Glampsite Vest in Sirdar Stories DK - 10526 - Downloadable PDF

Glampsite Vest in Sirdar Stories DK – Pattern 10526

The Glampsite Vest (Design No. 10526) is a crochet vest pattern published by Sirdar, the iconic British yarn brand established in West Yorkshire in 1880. This sleeveless top is designed with a relaxed, festival-inspired aesthetic and is worked in a colourwork style using three yarn shades, making it a vibrant and eye-catching summer garment. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF and is sized to fit a wide range of bodies, from UK 6–8 through UK 26–28 (US 2–4 through US 22–24), with actual chest measurements spanning approximately 81 cm (32") to 133 cm (52½") and lengths ranging from 49 cm (19¼") to 59 cm (23¼").

Skill Level and Suitability

The pattern is listed as Intermediate level crochet, making it well suited to crafters who have moved beyond the basics and are comfortable working with multiple yarn colours and reading a structured crochet pattern. That said, the construction is straightforward enough that a confident beginner eager to develop their skills would also find it approachable. Sirdar is known for triple-checking every pattern to guarantee a successful make when worked with the recommended Sirdar yarn.

What Is Being Made

The finished project is a sleeveless vest top — a lightweight, warm-weather garment with a relaxed silhouette. It is worked as a flat piece (the pattern provides schematic measurements for the body panel), then seamed. The design features colourblock or stripe detailing created by working with three separate yarn shades, giving it a bold, summery, festival-ready look. The vest is ideal for layering over a t-shirt or wearing on its own during warmer months.

Yarn and Materials

The recommended yarn is Sirdar Stories DK (shade reference F137), a cotton-rich acrylic blend double knitting weight yarn sold in 50g balls. Sirdar describes this yarn as cool, comfortable, and perfect for summer makes — it creates lighter garments that hold their shape well. The pattern calls for three colourways:

• Yarn A: Shade 801 Embers
• Yarn B: Shade 830 After Glow
• Yarn C: Shade 812 Sunseekers

The number of balls required varies by size. Yarn A requires 2–4 balls, while Yarns B and C each require 1–2 balls depending on the size being made. Additional colourway options shown on the pattern back page include 805 Parade, 824 Skinny Dip, and 832 Glamping, giving crafters the flexibility to personalise their vest.

Alternative colourways are available within the Sirdar Stories DK range, and the pattern encourages choosing your own combination from the available shades — perfect for making a truly unique garment.

Hook and Tension

The pattern requires a single 4.50mm crochet hook (UK size 7 / US size G/6). The stated tension is 15 stitches and 8½ rows to 10 cm / 4 inches measured over the stitch pattern. Achieving the correct tension is essential for ensuring the finished vest matches the intended measurements, and Sirdar recommends always working a tension swatch before beginning.

Crochet Techniques and Stitches

As a crochet vest worked in DK weight yarn with a 4.50mm hook, this pattern employs fundamental and intermediate crochet construction methods. Key techniques and stitches likely used include:

• Foundation chain — to begin each panel or section
• Double crochet (UK) / Single crochet (US) — a core stitch for dense, structured fabric
• Treble crochet (UK) / Double crochet (US) — commonly used in vest and top constructions to create height and drape