Cardigans in Sirdar Divine - 7177 - Downloadable PDF

Cardigans in Sirdar Divine 7177 – Knitting Pattern Summary

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern from Sirdar presents two classic cardigan designs worked in the luxuriously soft Sirdar Divine DK yarn. Labelled as Easy Knit, the pattern is well-suited to confident beginners and intermediate knitters alike, offering a satisfying project with a polished, wearable result. The two designs — a Round Neck Cardigan and a V Neck Cardigan — share the same construction approach but differ in their neckline shaping, giving knitters a choice of two timeless silhouettes from a single pattern booklet.

Designs Included

Round Neck Cardigan

The Round Neck Cardigan is a neat, classic style featuring a traditional rounded neckline with a buttoned front opening. It is worked in Sirdar Divine shade 064 and requires between 4 and 9 balls of yarn depending on the size being knitted. The front bands and neckband are typically finished with ribbing to give structure and a tidy edge. This style is fastened with 6 buttons for the smaller sizes, increasing to 8 buttons for the larger sizes, reflecting the longer front band needed as the garment grows.

V Neck Cardigan

The V Neck Cardigan offers a more open, elegant neckline that is flattering across a wide range of body shapes. It is worked in Sirdar Divine shade 061 and also requires between 4 and 9 balls of yarn across the size range. The V-neck shaping involves gradual decreases worked symmetrically on each front piece, creating the characteristic angled neckline. This version uses slightly fewer buttons — 5 buttons for the smaller sizes and up to 7 buttons for the larger sizes — as the V-neck opening begins higher and the button band is shorter.

Sizing and Fit

The pattern covers an impressively wide size range, making it suitable for children through to adults. Sizes are given to fit chest or bust measurements of:

• 61/66 cm (24/26 in)
• 71/76 cm (28/30 in)
• 81/86 cm (32/34 in)
• 91/97 cm (36/38 in)
• 102/107 cm (40/42 in)
• 112/117 cm (44/46 in)

The actual finished measurements range from 69 cm (27¼ in) up to 120 cm (47¼ in), reflecting a comfortable, relaxed ease built into the pattern. Full lengths range from 50 cm (19¾ in) for the smallest size up to 78 cm (30¾ in) for the largest, while sleeve lengths range from 33 cm (13 in) to 48 cm (19 in) and are noted as adjustable, allowing knitters to personalise the fit further.

Yarn and Materials

Both cardigans are worked in Sirdar Divine, a beautifully soft DK weight yarn sold in 50g balls. Sirdar Divine is known for its exceptionally gentle handle, making it a popular choice for garments worn close to the skin. The two colourways used in this pattern — shade 064 for the Round Neck and shade 061 for the V Neck — showcase the yarn's rich palette.

In addition to yarn, the following materials are required:

• 1 pair of 4mm (UK 8 / USA 6) knitting needles — used for the main body fabric
• 1 pair of 3¼mm (UK 10 / USA 3) knitting needles — used for ribbed edgings and borders
• Stitch holders — for holding stitches during neckline and shoulder shaping
• 6–8 buttons for the Round Neck Cardigan (depending on size)