Round Neck and Stand Up Collar Cardigans in Sirdar Flurry - 7956 - Downloadable PDF

Sirdar Flurry Round Neck and Stand Up Collar Cardigans – Pattern 7956

Pattern 7956 from Sirdar is a downloadable PDF knitting pattern featuring two distinct cardigan designs: a classic Round Neck Cardigan and a more structured Stand Up Collar Cardigan. Both are knitted in Sirdar Flurry, a chunky-weight yarn that lends these garments a beautifully textured, cosy finish. The pattern is rated as intermediate in difficulty, making it an excellent project for knitters who are comfortable with basic shaping and are ready to explore decorative stitch patterns.

This pattern is notable for its inclusive sizing, covering a wide range from 81/86 cm (32/34 in) to 132/137 cm (52/54 in) bust measurement, with actual finished measurements ranging from approximately 91 cm (36 in) to 141 cm (55½ in). Full lengths range from 60 cm to 73 cm depending on size, and sleeve length is listed as adjustable, running from approximately 46 to 48 cm (18 to 19 in).

The Round Neck Cardigan

The Round Neck Cardigan is a timeless, wearable design featuring a neat, classic neckline. It is knitted in Sirdar Flurry shade 556 and requires between 5 and 8 balls of 50g yarn depending on size. The front bands are fastened with 6 or 7 buttons (varying by size), giving the finished garment a clean, traditional look. The relaxed silhouette and chunky yarn weight make this an ideal project for cooler months.

The Stand Up Collar Cardigan

The Stand Up Collar Cardigan offers a more contemporary and cosy variation, distinguished by its structured upright collar that adds both warmth and visual interest around the neckline. This version is worked in Sirdar Flurry shade 550 and requires slightly more yarn — between 6 and 9 balls of 50g — reflecting the additional fabric needed for the collar construction. It uses 7 or 8 buttons depending on size.

Techniques and Stitches Used

Both cardigans incorporate a combination of stitch patterns that give the fabric its character and structure:

• Ladder Eyelet Pattern – A decorative lace-style stitch pattern that forms the primary fabric of both cardigans. This technique creates an open, ladder-like texture using yarn-overs and slip-stitch decreases, adding visual depth to the chunky yarn.
• Stocking Stitch – Used in sections of the garment, providing a smooth, classic knitted fabric as a contrast to the eyelet patterning.
• Yarn Forward (yfwd) – Used to create the eyelet holes within the Ladder Eyelet pattern, a fundamental lace technique.
• Double Yarn Round Needle (y2rn) – Wrapping the yarn twice around the needle to create a larger eyelet or decorative loop, adding to the textural interest of the pattern.
• Slip Stitch Decreases (s1, k1, psso and s2, k1, p2sso) – These techniques shape the eyelet pattern symmetrically, with the double slip decrease (pass 2 slipped stitches over together) creating a central decrease that is characteristic of lace-style knitting.
• k2tog (knit two together) – A standard right-leaning decrease used in shaping and within the stitch pattern repeat.
• Shaping techniques – Including increasing and decreasing for armholes, sleeves, and neckline, as expected in an intermediate-level garment construction.
• Button band construction – Worked as part of the finishing, requiring neat pickup and knitting along the front edges.

Materials and Needles

Both cardigans are designed for Sirdar Flurry, a chunky-weight yarn available in 50g balls. The pattern notes that the designs are also suitable for Snuggly Snowflake Chunky, though yarn quantities