Cardigan in Sirdar Stories DK - 10572 - Downloadable PDF

Cardigan in Sirdar Stories DK - Design 10572

What is Being Made

This is a beginner-friendly cardigan pattern designed by Sirdar, available in UK sizes 6-28 and US sizes 2-24. The cardigan is knitted using Sirdar Stories DK yarn in a multi-color colorwork design featuring shades 837, 813, and 838. The pattern showcases a triple-check design element that is central to Sirdar's quality assurance approach.

Yarn and Materials

The cardigan is crafted using Sirdar Stories DK, a cotton-rich blend yarn that provides a cool cotton appearance and feel while maintaining a lighter weight than traditional yarns. This composition ensures that even longer cardigans remain lightweight and comfortable to wear. The DK (double knitting) weight classification makes this yarn suitable for creating garments with good drape and definition. The pattern recommends using Sirdar yarn specifically to guarantee successful results.

Knitting Techniques and Stitches

This pattern employs double knitting as the primary construction technique. The design incorporates colorwork elements, utilizing multiple yarn shades to create visual interest and pattern definition throughout the cardigan. The triple-check design motif is a signature element of this Sirdar pattern, adding decorative detail to the finished garment.

Difficulty Level

Rated as a beginner level pattern, this cardigan is accessible to knitters new to garment construction. The straightforward techniques and clear pattern instructions make it an ideal project for developing fundamental knitting skills while creating a wearable, fashionable piece.

Design Heritage

This pattern reflects Sirdar's British yarn company heritage, established in West Yorkshire in 1880. The Sirdar Stories collection represents the brand's commitment to combining classic hand knitting traditions with contemporary yarn innovations, ensuring each pattern is triple-checked for quality and success when paired with recommended Sirdar yarns.