Soft Cable Sweater in Sirdar Soft Down - 10881 - Downloadable PDF

Soft Cable Sweater in Sirdar Soft Down DK – Pattern 10881

Pattern 10881 from Sirdar is a downloadable PDF knitting pattern for an intermediate-level cable sweater, crafted using Sirdar Soft Down Double Knitting yarn. This is a beautifully textured pullover designed to showcase classic cable knitting techniques in a modern, wearable silhouette. The pattern is suitable for knitters who are comfortable moving beyond basic stitches and are ready to work with cable needles and more structured stitch patterns.

About the Design

The sweater featured in this pattern is a soft, cabled pullover knitted in Sirdar Soft Down DK shade 108. The design combines the tactile appeal of traditional cable knitting with the lightness and loft of a gently brushed wool blend yarn, resulting in a garment that feels cosy and looks elegant. The sweater is sized to fit a range of chest measurements, from 71 cm to 137 cm (28 in to 54 in), making it an inclusive pattern suitable for a wide variety of body types.

The finished garment has a classic, timeless aesthetic that works well as a wardrobe staple. The soft halo of the yarn adds a gentle, blurred texture that complements the structured definition of the cable panels beautifully.

Techniques Used

• Cable knitting – the central technique of this pattern, creating twisted rope-like or interlocking panel effects across the fabric
• Working in the round or flat knitting – typical for sweater construction at an intermediate level
• Shaping – including armhole, neckline, and sleeve shaping appropriate for a fitted or semi-fitted pullover
• Seaming – joining knitted panels to complete the garment
• Tension/gauge swatching – essential when working with a brushed yarn to ensure accurate sizing across the full range of measurements

Stitches Used

• Cable stitches – the defining feature of the pattern, worked with a cable needle to cross stitches over one another and create three-dimensional texture
• Knit and purl stitches – used to form the background fabric and to frame the cable panels, often in a reverse stocking stitch or moss stitch ground
• Rib stitch – typically used at cuffs, hem, and neckband for stretch and a neat, professional finish
• Stocking stitch – likely used in body or sleeve sections as a contrast to the textured cable panels

Yarn and Materials

The pattern is designed specifically for use with Sirdar Soft Down Double Knitting, a gently brushed, light and lofty wool blend yarn produced by Sirdar, a British yarn company established in West Yorkshire in 1880. Sirdar Soft Down is noted for its excellent value, generous yardage, and a palette of rich, fashionable shades. The sample shown in the pattern is knitted in shade 108.

• Yarn: Sirdar Soft Down Double Knitting
• Weight: Double Knitting (DK)
• Fibre: Wool blend with a soft brushed finish
• Needles: Standard knitting needles appropriate for DK weight yarn, plus a cable needle for working the cable panels

Who Is This Pattern For?

Rated as intermediate by Sirdar, this pattern is ideal for knitters who have mastered the basics and are looking to develop their skills with cable techniques. The use of Sirdar Soft Down DK makes the knitting process enjoyable and relatively quick for a sweater project, while the cable detailing adds a rewarding level of craft and complexity. Sirdar notes that all of their patterns are triple-checked to guarantee success when you use Sirdar yarns, giving knitters confidence in the accuracy of the instructions.

This pattern is available as a downloadable PDF, making it instantly accessible for knitters who want to get started right away.