Event Collared Sweater in Sirdar Cashmere Merino Silk in Sirdar - 10564 - Downloadable PDF

Event Collared Sweater in Sirdar Cashmere Merino Silk DK – Pattern 10564

This free downloadable knitting pattern from Sirdar (Design No. 10564) guides knitters through creating an elegant collared sweater designed for women. Sized to fit a wide range of bust measurements from 81 cm to 137 cm (32 in to 54 in), this design is accessible to a broad audience and is rated as Easy by Sirdar, making it an excellent choice for beginner and confident beginner knitters looking to create a polished, sophisticated garment.

About the Design

The Event Collared Sweater is a refined womenswear piece featuring a distinctive collar detail that elevates it beyond an everyday pullover. The sweater's styling is inspired by the grandeur of English country estates, reflecting the luxurious character of the yarn used. The design is worked in two shades of Sirdar Cashmere Merino Silk Double Knitting — specifically shade 421 and shade 419 — allowing for subtle colour contrast that adds visual interest while maintaining an understated, grown-up aesthetic. The combination of two tones gives the finished sweater a sophisticated, fashion-forward look suitable for special occasions and smart-casual events alike.

Yarn and Materials

The specified yarn for this pattern is Sirdar Cashmere Merino Silk Double Knitting, a premium luxury yarn blended from three exceptional natural fibres:

• Pure silk – adds a beautiful natural sheen and a fluid drape to the finished fabric
• Extra fine merino wool – contributes softness, warmth, and excellent stitch definition
• Himalayan cashmere – provides the signature cloud-like softness and lightweight warmth associated with the finest luxury knitwear

This blend makes the yarn ideal for sophisticated womenswear, sitting beautifully against the skin and producing a fabric with both warmth and breathability. The yarn is worked at DK (double knitting) weight, which strikes a balance between a fine, elegant fabric and a manageable knitting speed. Sirdar recommends using the yarn shades specified — 421 and 419 — to achieve the look shown in the pattern. As with all Sirdar patterns, this design has been triple-checked by the Sirdar team to guarantee a successful result when knitted with the recommended Sirdar yarn.

Knitting Techniques and Construction

As a beginner-rated pattern, the Event Collared Sweater relies on fundamental knitting techniques that are well within reach of those who have mastered the basics. The construction follows a classic sweater format, typically worked in separate pieces — such as the front, back, and sleeves — before being seamed together to create the finished garment. The collar is a key design feature and is worked as part of the pattern to create that polished, event-ready finish.

Techniques likely involved in this pattern include:

• Casting on and binding off – the foundational skills for beginning and finishing each piece
• Knit and purl stitches – the building blocks of all knitted fabric, used to create the main body of the sweater
• Ribbing – commonly used at cuffs, hems, and neckbands to create neat, stretchy edges that hold their shape
• Shaping through increases and decreases – used to form the armholes, neckline, and sleeve tapers for a well-fitted silhouette
• Colour work across two shades – the use of shade 421 and shade 419 introduces a two-colour element to the design, requiring basic colour management during knitting
• Seaming and finishing – joining the knitted pieces together neatly and working in ends to complete the garment professionally

About Sirdar

Sirdar is a celebrated British yarn brand established in West Yorkshire in 1880, with a heritage spanning generations of hand knitting. The brand is renowned for its commitment to quality, producing yarns and patterns that are trusted by knitters of all skill levels. Every Sirdar pattern