Floral Cable Cardigan in Sirdar Country Classic Worsted - 10166 - Downloadable PDF

Floral Cable Cardigan in Sirdar Country Classic Worsted – Pattern 10166

This Sirdar Design No. 10166 is an intermediate-level knitting pattern for a beautifully textured Floral Cable Cardigan, available as a downloadable PDF. Designed to be knitted in Sirdar Country Classic Worsted, this cardigan combines classic cable craftsmanship with delicate floral detailing, making it a rewarding project for knitters who have moved beyond the basics and are ready to explore more intricate stitch work.

About the Garment

The Floral Cable Cardigan is a full-length sleeved cardigan worked in two colours, featuring a rich textured surface created through cable and floral stitch patterns. It is designed to be a cosy yet stylish everyday garment, offering both warmth and visual interest. The cardigan is shown in Yarn A shade 659 Clotted Cream and Yarn B shade 673 Moss, a pairing that gives the finished piece a soft, natural aesthetic with a subtle contrast. The design is fastened with buttons, using the Sirdar Elegant Button Code B5600-0785, with 4 or 5 buttons depending on the size.

Sizing and Measurements

The pattern covers a wide range of sizes, making it accessible to a broad range of knitters:

• Sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL
• Chest: 81/86 cm (32/34") through to 132/137 cm (52/54")
• Finished Width: 120 cm (47¼") up to 172 cm (67¾")
• Full Length: 56 cm (22") to 66 cm (26"), increasing gradually across sizes
• Sleeve Length: 44 cm (17¼") to 46 cm (18"), depending on size

This generous size range ensures the pattern is suitable for a wide variety of body shapes, and knitters are advised to follow the specific instructions for their chosen size throughout.

Yarn and Materials

The pattern is designed for use with Sirdar Country Classic Worsted, a pure merino wool blend that is celebrated for the beautiful stitch definition it brings to both colourwork and textured knitting. As a true worsted weight yarn, it is ideal for producing cosy, structured fabric with excellent drape and warmth. Each ball is 100g, and the quantities required are as follows:

• Yarn A (shade 659 Clotted Cream): 7 to 11 balls depending on size
• Yarn B (shade 673 Moss): 1 ball across all sizes

Alternative shades available in Sirdar Country Classic Worsted include 662 Mineral, 658 Melba, and 666 Crystals, offering knitters the flexibility to personalise their finished cardigan. Sirdar, established in West Yorkshire in 1880, triple-checks every pattern to guarantee success when worked with the recommended Sirdar yarn.

Needles Required

• 1 pair of 4½mm (UK7 / USA7) knitting needles – used for the main body fabric
• 1 pair of 4mm (UK8 / USA6) knitting needles – typically used for ribbing and borders

Techniques and Stitches

As an intermediate-level pattern, this cardigan calls upon a range of knitting techniques that go beyond basic knit and purl. Knitters working on this project can expect to use:

• Cable knitting – a classic technique that involves crossing groups of stitches over one another using a cable needle, creating the characteristic rope-like or twisted column effect that gives cables their three-dimensional appearance
• Floral stitch patterns – decorative motifs worked into the fabric to create the floral detailing referenced in the design name, adding a feminine and ornate quality to the texture
• Rib stitch