Sweater in Sirdar Loveful Recycled Acrylic - 10767 - Downloadable PDF

Sirdar Loveful Recycled Acrylic Sweater – Pattern 10767

Pattern 10767 from Sirdar is a beginner-friendly, downloadable PDF knitting pattern for a classic pullover sweater worked in Sirdar Loveful 100% Recycled Acrylic Double Knitting yarn. Rated Easy by Sirdar — who triple-check every pattern to guarantee success — this design is an excellent choice for newer knitters looking to build confidence while creating a wearable, everyday garment. The sweater is shown in shade 112 Charcoal, giving it a versatile, contemporary look that suits a wide range of wardrobes.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a pullover sweater with set-in or drop-shoulder styling, a comfortable fit, and long sleeves. It is sized to fit a wide range of chest measurements, making it a genuinely inclusive pattern suitable for the whole family. The finished sweater has a relaxed, wearable silhouette designed for everyday wear.

Sizes and Finished Measurements

The pattern covers seven sizes ranging from XS through XXXL, accommodating chest measurements of 71 cm to 137 cm (28 in to 54 in). Finished garment widths range from 102 cm (40 in) to 150 cm (59 in), and full lengths range from 52 cm (20½ in) to 64 cm (25¼ in). Sleeve lengths are 46 cm (18 in) for sizes XS through L, and 48 cm (19 in) for sizes XL through XXXL.

Techniques Used

• Flat knitting worked back and forth in rows on straight needles for the main body and sleeve panels
• Circular knitting using a 100 cm circular needle, likely for picking up and working the neckband or collar finishing
• Ribbing for the welts, cuffs, and neckband, providing elasticity and a neat, professional finish
• Shaping through increases and decreases to form the armhole, sleeve cap, and neckline
• Standard seaming and finishing techniques to join the front, back, and sleeve panels into a completed garment

Stitches Used

• Knit and purl stitches — the fundamental building blocks of all the stitch patterns in this design
• Stocking stitch (stockinette) — the smooth, classic fabric used for the main body and sleeves, created by alternating knit rows on the right side and purl rows on the wrong side
• Rib stitch — typically a knit 2, purl 2 or knit 1, purl 1 combination used at the lower edges, cuffs, and neckband to create stretchy, tidy borders that hold their shape over time

Materials Required

The pattern calls for Sirdar Loveful 100% Recycled Acrylic Double Knitting yarn, sold in 100 g balls. The quantity required depends on size:

• XS and S: 5 balls
• M and L: 6 balls
• XL and XXL: 7 balls
• XXXL: 8 balls

In addition to yarn, knitters will need:

• One pair of 4½ mm (UK 7 / US 7) straight knitting needles for the main fabric
• One pair of 3¼ mm (UK 10 / US 3) straight knitting needles for the ribbed borders and cuffs
• One 100 cm 4½ mm (UK 7 / US 7) circular knitting needle for neckband finishing

About Sirdar Loveful 100% Recycled Acrylic

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