3/4 and Short Sleeved Cardigans in Sirdar Soukie DK - 7087 - Downloadable PDF

Sirdar Soukie DK Cardigans – Pattern 7087: 3/4 Sleeved and Short Sleeved Designs

Pattern 7087 from Sirdar is a downloadable PDF knitting pattern featuring two classic cardigan designs: a three-quarter sleeved cardigan and a short sleeved cardigan. Both garments are worked in Sirdar Soukie DK yarn and share the same body construction, differing primarily in sleeve length. The pattern covers a generous size range, making it suitable for children and adults alike, from a 61/66 cm (24/26 inch) chest all the way up to a 112/117 cm (44/46 inch) chest, with six sizes in total.

Garment Designs Included

• 3/4 Sleeved Cardigan – A relaxed, elegant cardigan with three-quarter length sleeves, ideal for layering across seasons.
• Short Sleeved Cardigan – A lighter version of the same design with short sleeves, perfect for warmer weather or as a smart layering piece.

Sizing and Measurements

The pattern is sized to fit chest/bust measurements from 61/66 cm to 112/117 cm (24/26 in to 44/46 in). Actual garment measurements are generously cut, ranging from 71 cm to 125 cm in circumference, providing comfortable ease. Full length ranges from approximately 38 cm to 60 cm depending on size. The three-quarter sleeve measures between 22 cm and 32 cm, while the short sleeve is approximately 6–7 cm in length.

Techniques Used

• Thumb method cast-on – referenced in the pattern instructions for starting the back and other pieces.
• Shaping – including decreasing (dec) and increasing (inc) to shape armholes, sleeves, and necklines.
• Working in pattern – maintaining a textured stitch pattern throughout the body and sleeves.
• Stitch holder usage – stitches are placed on a holder during neck shaping, a standard technique for managing live stitches while working other sections.
• Ribbing – worked on smaller needles to create neat, elasticated welts, cuffs, and button bands, as is typical in DK-weight cardigan construction.
• Patt2tog decrease – a pattern-aware decrease used to maintain stitch continuity while shaping.
• y2rn (yarn twice round needle) – a double yarn-over technique used within the stitch pattern to create decorative openings or larger eyelets.

Stitches Used

• Knit (k) and Purl (p) – the foundational stitches of all knitting, combined here to create the textured body pattern.
• Slip 1 knitways (s1) and pass slipped stitch over (psso) – used together as a left-leaning decrease, commonly seen in lace and textured patterns.
• y2rn (yarn twice round needle) – creates a double yarn-over, adding decorative detail to the stitch pattern.
• Pattern stitch (patt) – a repeating textured sequence that gives the cardigans their distinctive surface interest, worked consistently across the body and sleeves.
• Patt2tog – decreasing while keeping the established pattern intact.

Materials Required

Both cardigans are designed for Sirdar Soukie DK yarn, a double knitting weight yarn. The 3/4 Sleeved Cardigan is shown in shade 172 and requires between 6 and 13 balls of 50g depending on size. The Short Sleeved Cardigan is shown in shade 175 and requires between 4 and 11