Wrap Cardigan in Sirdar Country Classic Worsted - 10161 - Downloadable PDF

Wrap Cardigan in Sirdar Country Classic Worsted – Design No. 10161

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern from Sirdar guides you through creating a stylish Wrap Cardigan — a relaxed, elegantly draped garment that wraps and ties at the front for a flattering, adjustable fit. Rated intermediate in difficulty, this project is ideal for knitters who are comfortable with basic shaping and are ready to develop their skills further. The pattern is shown in Sirdar Country Classic Worsted shade 654 Port, a rich, deep tone, though it is also available in a range of other shades including 670 Petrel, 673 Moss, and 663 Pewter.

Garment Overview

The wrap cardigan is a single-design pattern featuring a classic wrap-front silhouette with long sleeves. It is worked in pieces — back, fronts, and sleeves — and seamed together. The generous sizing range makes it accessible to a wide range of knitters, covering six sizes from S to XXXL, fitting chest measurements of 81 cm to 137 cm (32 to 54 inches). The finished garment width ranges from 113 cm to 163 cm, and the full length ranges from approximately 75 cm to 85 cm depending on size. Sleeve lengths are approximately 50 to 52 cm across sizes.

Techniques Used

• Flat knitting: The cardigan pieces are worked flat on straight needles, making this an approachable construction method for knitters transitioning from beginner projects.
• Shaping: Intermediate-level increases and decreases are used to shape the armholes, sleeves, and wrap fronts, giving the garment its characteristic draped silhouette.
• Seaming: Finished pieces are joined using standard seaming techniques to assemble the complete garment.
• Ribbing: Smaller needle sizes are used for ribbed edgings, which provide neat, elasticated borders at the cuffs and hem.

Stitches Used

• Stocking stitch (stockinette stitch): The main body and sleeves are worked in stocking stitch, which showcases the beautiful stitch definition of the Sirdar Country Classic Worsted yarn and creates a smooth, classic fabric.
• Rib stitch: Used on cuffs and borders, rib stitch adds stretch and a polished finish to the edges of the garment.

Materials Required

The pattern calls for Sirdar Country Classic Worsted (F076), a pure merino wool blend in a true worsted weight, sold in 100g balls. The quantity required ranges from 9 to 14 balls depending on size. Sirdar Country Classic Worsted is celebrated for its softness, warmth, and excellent stitch definition, making it particularly well suited to textured and classic knit designs.

Three pairs of straight knitting needles are required:

• 4½mm (UK 7 / USA 7) needles — for the main body fabric
• 4mm (UK 8 / USA 6) needles — for intermediate ribbing sections
• 3½mm (UK 9 / USA 4) needles — for finer ribbed edgings

About Sirdar Country Classic Worsted

Sirdar, established in West Yorkshire in 1880, is one of Britain's most trusted hand-knitting yarn brands. Sirdar Country Classic Worsted is a merino wool blend yarn that delivers warmth, softness, and beautiful stitch clarity. Its true worsted weight makes it an excellent choice for cosy, wearable garments like this wrap cardigan. As with all Sirdar patterns, Design No. 10161 is triple-checked to guarantee a successful result when knitted with the recommended Sirdar Country Classic Worsted yarn.