Fan & Feather Stitch Top in Sirdar No.1 - 10671 - Downloadable PDF

Fan & Feather Stitch Top in Sirdar No.1 – Pattern 10671

This intermediate-level knitting pattern (Design No. 10671) from Sirdar produces a beautifully textured pullover sweater featuring the classic Fan & Feather stitch, worked in two coordinating shades of Sirdar No.1 Double Knitting yarn. The design is part of Sirdar's celebrated No.1 DK collection and is available as a downloadable PDF, triple-checked by Sirdar's team to guarantee a successful result when used with the recommended yarn.

About the Garment

The pattern produces a long-sleeved sweater top with a relaxed, wearable silhouette suited to warmer-weather knitting. The finished garment is sized to fit a wide range of chest measurements, from 81 cm (32") up to 137 cm (54"), covering sizes S through XXXL. Finished widths range from 102 cm (40") to 152 cm (60"), with full lengths between 56 cm (22") and 66 cm (26") and sleeve lengths of approximately 45–47 cm (17¾"–18½") depending on size.

The two-colour design uses Yarn A in shade 233 Mustard and Yarn B in shade 213 Fog, creating a warm, tonal contrast that showcases the undulating Fan & Feather stitch pattern to full effect. These shades are drawn from Sirdar No.1's feminine, co-ordinating palette.

Yarn & Materials

• Yarn: Sirdar No.1 Double Knitting (DK weight), 100g balls
• Yarn A – shade 233 Mustard: 2 balls (sizes S, M, L) or 3 balls (sizes XL, XXL, XXXL)
• Yarn B – shade 213 Fog: 5 balls (sizes S, M), 6 balls (sizes L, XL), or 7 balls (sizes XXL, XXXL)
• Needles: 1 pair of 4mm (UK8 / USA6) knitting needles and 1 pair of 3¼mm (UK10 / USA3) knitting needles
• Accessories: Stitch holders

Sirdar No.1 is a long-established Sirdar classic — a double knitting crepe yarn with a gentle sheen and soft, silky feel. Originally produced by Sirdar, a British yarn company founded in West Yorkshire in 1880, this yarn is particularly well regarded for warmer-weather garments thanks to its lightweight, breathable character and smooth stitch definition.

Techniques & Stitches Used

This pattern is rated intermediate, making it ideal for knitters who are comfortable with basic knitting but ready to explore more decorative stitch patterns. The key techniques and stitches include:

• Fan & Feather stitch – the signature decorative stitch of this design, Fan & Feather (also known as Old Shale) is a traditional lace-effect knitting stitch that creates a graceful, rippling wave pattern. It is typically worked over a repeat of stitches using a combination of yarn-overs and decreases to produce the characteristic scalloped or feathered appearance.
• Ribbing – the smaller 3¼mm needles are used for the ribbed welts and cuffs, providing elasticity and a neat finish at the edges of the garment.
• Two-colour knitting – the design incorporates both Yarn A (Mustard) and Yarn B (Fog), requiring the knitter to manage colour changes, likely worked in horizontal stripes or colour-blocked sections to complement the Fan & Feather pattern.
• Stitch holder usage – stitches are placed on holders during construction, a standard technique for shaping necklines and managing live stitches across separate garment sections.
• Shaping – standard knitted garment shaping techniques are used for the sleeves and body, including increases and decreases to achieve the correct silhouette across all six sizes.

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