though the pattern also references additional colourways including 106 Glacial Blue, 102 Frosted Earth, and 103 Silver Mist, all inspired by a polar expedition aesthetic. Depending on size, the pattern requires between 5 and 8 balls of yarn:

• Size S (81/86 cm): 5 balls
• Size M (91/97 cm): 6 balls
• Size L (102/107 cm): 6 balls
• Size XL (112/117 cm): 7 balls
• Size XXL (122/127 cm): 7 balls
• Size XXXL (132/137 cm): 8 balls

In addition to yarn, knitters will need:

• One pair of 12 mm (USA 17) knitting needles — used for the main body fabric
• One pair of 10 mm (UK 000 / USA 15) knitting needles — typically used for ribbing and the roll neck section
• Stitch holders — to hold live stitches during construction, particularly at the neckline

Craft and Techniques

This is a knitting pattern worked flat on straight needles. As an intermediate level project, it assumes the knitter is comfortable with basic knitting skills and is ready to tackle shaping techniques. Key techniques involved include:

• Casting on and binding (casting) off — fundamental skills for starting and finishing each piece
• Working in the round or flat sections — the roll neck collar is typically worked to create a seamless, folded tube effect
• Increasing and decreasing — used to shape the armholes, sleeve caps, and neckline
• Using stitch holders — to keep live stitches safely aside while working other sections, particularly around the neck opening
• Seaming — the jumper is constructed in separate pieces (front, back, and sleeves) that are then joined using mattress stitch or a preferred seaming method
• Tension/gauge management — working at the correct tension on large needles is important to achieve the stated finished measurements

Stitches Used

Super chunky roll neck jumpers of this style typically employ a focused set of