Cardigan With Shawl Collar in Sirdar Country Style 4 Ply - 9504 - Downloadable PDF

Cardigan With Shawl Collar in Sirdar Country Style 4 Ply – Pattern 9504

This downloadable PDF crochet pattern from Sirdar provides full instructions for creating a classic Cardigan with Shawl Collar worked in Sirdar Country Style 4 Ply yarn. The design is a timeless, wearable layering piece suitable for a wide range of sizes, making it an excellent choice for crocheters of varying experience levels who want a polished, finished garment.

What Is Being Made

The pattern produces a long-sleeved crochet cardigan featuring a shawl collar, designed to be a comfortable, elegant everyday garment. The cardigan is fastened with a single button and is worked in a combination of textured and standard crochet fabric panels. It is available in six sizes to fit bust measurements from 81/86 cm (32/34 in) through to 132/137 cm (52/54 in), with actual garment measurements ranging from 90 cm (35½ in) to 141 cm (55½ in), offering a gently relaxed fit across all sizes.

The full garment length ranges from 67 cm (26½ in) for the smallest size up to 85 cm (33½ in) for the largest, making this a hip-length cardigan with good coverage. Sleeve lengths range from 46 cm (18 in) to 50 cm (19¾ in) depending on size, providing a comfortable, full-length sleeve. The inclusion of larger sizes up to 52/54 inches makes this pattern particularly inclusive and versatile.

Techniques Used

This pattern employs a combination of crochet construction techniques typical of a well-structured garment pattern:

• Terrazzo pattern stitch – a textured, repeating stitch pattern used across sections of the cardigan body, giving the fabric visual interest and a distinctive handcrafted appearance. Each pattern repeat measures 9 cm wide, with 11 rows to 10 cm.
• Treble and double crochet combination fabric – used in other sections of the garment to create a denser, more structured fabric. This section works to a tension of 16 stitches and 13 rows to 10 cm (4 in).
• Shaping techniques including increases and decreases to shape the body, armholes, and sleeves for a properly fitted garment silhouette.
• Cluster stitch construction – the pattern defines a specific cluster stitch where loops are drawn up to 2 cm before being worked together, creating a raised, bobble-like texture.
• Shawl collar construction – the distinctive shawl collar is worked as an integral part of the finishing, creating a soft, draped neckline that frames the face elegantly.
• Joining and seaming to assemble the individual pieces of the cardigan into a finished garment.

Stitches Used

The pattern makes use of a comprehensive range of crochet stitches and stitch combinations, all clearly defined within the abbreviations section:

• Double crochet (dc) – a short, firm stitch used throughout the fabric and edgings.
• Treble (tr) – the primary tall stitch used in the main fabric sections.
• Half treble (htr) – an intermediate-height stitch used for shaping and transitional rows.
• Double treble (dtr) – a taller stitch used within the textured pattern sections.
• Slip stitch (ss) – used for joining rounds and finishing edges neatly.
• Chain (ch) – used to create turning chains and pattern spaces.
• Tr3tog – a three-treble decrease worked by drawing through all four loops together, used for shaping.
• Tr2tog – a two-treble decrease used for more gradual shaping.
• Dc2tog – a double crochet decrease for fine shaping in double crochet sections.
• Cluster stitch – a specific textured stitch where loops are drawn up to 2 cm and worked together to create a raised effect.
• C1 stitch – a crossed or linked stitch variation defined within the pattern for use in