Sweater in Sirdar Haworth Tweed DK - 10296 - Downloadable PDF

Sirdar Haworth Tweed DK Sweater – Pattern 10296: A Detailed Summary

Pattern 10296 from Sirdar is a knitted sweater design worked in Sirdar Haworth Tweed Double Knitting yarn, a beautifully textured yarn inspired by the landscape of the Yorkshire Dales. This is an intermediate-level knitting pattern, making it an ideal project for knitters who are comfortable with the basics and ready to develop their skills further. The finished sweater is a classic, relaxed-fit pullover with set-in sleeves and a subtle colour-block or stripe element created through the use of three coordinating shades of the same yarn.

What Is Being Made

The pattern produces a knitted sweater suitable for a range of adult chest sizes, from 81 cm (32 inches) up to 137 cm (54 inches), covering six sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL, and XXXL. The finished garment measurements range from 119 cm (47 inches) in width at the smallest size up to 172 cm (67¾ inches) at the largest, with full lengths ranging from 55 cm to 65 cm and sleeve lengths of approximately 44 to 46 cm. The sweater also features 3 buttons (button reference S), suggesting a partial button placket or neck opening detail, adding a practical and stylish finishing touch.

Design and Colourwork

One of the most appealing features of this design is its use of three coordinating shades of Sirdar Haworth Tweed DK, creating a richly textured, multi-toned fabric that reflects the rustic beauty of the British countryside. The three shades used in the featured version are:

• Yarn A – Shade 907 Ryedale Russet: a warm, earthy russet tone
• Yarn B – Shade 912 Yorkshire Stone: a neutral, stony mid-tone
• Yarn C – Shade 911 Cotton Grass Cream: a soft, pale cream

These three shades work together to produce a garment that feels authentically rooted in the West Yorkshire landscape. The pattern also suggests alternative colourways, including 903 Hockney Blue, 905 Heathered Bilberrys, and 909 Moorland Moss, allowing knitters to personalise their version of the sweater.

Yarn and Materials

The yarn specified throughout is Sirdar Haworth Tweed Double Knitting, a DK-weight yarn sold in 50g balls. The yarn knits up into a soft, tweed-like fabric characterised by its richly nepped texture — small flecks of contrasting fibre woven into the base yarn — which adds a rustic, artisan quality even to straightforward stocking stitch. The number of balls required varies by size and yarn colour:

• Yarn A (Ryedale Russet): 4 balls for sizes S, M, L; 5 balls for sizes XL, XXL, XXXL
• Yarn B (Yorkshire Stone): 3 balls for sizes S, M, L; 4 balls for sizes XL, XXL, XXXL
• Yarn C (Cotton Grass Cream): 3 balls for sizes S, M, L; 4 balls for sizes XL, XXL, XXXL

In addition to yarn, knitters will need knitting needles appropriate for DK-weight yarn — typically 3.75 mm and 4 mm needles are standard for this yarn weight, though knitters should always check the tension/gauge section of the pattern for the exact needle sizes specified. 3 buttons are also required to complete the garment.

Techniques and Stitches Used

As an intermediate knitting pattern, this design calls upon a solid foundation of knitting knowledge. Knitters working on this project can expect to use the following techniques and stitches: