Vest in Sirdar Loveful Recycled Acrylic - 10772 - Downloadable PDF

Sirdar Loveful Recycled Acrylic Vest – Design No. 10772 Knitting Pattern (Downloadable PDF)

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern from Sirdar provides full instructions for knitting a colour-blocked vest in Sirdar Loveful 100% Recycled Acrylic Double Knitting yarn. Rated Advanced in difficulty, this is a rewarding project for experienced knitters looking to create a stylish, sustainable layering piece with a bold, multi-shade palette. The pattern is designated Design No. 10772 and is part of Sirdar's Design Elements collection, inspired by the natural world.

What Is Being Made

The pattern instructs knitters how to construct a sleeveless vest suitable for a wide range of chest sizes, from 71 cm (28 inches) up to 137 cm (54 inches), spanning sizes XS through XXXL. The finished garment has a generous fit, with actual knitted widths ranging from 95 cm (37½ inches) to 155 cm (61 inches) across the full size range. Full lengths range from 53 cm (21 inches) to 60 cm (23¾ inches) depending on size. The vest is designed as a contemporary, wearable layering piece with a structured silhouette and striking tonal colour detail achieved through the use of four coordinating shades of Sirdar Loveful yarn.

Colour Palette and Design Detail

One of the most distinctive features of this vest is its use of four separate yarn shades worked together to create a rich, earthy, multi-tonal effect. The four shades used are:

• Yarn A – Shade 108 Peat: a deep, grounded neutral forming the primary base of the design
• Yarn B – Shade 103 Dusk: a muted, atmospheric tone adding depth and contrast
• Yarn C – Shade 104 Flame: a warm, vibrant accent introducing energy and warmth
• Yarn D – Shade 105 Ochre: a golden, earthy hue rounding out the natural colour story

Together, these four shades reflect the Design Elements theme, evoking the textures and tones of the natural landscape. Because Sirdar Loveful is made from recycled fibres, each batch is unique, meaning shades may vary slightly between dye lots — making it especially important to purchase sufficient yarn from the same dye lot to complete the project.

Materials Required

The yarn used throughout this pattern is Sirdar Loveful 100% Recycled Acrylic Double Knitting, a DK weight yarn sold in 100g balls. This yarn carries the Global Recycled Standard (GRS) certification, confirming that it is made using certified waste from acrylic fibre production. Despite its sustainable credentials, Loveful retains all the practical qualities associated with Sirdar yarns: it is soft, reliable, and machine washable, making the finished vest easy to care for.

The number of balls required varies by size and shade:

• Yarn A (Shade 108 Peat): 1–2 balls depending on size
• Yarn B (Shade 103 Dusk): 1–2 balls depending on size
• Yarn C (Shade 104 Flame): 1–2 balls depending on size
• Yarn D (Shade 105 Ochre): 1 ball across all sizes

Knitters will also need one pair of 4mm (UK8 / USA6) knitting needles to achieve the correct tension and fabric quality for this design.

Techniques and Construction

As an advanced knitting pattern, Design No. 10772 is best suited to knitters who are already comfortable with a range of intermediate to advanced techniques. Working with multiple yarn colours across a single garment requires careful management of yarn strands, neat colour joins, and consistent tension throughout. The vest is worked flat on straight needles, with the front and back panels constructed separately before being seamed together — a traditional construction method that gives the kn