Cardigans in Sirdar Dapple DK - 8078 - Downloadable PDF

Cardigans in Sirdar Dapple DK – Pattern 8078: Crochet Cardigan Pattern Overview

Pattern 8078 from Sirdar is a downloadable PDF crochet pattern featuring two stylish cardigan designs — a long-sleeved cardigan and a short-sleeved cardigan — both worked in Sirdar Dapple DK yarn. This is an intermediate-level crochet pattern that offers an inclusive size range, covering bust sizes from 81/86 cm (32/34 in) up to 132/137 cm (52/54 in), making it a genuinely size-inclusive design suitable for a wide range of figures.

Designs Included in This Pattern

Design One: Long-Sleeved Cardigan

The first design is a classic long-sleeved crochet cardigan, offering a relaxed and comfortable silhouette with adjustable sleeve length. The long sleeves range from approximately 46 to 48 cm (18 to 19 in) depending on the size, and the note that the length is adjustable gives crocheters the flexibility to customise the fit to their preference. The full garment length ranges from approximately 54 cm (21¼ in) in the smallest size up to 67 cm (26½ in) in the largest, making it a generous, wearable layering piece.

This version is shown worked in Sirdar Dapple DK shade 087, and requires between 4 and 6 x 100g balls of yarn depending on the size being made — an efficient use of yarn for a full-length, long-sleeved garment.

Design Two: Short-Sleeved Cardigan

The second design offers the same flattering cardigan shape but with short sleeves, making it ideal for warmer weather or as a lightweight layer over summer tops. The short sleeves measure approximately 16 to 18 cm (6¼ to 7 in) in length across the size range. The garment length is consistent with the long-sleeved version, providing the same elegant, longer-line silhouette.

This version is shown in Sirdar Dapple DK shade 080, and requires between 3 and 5 x 100g balls of yarn — slightly less than the long-sleeved version due to the reduced sleeve length.

Sizing and Fit

Both cardigans are designed with positive ease, meaning the actual finished measurements are larger than the stated bust-to-fit measurements. For example, the smallest size fits a 81/86 cm (32/34 in) bust but has an actual measurement of 90 cm (35½ in), while the largest size fits a 132/137 cm (52/54 in) bust with an actual finished measurement of 141 cm (55½ in). This ease creates a relaxed, comfortable drape that is characteristic of well-designed crochet garments.

• Sizes available: 81/86, 91/97, 102/107, 112/117, 122/127, 132/137 cm (32/34 to 52/54 in)
• Actual measurements: 90, 101, 111, 121, 133, 141 cm
• Full length: 54–67 cm (21¼–26½ in)
• Long sleeve length: 46–48 cm (18–19 in), adjustable
• Short sleeve length: 16–18 cm (6¼–7 in)

Yarn and Materials

Both cardigans are designed for use with Sirdar Dapple DK, a DK weight yarn that brings a beautifully soft, subtly variegated effect to crochet fabric. The speckled, tonal quality of Dapple DK adds visual interest to even simple stitch patterns without requiring complex colour work, making it an excellent choice for wearable garments.

The pattern also notes compatibility with a wide range of other Sirdar DK weight yarns, including Country Style DK