Vibe Crop Cardigan in Sirdar Stories Chunky - 10877 - Downloadable PDF

Vibe Crop Cardigan in Sirdar Stories Chunky – Pattern 10877

The Vibe Crop Cardigan is a fashionable, on-trend knitted cardigan designed for beginner knitters who want to create a stylish, wearable garment without needing advanced skills. Released as Sirdar Design No. 10877, this pattern is available as a downloadable PDF and is part of the broader Sirdar Stories Chunky collection — a yarn range developed specifically for fashion-conscious younger makers and those who knit or crochet trend-led designs for them.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a cropped cardigan, a versatile layering piece that sits shorter than a traditional cardigan, making it ideal for casual and contemporary styling. The crop silhouette is a key trend in modern knitwear, and the Vibe Crop Cardigan is designed to deliver that relaxed, slouchy aesthetic while still holding its shape thanks to the cotton-blend composition of the yarn. The finished garment is suitable for a wide range of sizes, covering bust measurements from 71–137 cm (28–54 inches), making it an inclusive pattern for a broad range of makers.

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated Easy, making it an excellent project for beginner knitters who are building their skills and confidence. Sirdar triple-checks all patterns in the Stories range to guarantee success when worked in the specified Sirdar yarns, giving newer makers added reassurance. The chunky weight of the yarn also means the project works up quickly, which is particularly encouraging for those new to garment knitting.

Yarn and Materials

The pattern is designed to be knitted in Sirdar Stories Chunky, a cotton-blend chunky weight yarn that is part of Sirdar's trend-focused Stories family. The cotton-blend composition is specifically noted for keeping garments lighter, so even slouchy, oversized makes retain their shape better over time. The pattern lists the following available shades for this yarn:

• Shade 827
• Shade 851
• Shade 847
• Shade 842
• Shade 846
• Shade 853
• Shade 852
• Shade 854

As a chunky weight yarn, Sirdar Stories Chunky is typically worked on larger knitting needles, which contributes to the quick-knit nature of the project. Specific needle sizes are detailed within the downloadable PDF pattern itself.

Craft and Techniques

The Vibe Crop Cardigan is a knitting pattern. Chunky knitting is a particularly satisfying technique for beginners because the larger yarn and needle size make individual stitches easy to see, count, and correct. Working a cardigan at chunky weight also means visible progress is made quickly, helping to maintain motivation throughout the project.

As a cardigan construction, the pattern will typically involve knitting separate pieces — such as a back, two fronts, and sleeves — which are then seamed together, or it may use a more modern construction method. The cropped length reduces the overall stitch count compared to a full-length cardigan, further contributing to the accessible, quick-knit experience.

Stitches Used

While the full stitch breakdown is contained within the downloadable PDF, beginner-rated Sirdar cardigans in chunky weight yarns of this style typically feature fundamental knitting stitches such as:

• Knit stitch — the foundational stitch of all knitting
• Purl stitch — used in combination with knit stitches to create texture and fabric structure
• Rib stitch — commonly used for cuffs, hems, and button bands to create neat, stretchy edges
• Stocking stitch (stockinette) — a smooth, classic fabric formed by alternating knit and purl rows, frequently used in garment bodies

The Easy difficulty rating confirms that no complex or advanced stitch