Scallop Sleeved Sweater in Sirdar No.1 - 10663 - Downloadable PDF

Scallop Sleeved Sweater in Sirdar No.1 – Pattern 10663

This Sirdar pattern 10663 is an advanced-level knitting pattern for a beautifully detailed scallop sleeved sweater, designed to be worked in Sirdar No.1 Double Knitting yarn. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF and is sized to fit a wide range of bust measurements, from 81 cm to 137 cm (32 in to 54 in), making it an inclusive and versatile design suitable for a broad spectrum of knitters.

About the Design

The standout feature of this sweater is its scallop-edged sleeves, which lend the garment a distinctly feminine and elegant silhouette. Scallop edging in knitting is a classic decorative technique that creates a gentle, wave-like border along the sleeve hem or cuff, adding visual interest and a delicate finish that elevates the garment beyond a standard pullover. This kind of detailing is characteristic of the refined aesthetic found throughout the Sirdar No.1 range, which is specifically designed to showcase pretty, feminine knitwear.

The sweater is classified as advanced difficulty, meaning it is best suited to experienced knitters who are comfortable working with shaping, stitch pattern repeats, and decorative edging techniques. Knitters newer to the craft may wish to build their skills before attempting this project, while seasoned knitters will find it a rewarding and satisfying make.

Yarn and Materials

The pattern calls for Sirdar No.1 Double Knitting yarn, shown in Top shade 206. Sirdar No.1 is a long-established classic in the Sirdar range — a double knitting crepe yarn with a gentle sheen and soft, silky feel. It is particularly well regarded for warmer weather knitwear, making this sweater an ideal spring or summer project. The yarn's crepe construction gives it excellent stitch definition, which is especially important for showcasing the scallop detailing on the sleeves.

• Yarn: Sirdar No.1 Double Knitting
• Shade shown: Top shade 206
• Yarn weight: DK (Double Knitting)
• Yarn characteristics: Crepe construction, gentle sheen, soft and silky handle

As with all Sirdar patterns, this design has been triple-checked by the Sirdar team to guarantee a successful result when worked with the recommended Sirdar yarn. Knitters are advised to use Sirdar No.1 Double Knitting specifically to achieve the tension, drape, and finish shown in the pattern photography.

Standard knitting needles appropriate for DK weight yarn would be used for this project, typically in the 3.75 mm to 4 mm range, though knitters should always refer to the tension information within the PDF for the exact needle size recommended.

Techniques and Stitches

As an advanced knitting pattern, this sweater incorporates a range of techniques that go beyond basic knit and purl. Key skills and methods likely employed in this design include:

• Scallop edging: A decorative stitch pattern worked along the sleeve edges, creating a curved, shell-like border — typically achieved through a combination of increases, decreases, and yarn-over stitches to form the characteristic wave shape
• Garment shaping: Precise increases and decreases to shape the body, sleeves, armholes, and neckline across a wide size range
• Working in the round or flat: Construction of a fitted sweater with attention to seaming and finishing
• Tension management: Essential for achieving the correct fit across all sizes, particularly important with a crepe DK yarn like Sirdar No.1
• Stitch pattern repeats: Maintaining pattern consistency across rows while managing shaping simultaneously — a hallmark challenge of advanced-level knitwear

About Sirdar No.1 and the Brand

Sirdar is a celebrated British yarn company, established in West Yorkshire in 1880