Round The Raglan Sweater in Sirdar Jewelspun Ombre - Downloadable PDF

Round The Raglan Sweater in Sirdar Jewelspun Ombre – Pattern Summary (Design No. 10841)

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a seamless raglan sweater knitted in the round, designed for a relaxed, contemporary fit with beautiful ombre colour transitions flowing naturally through the finished garment. The design is catalogued as Design No. 10841 by Sirdar and is available as a downloadable PDF. The sweater is sized to fit chest measurements ranging from 71 cm (28 inches) up to 137 cm (54 inches), covering sizes XS through XXXL, making it an inclusive pattern suitable for a wide range of knitters. Finished widths span from 90 cm to 152 cm, with full lengths ranging from 58 cm to 70 cm and sleeve lengths from 44 cm to 48 cm depending on size.

Design Features

The defining characteristic of this sweater is its raglan construction, a classic shaping method in which the sleeves and body are joined and shaped simultaneously with diagonal seam lines running from the underarm to the neckline. This creates a smooth, comfortable shoulder fit without traditional set-in sleeve seams. Because the garment is worked in the round, there is minimal finishing required, and the continuous knitting allows the ombre gradient of the yarn to develop organically across the fabric. Each sweater will be entirely unique due to the nature of the yarn itself, as each ball of Sirdar Jewelspun Ombre begins at a slightly different point in the colour gradient.

Yarn and Materials

The pattern is written specifically for Sirdar Jewelspun Ombre Aran (yarn code F262), a yarn celebrated for its softly graduated, shade-shifting colour transitions. The yarn is sold in large 400g balls, which minimise the need for joins and help maintain the integrity of the ombre effect throughout the project. The shade used in the photographed sample is 101 Citrus Sky, though the yarn is available in six colourways: Rainbow Glow (100), Citrus Sky (101), Crimson Sunset (102), Ocean Blue (103), Violet Dawn (104), and Silvery Moon (105). Yarn quantities required are:

• 1 ball for sizes XS, S, and M
• 2 balls for sizes L, XL, XXL, and XXXL

The generous 400g ball weight means that many knitters, particularly those working smaller sizes, can complete the entire sweater from a single ball — a remarkable and appealing feature for a one-ball project.

Needles Required

The pattern requires both circular needles and double pointed needles in two sizes:

• 5mm (UK6 / USA8) 80cm circular needle — used for the main body and sleeves worked in the round
• 4mm (UK8 / USA6) 80cm circular needle — used for ribbing and edging sections
• 1 set of 5mm (UK6 / USA8) double pointed needles — for working smaller circumferences such as sleeve cuffs
• 1 set of 4mm (UK8 / USA6) double pointed needles — for ribbed cuffs and neckband at smaller circumferences

Techniques and Construction Method

This is rated as an advanced knitting pattern, meaning it is best suited to experienced knitters who are comfortable with a range of techniques worked simultaneously. The raglan construction requires careful attention to increase and decrease shaping worked at regular intervals to form the characteristic diagonal raglan lines. Key techniques involved include:

• Knitting in the round on circular needles — the primary construction method for both the body and the sleeves
• Raglan shaping — simultaneous shaping of the yoke, sleeves, and body sections to create the slanted raglan lines
• Joining sleeves to body — a hallmark of top-down or seamless raglan construction, requiring the knitter to manage multiple sections on the needle at once