Waistcoat and Jacket in Sirdar Touch - 7919 - Downloadable PDF

Waistcoat and Jacket in Sirdar Touch – Pattern 7919

Pattern 7919 from Sirdar is a downloadable PDF knitting pattern that includes instructions for two separate garments: a waistcoat and a jacket, both knitted in Sirdar Touch super chunky yarn. The pattern covers a wide range of sizes, from a 81/86 cm (32/34 in) bust up to a 132/137 cm (52/54 in) bust, making it an inclusive and versatile choice for knitters of varying body types. With actual finished measurements ranging from 91 cm (36 in) to 140 cm (55¼ in) across the chest, there is generous ease built into both designs. This is rated as an intermediate level knitting pattern, making it well suited to knitters who are comfortable with the basics and ready to tackle shaping and garment construction.

About Sirdar Touch Yarn

Sirdar Touch is a super chunky weight yarn that knits up quickly and produces a beautifully soft, tactile fabric. Both garments in this pattern are worked in Sirdar Touch, though each uses a different shade:

• The waistcoat is worked in Sirdar Touch shade 016, requiring between 5 and 9 balls of 100g depending on size.
• The jacket is worked in Sirdar Touch shade 015, requiring between 7 and 12 balls of 100g depending on size.

The yarn amounts stated are based on average requirements when the specified tension and yarn are used. As with all knitting projects, individual gauge and knitting style may affect the total yarn needed.

Needles and Tools

To knit either garment from this pattern, you will need the following knitting needles:

• 10mm knitting needles (UK 000 / USA 15) – used for the main body of both garments
• 8mm knitting needles (UK 0 / USA 11) – typically used for ribbing and edging sections

Using the correct needle size is essential to achieving the stated tension and ensuring the finished garment matches the measurements given in the pattern.

Tension

The tension for this pattern is 9 stitches and 11 rows to 10 cm (4 in) measured over stocking stitch on 10mm needles, or the needle size required to achieve this tension. Checking your tension before beginning is strongly recommended, as even small variations in gauge can significantly affect the finished size of a garment. Super chunky yarns like Sirdar Touch can be particularly sensitive to differences in individual knitting style.

The Waistcoat

The waistcoat is a sleeveless layering piece, ideal for adding warmth and texture without the bulk of a full jacket. Worked in Sirdar Touch shade 016, it is a practical and stylish garment that can be worn over knitwear or lighter tops. The full length of the waistcoat ranges from 60 cm (23¾ in) for the smallest size up to 73 cm (28¾ in) for the largest, providing good coverage across all sizes.

Techniques and Stitches – Waistcoat

• Stocking stitch – the primary stitch used for the main body fabric, creating a smooth knit side and a textured purl side
• Rib stitch – typically used for welts, neckbands, and armhole edgings to provide stretch and a neat finish
• Garment shaping – including armhole shaping and neckline shaping, worked through increases and decreases
• Seaming – the finished pieces are joined using standard knitting seam techniques to construct the completed waistcoat

The Jacket

The jacket is the more substantial of the two garments in this pattern, featuring full-length sleeves. Worked in Sirdar Touch shade 015, it is a cosy, chunky knit that works up quickly thanks to the super chunky weight of the yarn. The sleeve length is given as