Ladies Sweater in Sirdar Crofter DK - 7165 - Downloadable PDF

Ladies Sweater in Sirdar Crofter DK – Pattern 7165

This knitting pattern from Sirdar produces a classic ladies sweater worked in Sirdar Crofter DK yarn. Designed to suit a wide range of sizes, the pattern is an excellent choice for knitters who want a comfortable, versatile pullover with a relaxed fit. The pattern number is 7165 and is available as a downloadable PDF, making it instantly accessible from any device.

What Is Being Made

The pattern creates a ladies pullover sweater with a straightforward, classic silhouette. Both the back and front are worked identically, simplifying construction and making this a particularly approachable project. The sweater features set-in sleeves with a shaped sleeve top and a ribbed cuff that can be turned back. The design is clean and unfussy, lending itself well to the natural, textured qualities of Sirdar Crofter DK.

Sizes and Measurements

One of the standout features of this pattern is its generous size range, which includes larger sizes — a welcome inclusion for knitters who often find mainstream patterns fall short. The pattern covers six sizes:

• To fit bust: 81/86, 91/97, 102/107, 112/117, 122/127, and 132/137 cm (32/34 to 52/54 inches)
• Actual measurement: 90 to 140 cm (35½ to 55¼ inches), providing positive ease for a relaxed, comfortable fit
• Full length: 57 to 70 cm (22½ to 27½ inches), increasing with size
• Sleeve length: 31 to 32 cm (12 to 12½ inches), excluding the turn-back cuff, and described as adjustable to suit individual arm lengths

Techniques Used

The pattern employs a selection of fundamental and intermediate knitting techniques that make it suitable for confident beginners and experienced knitters alike:

• Thumb method cast on — a stretchy, neat cast-on well suited to ribbed edges
• Stocking stitch — the primary fabric of the sweater body and sleeves, creating a smooth, classic knitted surface
• 1x2 rib — used for the cuffs and edges, worked as a repeat of knit 1, purl 2, producing a neat, elastic border
• Shaping — the sleeve top is shaped by casting off stitches at the beginning of rows, a standard set-in sleeve technique that gives the garment a tailored, fitted armhole
• Loose cast off in rib — specified to maintain the stretch and drape of the ribbed neckline or cuff edge
• Marker placement — stitch markers are used to define the sleeve head position, aiding accurate construction

Stitches Used

• Knit (k) — the foundation stitch used throughout the stocking stitch fabric
• Purl (p) — used on wrong-side rows of stocking stitch and as part of the 1x2 rib pattern
• 1x2 Rib: worked as k1, p2 repeated to the last stitch, then k1 — creating a firm, stretchy ribbed texture ideal for cuffs and hems
• Stocking stitch — knit on right-side rows, purl on wrong-side rows, producing the smooth, classic fabric that forms the body of the sweater

Tension

Achieving the correct tension is essential for this pattern. The stated tension is 22 stitches and 28 rows to 10 cm (4 inches) over stocking stitch, and 24 stitches and 28 rows to 10 cm over 1x2 rib, both measured on 4mm needles. Knitters are advised to adjust needle size accordingly — using a thinner needle if fewer stitches are achieved, or a thicker needle if more stitches result.

Materials – Yarn

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