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Cable Cardigan in Sirdar Haworth Tweed DK – Pattern 10150

This intermediate-level knitting pattern (Design No. 10150) from Sirdar produces a beautifully textured cable cardigan worked in Sirdar Haworth Tweed Double Knitting yarn. The design is sized to fit a wide range of chest measurements, from 81 cm to 137 cm (32 in to 54 in), making it an inclusive and versatile project suitable for a broad range of knitters ready to move beyond beginner techniques.

About the Design

The cardigan is a classic, wearable garment that showcases the natural rustic character of Sirdar Haworth Tweed DK. The richly nepped yarn creates a soft tweed-like fabric inspired by the Yorkshire Dales, and its textured surface adds depth and visual interest to cable and stitch patterns without requiring complex colourwork. The sample shown uses shade 910 Harewood Chestnut, a warm, earthy tone that complements the tweed aesthetic perfectly.

The finished cardigan is a garment designed for everyday wear — ideal for layering on countryside walks or casual occasions — reflecting the outdoor, heritage-inspired ethos behind the Haworth Tweed yarn range.

Techniques and Stitches Used

As an intermediate knitting pattern, this design requires a solid foundation of knitting skills. Knitters should be comfortable working in the round or flat, shaping garment pieces, and following multi-row stitch repeats. The key techniques and stitches involved include:

• Cable knitting – the defining feature of this cardigan, cables are created by crossing groups of stitches over one another using a cable needle, producing the characteristic twisted rope or plait effect that gives the garment its tactile, three-dimensional surface texture
• Knit and purl stitches – the fundamental building blocks used throughout the body and borders, often combined to create ribbing or moss stitch sections that frame the cables
• Ribbing – typically used at the cuffs, hem, and button bands to create neat, stretchy edges that help the cardigan retain its shape
• Garment shaping – including increases and decreases to shape the armholes, neckline, and sleeve caps, which is characteristic of intermediate-level construction
• Seaming and finishing – joining knitted pieces together and adding button bands or borders for a polished, professional result

About Cable Knitting

Cable knitting is a beloved traditional technique with deep roots in British and Irish knitting heritage. It involves temporarily placing a set of stitches onto a cable needle, holding them either to the front or back of the work, knitting the next stitches from the main needle, and then knitting the held stitches. This crossing action creates the signature twisted effect. Front crosses produce left-leaning cables, while back crosses produce right-leaning ones. Cables pair especially well with tweedy, textured yarns like Sirdar Haworth Tweed DK because the yarn's natural nepps and rustic character add an extra layer of visual richness to the raised stitch patterns.

Materials – Yarn and Needles

This pattern is designed specifically for use with Sirdar Haworth Tweed Double Knitting (DK weight) yarn. This yarn is celebrated for its soft handle and its richly nepped, tweed-like appearance that evokes the landscape and textile traditions of West Yorkshire, where Sirdar has been established since 1880. The recommended colourway featured in the pattern is shade 910 Harewood Chestnut, though the yarn is available in a range of nepped shades suited to this style of design.

• Yarn: Sirdar Haworth Tweed Double Knitting (DK weight)
• Recommended shade shown: 910 Harewood Chestnut
• Needle type: Standard knitting needles appropriate for DK weight yarn (a cable needle will also be required for working the cable sections)
• Sizing: 81–137 cm / 32–54 in chest

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