(Twin) Set List in Sirdar Stories DK - 10546 - Downloadable PDF

Pattern Summary: Sirdar Stories DK Cardigan and Crop Top – Design No. 10546

This downloadable PDF pattern from Sirdar presents two coordinating knitted garments — a Cardigan and a Crop Top — designed to be worn together as a stylish twin set. Rated as intermediate difficulty, this pattern is suitable for knitters who have moved beyond the basics and are ready to work with multiple colours and more refined shaping techniques. The pattern is triple-checked by Sirdar to guarantee success when used with the recommended Sirdar yarn.

About the Garments

The Cardigan

The cardigan is a key piece in this twin set, designed to layer effortlessly over the matching crop top. It features a relaxed, wearable silhouette with a multi-colour design worked in Sirdar Stories DK yarn. The colourwork detailing gives the cardigan a contemporary, fashion-forward feel while remaining rooted in classic hand knitting tradition. The pattern covers a wide size range of UK sizes 6–28 (US sizes 2–24), making it genuinely inclusive and accessible to a broad range of knitters.

The Crop Top

The crop top is the second design included in this pattern and is intended to coordinate directly with the cardigan, creating a cohesive twin set look. Like the cardigan, it is worked in Sirdar Stories DK and incorporates the same colour palette, using shades 830, 833, and 828. The cropped length gives it a modern, on-trend aesthetic that pairs naturally with the longer cardigan layer. It is sized to match the same UK 6–28 / US 2–24 range.

Yarn and Materials

Both garments are knitted using Sirdar Stories Double Knitting, a cotton-rich acrylic blend yarn. This fibre composition is specifically noted for creating lighter garments that keep their shape, making it an excellent choice for summer knitting projects. The natural cotton content ensures cool, comfortable wear, while the acrylic component adds durability and ease of care. The colourway used across both designs draws on three specific shades: shade 830, shade 833, and shade 828.

• Yarn: Sirdar Stories Double Knitting
• Yarn Weight: DK (Double Knitting)
• Shades Used: 830, 833, and 828
• Fibre Content: Cotton-rich acrylic blend
• Needles: Standard knitting needles appropriate for DK weight yarn

Techniques and Stitches

As an intermediate-level knitting pattern, Design No. 10546 calls upon a range of techniques that go beyond basic knit and purl. Working with multiple colours is a central feature of both garments, requiring knitters to manage yarn changes and carry colours across rows or work them in sections — skills that are characteristic of colourwork knitting.

• Multi-colour knitting using three shades of Sirdar Stories DK
• Shaping techniques for garment construction, including increases and decreases to form the cardigan and crop top silhouettes
• Standard knit and purl stitches forming the base fabric of both garments
• Finishing techniques such as seaming and edging to complete each garment professionally

Pattern Format and Sizing

This pattern is available as a downloadable PDF, allowing instant access after purchase. It is published by Sirdar, a British yarn company established in West Yorkshire in 1880, with a long heritage of producing triple-checked, reliable hand knitting patterns. Every Sirdar pattern is verified to guarantee a successful result when worked with the recommended Sirdar yarn.

• Format: Downloadable PDF
• Designer/Brand: Sirdar
• Sizes: UK 6–28 / US 2–24
• Difficulty Level: Intermediate
• Craft: Knitting
• Project Types: Cardigan and Crop Top