Jackets in Sirdar No.1 Chunky - 8174 - Downloadable PDF

Sirdar No.1 Chunky Jacket and Waistcoat Knitting Pattern 8174

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern from Sirdar includes instructions for two classic garments: a Jacket and a Waistcoat, both knitted in Sirdar No.1 Chunky yarn. Rated as a beginner-friendly pattern and labelled Easy Knit, this is an ideal project for those new to garment knitting who want to achieve a polished, wearable result without complex techniques. The inclusion of larger sizes makes it a genuinely inclusive pattern, catering to a wide range of body types.

Garments Included

Jacket

The jacket is a full-sleeved outerwear piece worked in Sirdar No.1 Chunky shade 227. It features a structured silhouette with set-in or straightforward sleeve construction suited to beginner knitters, and is finished with 4 buttons and 1 press fastener for a neat, practical closure. The sleeve length is listed as adjustable, giving knitters the flexibility to customise the fit to their preference.

• Yarn: Sirdar No.1 Chunky, shade 227
• Yarn quantity: 7 to 11 x 100g balls depending on size
• Fastening: 4 buttons and 1 press fastener

Waistcoat

The waistcoat is a sleeveless layering piece knitted in Sirdar No.1 Chunky shade 216. It shares the same easy construction approach as the jacket, making it equally accessible to beginner knitters. Like the jacket, it is fastened with 4 buttons and 1 press fastener. The waistcoat requires fewer balls of yarn than the jacket, making it a slightly quicker and more economical make.

• Yarn: Sirdar No.1 Chunky, shade 216
• Yarn quantity: 5 to 9 x 100g balls depending on size
• Fastening: 4 buttons and 1 press fastener

Sizing and Fit

Both garments are available in six sizes, designed to fit bust measurements ranging from 81/86 cm (32/34 in) up to 132/137 cm (52/54 in). Actual finished measurements range from 93 cm (36¾ in) to 143 cm (56¼ in), providing a comfortable, relaxed ease across all sizes. Full length ranges from approximately 60 cm to 73 cm measured from the back of the neck, and sleeve length on the jacket runs from 46 cm to 48 cm and is noted as adjustable.

Techniques and Construction

Both garments are constructed using straightforward flat knitting techniques, working pieces separately and seaming them together — an approach well suited to beginner knitters building their skills. The Easy Knit designation means the pattern avoids complex shaping or stitch patterns, keeping the focus on clean, achievable results. Finishing techniques include button band construction and the attachment of buttons and press fasteners.

Stitches Used

• Knit and purl stitches — the fundamental building blocks of both garments
• Rib stitch — typically used for cuffs, hems, and button bands in garments of this style, providing stretch and a neat finish
• Stocking stitch — the smooth, classic fabric commonly used for the main body sections of chunky-weight jackets and waistcoats

Materials Required

• Primary yarn: Sirdar No.1 Chunky (100g balls) — shade 227 for the jacket, shade 216 for the waistcoat
• Also suitable yarns: Harrap Tweed Chunky, Imagination Chunky, and Aura (yarn amounts may vary)
• Needles: 1 pair