Woman's Wide Neck Sweater in Sirdar Wild - 8103 - Downloadable PDF

Woman's Wide Neck Sweater in Sirdar Wild – Pattern 8103

This knitting pattern from Sirdar (pattern number 8103) guides you through creating a relaxed, wide neck pullover sweater for women. Worked in the brand's signature Sirdar Wild super chunky yarn, the design delivers a cosy, contemporary look with a generous wide neckline and comfortable fit. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF and is rated as intermediate in difficulty, making it an excellent project for knitters who are comfortable with basic shaping techniques and ready to move beyond purely straightforward construction.

Sizing and Fit

One of the standout features of this pattern is its inclusive size range. The sweater is designed to fit bust measurements from 81/86 cm (32/34 in) up to 132/137 cm (52/54 in), covering six size brackets in total. Actual finished measurements range from 92 cm (36¼ in) to 144 cm (56¾ in), providing a comfortable, relaxed ease across all sizes. The full length of the finished garment ranges from 60 cm (23¾ in) to 73 cm (28¾ in) depending on the size chosen, and the sleeve length of approximately 47–48 cm (18½–19 in) is noted as adjustable, giving knitters the flexibility to customise the fit to their preference.

What Is Being Made

The finished project is a women's wide neck sweater — a classic pullover style featuring set-in sleeves and a broad, open neckline. The wide neck is a defining design element, lending the garment a relaxed, modern aesthetic that works well as both a casual everyday piece and a stylish layering option. The silhouette is straightforward and wearable, with shaping at the armholes and a clean cast-off neckline held on stitch holders during construction to allow for neat finishing.

Construction and Techniques

The sweater is worked in separate flat pieces — back, front, and sleeves — which are then seamed together. This traditional construction method is well suited to intermediate knitters, as it involves managing multiple pieces and understanding how shaping on each section contributes to the overall garment. Key construction techniques used in this pattern include:

• Thumb method cast on – used to begin each piece, this technique creates a firm, elastic edge well suited to chunky yarns
• Armhole shaping – achieved by casting off stitches at the beginning of rows and then decreasing one stitch at each end of every row to create the curved armhole profile
• Stitch holders – used to hold live stitches at the back and front neck while other sections are completed, enabling a tidy neckline finish
• Sleeve length adjustment – the pattern explicitly notes that sleeve length is adjustable, encouraging knitters to personalise the fit

Stitches Used

The primary stitch throughout this pattern is stocking stitch (st-st), worked by alternating a knit row on the right side with a purl row on the wrong side. This produces the smooth, classic fabric surface that is ideal for showcasing the texture and colour of Sirdar Wild yarn. The pattern formally defines stocking stitch within the instructions, referring to it consistently as st-st for clarity throughout. There are no complex stitch patterns or cables involved, which keeps the focus on clean shaping and the natural character of the yarn itself.

Materials Required

The pattern calls for Sirdar Wild yarn in shade 411 (colourway F218). This is a super chunky weight yarn sold in 50g balls. The quantity required varies by size:

• 9 balls for size 81/86 cm (32/34 in)
• 10 balls for size 91/97 cm (36/38 in)
• 11 balls for size 102/107 cm (40/42 in)
• 12 balls for size 112/117 cm (44/46 in)
• 13 balls for size 122/127 cm (48/50 in)
• 15 balls for size 132