Vest in Sirdar Loveful Recycled Tweed - 10784 - Downloadable PDF

Sirdar Loveful Recycled Tweed Vest – Pattern 10784 Summary

This intermediate-level knitting pattern from Sirdar (Design No. 10784) guides you through creating a classic knitted vest using Sirdar Loveful 100% Recycled Tweed Blend Double Knitting yarn. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF and is suitable for knitters who have moved beyond the basics and are comfortable working with shaping, buttonbands, and armhole finishing.

About the Design

The vest is a timeless, versatile wardrobe piece designed to be worn across a wide range of chest sizes. It features a classic silhouette with button fastenings, making it suitable for layering over shirts or knitwear. The clean lines and traditional styling reflect Sirdar's long heritage of producing enduring British knitwear designs, established in West Yorkshire in 1880.

Sizing

• Sizes available: XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL, and XXXL
• Chest measurements: 71/76 cm (28/30") through to 132/137 cm (52/54")
• Finished width: 82 cm (32¼") up to 142 cm (56")
• Full length: 50 cm (19¾") to 62 cm (24½") depending on size

The generous size range makes this pattern accessible to a wide variety of body types, and the measurements are clearly laid out in the pattern to help knitters choose the most appropriate size before casting on.

Techniques Used

As an intermediate knitting pattern, this vest involves a range of techniques that go beyond simple straight knitting. Knitters can expect to work with:

• Shaping – including armhole and neckline shaping through increases and decreases
• Buttonband construction – the vest requires 4 buttons for sizes XS through L, and 5 buttons for sizes XL, XXL, and XXXL, indicating a front button band is worked as part of the finishing
• Seaming – joining front and back panels to complete the garment
• Picking up stitches – typically required around armholes and necklines for neat, professional edging on vests of this style

Stitches Used

While the full stitch list is contained within the downloadable PDF, vests of this construction type in Double Knitting weight yarn at an intermediate level commonly incorporate:

• Knit and purl stitches – forming the main fabric of the vest body
• Rib stitch – typically used at the hem, armhole edges, and neckband for a neat, stretchy finish
• Decrease stitches – such as k2tog (knit two together) and ssk (slip, slip, knit) for shaping the armholes and neckline

Materials Required

Yarn

The pattern calls for Sirdar Loveful 100% Recycled Tweed Blend Double Knitting yarn in Shade 200 Birch. This yarn is sold in 100g balls and is made from GRS-certified (Global Recycled Standard) recycled waste fibres from wool, acrylic, and polyester fibre production, making it an environmentally conscious choice without compromising on softness or machine-washability.

• XS: 2 balls
• S, M, L: 3 balls
• XL, XXL, XXXL: 4 balls

Important note from Sirdar: Because each batch of recycled fibres is unique, shades may vary slightly more than yarns made with virgin fibres. It is especially important to purchase enough yarn from the same dye lot to complete your project in one consistent colourway.

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