Cardigan in Sirdar Loveful Recycled Acrylic - 10764 - Downloadable PDF

Sirdar Loveful Recycled Acrylic Cardigan – Knitting Pattern 10764

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern (Design No. 10764) from Sirdar provides instructions for knitting a classic cardigan in sizes ranging from 71–137 cm (28–54 inches), making it a versatile design suitable for a wide range of body sizes. Rated as an advanced level pattern, it is best suited to experienced knitters who are comfortable with more complex shaping, construction techniques, and stitch work. The pattern has been triple-checked by Sirdar to help guarantee success when worked with the recommended Sirdar yarn.

Yarn: Sirdar Loveful 100% Recycled Acrylic Double Knitting

The specified yarn for this pattern is Sirdar Loveful 100% Recycled Acrylic Double Knitting, used here in shade 108. Loveful is a DK (double knitting) weight yarn that represents Sirdar's commitment to a more sustainable future in hand knitting. It is made using GRS-certified (Global Recycled Standard) waste from acrylic fibre production, giving it strong environmental credentials without compromising on the soft, reliable, and machine-washable qualities that Sirdar yarns are known for.

Sirdar is a British yarn company established in West Yorkshire in 1880, with a long heritage in hand knitting design. Generations of families have grown up with Sirdar patterns and yarns, and the brand continues to blend classic craftsmanship with modern yarn innovation.

Important Note on Dye Lots

Because Sirdar Loveful Recycled Acrylic is made from recycled fibres, each batch is unique, meaning shades may vary slightly more than yarns produced from virgin fibres. It is especially important to purchase sufficient yarn from the same dye lot to ensure colour consistency throughout your finished cardigan.

What You Are Making

The finished project is a knitted cardigan — a classic open-front garment that is a staple of hand knitting design. Cardigans typically feature front button bands, set-in or raglan sleeves, and shaped body panels. As an advanced-level pattern, this design is likely to incorporate more intricate construction methods, precise shaping, and attention to finishing detail than beginner or intermediate patterns.

Craft and Techniques

This is a knitting pattern. Advanced knitting patterns such as this one typically draw on a broad range of techniques and skills, which may include:

• Garment shaping – working increases and decreases to shape armholes, necklines, and sleeves with precision
• Seaming and finishing – joining knitted panels neatly using mattress stitch or other professional finishing methods
• Picking up stitches – along front bands and necklines to create clean, integrated edgings
• Buttonhole construction – creating neat, functional buttonholes within the front band
• Working from written instructions – advanced patterns typically use detailed row-by-row written instructions requiring careful attention and stitch counting
• Tension/gauge management – achieving the correct tension swatch is critical, particularly across a wide size range of 28–54 inches

Stitches Used

While the specific stitch pattern details are contained within the full downloadable PDF, advanced Sirdar cardigan patterns in DK weight yarn commonly incorporate a combination of the following stitches and techniques:

• Stocking stitch (stockinette) – the smooth, classic knit-side fabric typically used for the main body and sleeves of a cardigan
• Rib stitch – commonly used for cuffs, hem bands, and neckbands to provide stretch and a neat, professional finish
• Moss stitch or seed stitch – sometimes used for textured front bands or decorative panels
• Decrease stitches such as k2tog (knit two together) and ssk (slip, slip, knit) for shaping
• Increase stitches such as M1 (make one) or kf