Cardigan in Sirdar Loveful Recycled Acrylic - 10771 - Downloadable PDF

Sirdar Loveful Recycled Acrylic Cardigan – Knitting Pattern 10771

Pattern design number 10771 from Sirdar is a downloadable PDF knitting pattern for a multicolour cardigan, rated Advanced in difficulty. The design is worked in Sirdar Loveful 100% Recycled Acrylic Double Knitting yarn and showcases an impressive palette of seven shades — shades 107, 105, 106, 108, 104, 102, and 101 — making it a striking, colourwork-rich project for experienced knitters who want to combine sustainability with style.

About the Design

This cardigan is a full-length, long-sleeved garment designed to fit a wide range of sizes, from XS through to XXXL, accommodating chest measurements from 71 cm (28 inches) up to 137 cm (54 inches). The finished garment widths range from 86 cm (34 inches) to 146 cm (57½ inches), offering a comfortable, relaxed fit across all sizes. Full lengths range from approximately 52 cm to 63 cm (20½ to 24¾ inches), and sleeve lengths are consistently around 45 to 47 cm (17¾ to 18½ inches) depending on size. The multi-shade colourwork construction is central to the design's visual appeal, drawing on seven distinct yarn colours to create a pattern inspired by natural design elements, in keeping with Sirdar's themed Elements collection.

Yarn and Materials

The pattern calls for Sirdar Loveful 100% Recycled Acrylic Double Knitting yarn, used across multiple yarn designations (Yarn A, Yarn B, and additional colour references corresponding to the seven shades listed). This yarn is produced using GRS-certified (Global Recycled Standard) waste from acrylic fibre production, representing a meaningful step toward more sustainable hand knitting. Despite its recycled origin, Loveful DK retains the soft handle, reliable stitch definition, and machine-washable qualities that Sirdar, established in West Yorkshire in 1880, is renowned for.

Because each batch of recycled fibres is unique, shades may vary slightly more than yarns made with virgin fibres. Knitters are strongly advised to purchase sufficient yarn from the same dye lot to complete the entire project. The number of balls required varies by size and yarn colour; for example, Yarn A requires 1 ball for sizes XS through M and 2 balls for sizes L through XXXL.

• Yarn: Sirdar Loveful 100% Recycled Acrylic Double Knitting
• Shades used: 107, 105, 106, 108, 104, 102, and 101
• Yarn weight: DK (Double Knitting)
• Yarn certification: Global Recycled Standard (GRS)
• Care: Machine washable

Knitting Techniques and Skills Required

Rated Advanced, this pattern is best suited to knitters who already have a confident command of intermediate and complex knitting techniques. The use of seven separate yarn colours in a single garment strongly implies the use of stranded colourwork or intarsia knitting techniques, requiring the knitter to manage multiple yarn strands simultaneously and maintain even tension throughout. Colour changes of this complexity demand careful yarn management to avoid tangling and to keep floats or joins neat on the wrong side of the fabric.

As a cardigan, the construction will typically involve knitting separate front panels, a back panel, and sleeves, which are then seamed together. Knitters should be comfortable with shaping techniques including armhole shaping, neckline shaping, and sleeve cap construction. The pattern has been triple-checked by Sirdar to guarantee accuracy and success when worked with Sirdar yarns.

• Colourwork: Multi-shade colour knitting across seven shades
• Shaping: Armhole, neckline, and sleeve