Cardigan in Sirdar Loveful Recycled Tweed - 10777 - Downloadable PDF

Sirdar Loveful Recycled Tweed Cardigan – Knitting Pattern 10777

This intermediate-level knitting pattern (Design No. 10777) from Sirdar produces a classic cardigan in a range of sizes spanning 71–137 cm (28–54 in) chest circumference, making it a versatile project suitable for a wide variety of body types. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF, so knitters can get started immediately after purchase.

About the Yarn: Sirdar Loveful 100% Recycled Tweed Blend Double Knitting

The design is worked in Sirdar Loveful 100% Recycled Tweed Blend Double Knitting, shown here in shade 206. This yarn is a meaningful step toward more sustainable crafting — it is produced using GRS-certified (Global Recycled Standard) waste fibres recovered from wool, acrylic, and polyester fibre production, diverting textile waste from landfill and giving it a beautiful second life.

Despite its eco-conscious credentials, Sirdar Loveful retains all the qualities knitters expect from the brand: it is soft to the touch and machine washable, making the finished cardigan practical for everyday wear. The tweed blend construction gives the fabric a characterful, textured appearance with natural flecks, adding visual depth and interest to even straightforward stitch patterns.

Important note for buyers: because each batch of recycled fibres is unique, shades may vary slightly more than yarns made with virgin fibres. It is therefore especially important to purchase sufficient yarn from the same dye lot to complete the project.

Yarn Weight and Needles

Sirdar Loveful Recycled Tweed Blend is a Double Knitting (DK) weight yarn, one of the most popular and versatile yarn weights in hand knitting. DK yarn works up at a medium gauge — typically around 22 stitches to 10 cm on 4 mm needles — producing a fabric that is neither too heavy nor too fine, ideal for a wearable, comfortable cardigan. Knitters should always work a tension swatch before beginning and adjust needle size as needed to match the stated tension in the pattern.

The Garment: A Classic Knitted Cardigan

A cardigan is a timeless open-front knitted garment, typically featuring a button or zip fastening, set-in or raglan sleeves, and a neat neckline. Cardigans are enduringly popular knitting projects because they are both practical and stylish, offering layering versatility across all seasons. This Sirdar design delivers a wardrobe-ready piece with the added appeal of its sustainable yarn story.

Techniques and Stitches

Rated as intermediate difficulty, this pattern is best suited to knitters who are comfortable with the fundamentals and ready to develop their skills further. Intermediate cardigan patterns from Sirdar typically incorporate a combination of the following techniques and stitches:

• Knit and purl stitches — the foundation of all knitted fabric, used to create stocking stitch (stockinette) for the main body panels and sleeves
• Rib stitch — commonly used for welts, cuffs, and neckbands to provide elasticity and a neat, professional finish
• Shaping techniques — including increases and decreases to shape the armholes, sleeves, and neckline, requiring the knitter to follow row-by-row instructions carefully
• Seaming and finishing — joining knitted pieces using mattress stitch or backstitch to assemble the body, sleeves, and front bands
• Picking up stitches — along front edges and necklines to work button bands or collars neatly
• Buttonhole construction — creating neat, evenly spaced buttonholes along the front band

The tweed texture of Sirdar Loveful means that even a simple stocking stitch fabric will have a rich, characterful appearance, allowing the yarn itself to do much of the decorative work while the knitter focuses on achieving a well-shaped, well-fitted garment.

Why Choose This Pattern?

This pattern carries Sirdar's triple-checked guarantee, meaning every instruction has been thoroughly tested to