Cardigans in Sirdar Husky - 7192 - Downloadable PDF

Sirdar Husky Super Chunky Cardigans – Knitting Pattern 7192

Pattern 7192 from Sirdar is a downloadable PDF knitting pattern featuring two classic women's cardigans worked in Sirdar Husky Super Chunky yarn. Both designs share the same fundamental construction and sizing but differ in their neckline finish, giving knitters a choice between a contemporary stand-up neck and a more traditional collar. These are satisfying, fast-to-knit projects thanks to the super chunky weight of the yarn, making them ideal for confident beginners and experienced knitters alike who want a cosy, wearable result in a relatively short time frame.

The Two Designs

Cardigan with Stand-Up Neck

The first design features a neat stand-up neck, giving it a modern, streamlined silhouette. This style is worked in Sirdar Husky Super Chunky shade 500. The stand-up neck adds a subtle structural detail at the collar, making it a versatile layering piece that sits cleanly under a coat or over a lightweight top.

• Yarn: Sirdar Husky Super Chunky, shade 500
• Yarn quantity: 8, 9, 9, 10, 10, or 11 50g balls depending on size

Cardigan with Collar

The second design features a traditional collar, lending it a softer, more relaxed and classic look. This version is worked in Sirdar Husky Super Chunky shade 502. The collar finish adds a cosy, draped quality around the neckline, perfect for cooler days.

• Yarn: Sirdar Husky Super Chunky, shade 502
• Yarn quantity: 7, 8, 9, 9, 10, or 10 50g balls depending on size

Sizing and Fit

The pattern covers six dress sizes, from a size 10 through to a size 20, accommodating a wide range of figures. The actual bust measurements range from 85 cm (33½ in) up to 113 cm (44½ in), with a small amount of positive ease built into the design for a comfortable, relaxed fit.

• To fit bust: 81, 86, 91, 97, 102, 107 cm (32–42 in)
• Actual measurement: 85–113 cm (33½–44½ in)
• Full length: 68–76 cm (26¾–30 in)
• Sleeve length: 43–47 cm (17–18½ in), noted as adjustable

Craft and Techniques

Both cardigans are knitted garments, making this a knitting pattern throughout. Working with a super chunky weight yarn means that stitches are large and clearly defined, which helps knitters track their work easily and achieve a polished finish more quickly than with finer yarns. The construction is typical of classic cardigan knitting, with separate pieces — body sections and sleeves — worked flat and then seamed together.

Key techniques likely involved in this style of super chunky cardigan pattern include:

• Casting on — the pattern specifically advises using the two-needle cast-on method if substituting with Big Softie or Kiko Super Chunky yarn
• Flat knitting — working back and forth in rows to create the front, back, and sleeve panels
• Shaping — increasing and decreasing stitches to form armholes, sleeve caps, and neckline
• Seaming and making up — joining pieces using mattress stitch or a similar method; the pattern advises care when sewing up with certain yarn substitutes, recommending short lengths and twisting the yarn as you sew
• Neckband or collar finishing — picking up stitches around the neckline to create either the stand-up neck or the collar, a key technique that defines each design's character