Sweaters in Sirdar Crofter DK - 8113 - Downloadable PDF

Sirdar Crofter DK Sweaters – Pattern 8113: Round Neck and V-Neck Designs in Sizes 32/34 to 52/54 in

Pattern 8113 from Sirdar is a downloadable PDF knitting pattern offering two classic sweater designs for adults: a Round Neck Sweater and a V-Neck Sweater, both knitted in Sirdar Crofter DK yarn. Designed at an intermediate difficulty level, this pattern is an excellent choice for knitters who are comfortable with basic shaping and are ready to work on a full garment with neckline variations. Notably, the pattern includes an extended size range, covering bust and chest measurements from 81/86 cm (32/34 in) up to 132/137 cm (52/54 in), making it genuinely inclusive and accessible to a wide range of body sizes.

Designs Included in This Pattern

Round Neck Sweater

The first design is a classic round neck sweater, a timeless wardrobe staple that suits casual and smart-casual occasions alike. The round neckline is one of the most universally flattering and straightforward necklines to knit, typically finished with a neat ribbed neckband that is picked up and worked in the round or flat after the main body pieces are joined. This design is worked in Sirdar Crofter DK shade 104, a colour from the Crofter DK palette that complements the yarn's characteristic texture and tonal depth.

• Yarn: Sirdar Crofter DK, shade 104
• Yarn quantity: 6 to 10 balls of 50g, depending on size
• Actual finished chest measurement: 90 cm (35½ in) to 141 cm (55½ in)
• Full length: 60 cm (23¾ in) to 73 cm (28¾ in)
• Sleeve length: 46 cm (18 in) to 51 cm (20 in), described as adjustable

V-Neck Sweater

The second design features a V-neck, a slightly more advanced neckline that requires careful symmetrical decreasing on both sides of the neck opening to achieve a clean, angled finish. V-neck sweaters are a perennially popular choice, offering a flattering silhouette and a slightly more tailored appearance than a round neck. This version is knitted in Sirdar Crofter DK shade 098, offering a different colourway to distinguish it from the round neck version while using the same construction and yarn weight.

• Yarn: Sirdar Crofter DK, shade 098
• Yarn quantity: 6 to 10 balls of 50g, depending on size
• Actual finished chest measurement: 90 cm (35½ in) to 141 cm (55½ in)
• Full length: 60 cm (23¾ in) to 73 cm (28¾ in)
• Sleeve length: 46 cm (18 in) to 51 cm (20 in), described as adjustable

Techniques and Stitches

Both sweaters in this pattern are constructed using traditional flat knitting techniques, with the front, back, and sleeves worked as separate pieces before being seamed together. This construction method is well-suited to intermediate knitters and allows for easy blocking of individual pieces before assembly.

Common techniques and stitches found in DK-weight sweater patterns of this style include:

• Knit and purl stitches forming the main fabric, typically in stocking stitch (stockinette) for the body and sleeves
• Rib stitch (commonly 1x1 or 2x2 rib) used for the welts, cuffs, and neckbands to provide elasticity and a neat finish
• Shaping techniques including increases and decreases for armhole shaping, sleeve cap shaping, and neckline shaping
• V-neck decreasing on the V-Neck Sweater, requiring paired decreases worked symmetrically on either side of the centre