Round Neck and V Neck Cardigans in Sirdar Click Chunky - 7207 - Downloadable PDF

Round Neck and V Neck Cardigans in Sirdar Click Chunky – Pattern 7207

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern from Sirdar presents two classic cardigan designs in one package: a Round Neck Cardigan and a V Neck Cardigan, both worked in Sirdar Click Chunky yarn. Labelled as Easy Knit, this is an ideal beginner-friendly project that delivers satisfying, quick results thanks to the chunky weight yarn and larger needle sizes. The pattern covers an impressive range of sizes, from 81/86 cm (32/34 in) bust/chest all the way up to 132/137 cm (52/54 in), making it genuinely inclusive and accessible for a wide variety of knitters.

What Is Being Made

The pattern produces two distinct cardigan styles suitable for adults across a broad size range. Both cardigans feature set-in or standard sleeve construction with an adjustable sleeve length, button bands, and a classic fitted silhouette. The Round Neck Cardigan features a neat, traditional rounded neckline, while the V Neck Cardigan offers a more open, tapered V-shaped neckline. Both designs are timeless wardrobe staples that can be worn as casual layering pieces or smarter everyday garments.

• Round Neck Cardigan: A classic, comfortable cardigan with a rounded neckline and button fastening
• V Neck Cardigan: A slightly more streamlined design with a V-shaped neckline, requiring fewer buttons and slightly less yarn

Sizes and Measurements

The pattern is graded across six sizes to fit bust/chest measurements from 81/86 cm up to 132/137 cm (32/34 in to 52/54 in). Actual garment measurements are generously cut, ranging from 90 cm to 141 cm, providing comfortable ease. Full length ranges from 60 cm to 73 cm depending on size, and sleeve length runs from 46 cm to 51 cm and is noted as adjustable, giving knitters flexibility to customise the fit.

Techniques Used

As an Easy Knit pattern, the techniques involved are well within reach of beginner and early intermediate knitters. The construction follows a conventional flat-knitting approach, working the back, fronts, and sleeves as separate pieces before seaming. Key techniques include:

• Flat knitting on straight needles, working back and forth in rows
• Shaping through increasing and decreasing to form armholes, sleeve caps, and necklines
• Ribbing for neat, stretchy welts, cuffs, and button bands using the smaller needle size
• Picking up stitches along necklines and front bands to create tidy, professional-looking edges
• Seaming to join the finished pieces together
• Buttonhole creation worked into the button band for a clean, functional finish

Stitches Used

The pattern relies on fundamental knitting stitches, making it very approachable for those newer to the craft:

• Knit stitch – the foundation of the main fabric sections
• Purl stitch – used in combination with knit to form stocking stitch (stockinette) for the main body and sleeves
• Rib stitch – typically a 1x1 or 2x2 rib used for welts, cuffs, and bands, providing elasticity and a polished edge

Materials – Yarn, Needles, and Notions

The pattern is designed specifically for Sirdar Click Chunky, a popular chunky weight yarn known for its ease of use and wide colour palette. The Round Neck Cardigan is shown in shade 210, requiring between 11 and 19 balls of 50g depending on size. The V Neck Cardigan is shown in shade 160, requiring between 9 and 16 balls of 50g. The pattern notes it is also suitable for Sirdar Faroe Chunky, though yarn amounts may vary.