Sweaters in Sirdar Country Style DK - 7033 - Downloadable PDF

Sirdar Country Style DK Pattern 7033 – Classic Textured Sweater in Six Sizes

Pattern Sirdar 7033 is a downloadable PDF knitting pattern from Sirdar for a classic pullover sweater worked in Sirdar Country Style DK yarn. The design is sized to fit a wide range of chest measurements, making it a versatile wardrobe staple for knitters of all experience levels. The pattern covers six sizes, from a child's 61/66 cm (24/26 in) chest right through to a generous 112/117 cm (44/46 in), with actual finished measurements ranging from 70 cm (27½ in) to 121 cm (47¾ in) across the chest.

What Is Being Made

The finished project is a knitted sweater or jumper featuring a prominent centre panel of decorative textured stitch work, flanked by a background of textured pattern. The garment includes set-in or straight sleeves with an adjustable sleeve length, making it adaptable for different arm lengths. Full length measurements range from 46 cm (18 in) for the smallest size up to 70 cm (27½ in) for the largest, and sleeve lengths from 33 cm (13 in) to 50 cm (19¾ in), with the pattern noting that sleeve length is adjustable.

Techniques Used

• Flat knitting worked in rows on straight needles, with right side and wrong side rows clearly distinguished throughout
• Textured pattern knitting using a combination of knit and purl stitches to create surface interest across the body of the sweater
• Centre panel construction – a dedicated 65-stitch decorative panel is worked over multiple rows, creating a focal point on the front of the garment
• Shaping techniques including increasing and decreasing to shape the armholes, neckline, and sleeve head
• Ribbing worked on smaller needles for neat, elasticated welts, cuffs, and neckband edgings
• Stitch holder usage to hold live stitches for neckline shaping and finishing
• Tension swatch knitting – the pattern strongly emphasises checking tension before beginning, as the stated tension is essential to achieving the correct finished size

Stitches Used

• Knit (k) and purl (p) stitches form the foundation of all pattern sections
• Textured pattern combining knit and purl sequences to create a fabric with visual and tactile depth across the main body sections
• Centre Panel – a carefully structured 65-stitch panel worked over a repeat of at least 21 rows, using complex arrangements of knit and purl stitches (for example, sequences such as p4, k5, p1, k1, p3, k37, p3, k1, p1, k5, p4) to create a decorative motif reminiscent of traditional Aran-style texture without the use of cables
• Rib stitch (likely a 1×1 or 2×2 rib) used for the welts, cuffs, and neckband, worked on the smaller needle size to ensure a snug, tidy finish
• Decrease stitches worked as knit two together (k2tog) or similar methods for shaping

Materials Required

The pattern is written for Sirdar Country Style DK yarn (shade 617 or 620), sold in 50g balls. The quantity required ranges from 5 balls for the smallest size up to 11 balls for the largest. Sirdar notes that this pattern is also suitable for a range of other DK-weight yarns from their range, including Click DK, Wash 'n' Wear Double Crepe DK, Simply Recycled DK, Calico DK, Ella DK, Americana DK, Soukie DK, and Cotton