Top and Cardigan in Sirdar Cotton 4Ply - 7307 - Downloadable PDF

Top and Cardigan in Sirdar Cotton 4 Ply – Pattern 7307

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern from Sirdar includes instructions for two separate garments: a close-fitting lace top and a lace cardigan, both worked in Sirdar Cotton 4 Ply. The pattern is ideal for knitters looking to create lightweight, breathable warm-weather pieces with elegant lace detailing. Both designs showcase the crisp stitch definition that cotton yarn delivers, making the lace motifs particularly sharp and attractive in the finished fabric.

The Top

The top is designed to be close fitting and is available in six sizes to fit bust measurements from 81 cm (32 in) to 107 cm (42 in), corresponding to dress sizes 10 through 20. The full length ranges from approximately 52 cm to 60 cm (20½ in to 23¾ in) depending on the size chosen, making it a neat, cropped-style garment suitable for layering or wearing alone.

Materials for the Top

• Yarn: Sirdar Cotton 4 Ply in shade 520 – between 2 and 3 x 100g balls depending on size
• Needles: One pair of 3¼mm (UK10 / USA3) knitting needles and one pair of 2¾mm (UK12 / USA2) knitting needles; circular versions of each size may also be used if preferred
• The pattern notes it is also suitable for Country Style 4 Ply, though yarn amounts may vary

Techniques and Stitches – Top

• Lace pattern forms the main fabric of the top, worked at a tension of 26 stitches and 36 rows to 10 cm on 3¼mm needles
• Stocking stitch is also used, with a tension of 28 stitches and 36 rows to 10 cm on 3¼mm needles
• Key stitches and techniques include: knit (k), purl (p), yarn forward (yfwd) to create lace eyelets, pass slipped stitch over (psso), pass 2 slipped stitches over (p2sso), decrease (dec), increase (inc), and slip 1 stitch knitways (s1)
• The lace panel stitch count varies intentionally and these extra stitches are not included in standard stitch counts, an important technical note for knitters to observe carefully
• The smaller 2¾mm needles are typically used for ribbed or neater edging sections to maintain a tidy finish

The Cardigan

The cardigan is offered in three sizes – Small, Medium, and Large – to fit bust measurements of 81/86 cm, 91/97 cm, and 102/107 cm (32/34 in, 36/38 in, and 40/42 in). The actual finished measurements are 89 cm, 100 cm, and 110 cm respectively, providing a comfortable, relaxed ease over the body. The full length ranges from 54 cm to 60 cm (21¼ in to 23¾ in), and the sleeve length is 30 cm to 31 cm (11¾ in to 12 in), giving a three-quarter or shorter sleeve silhouette that suits the lightweight cotton construction beautifully.

Materials for the Cardigan

• Yarn: Sirdar Cotton 4 Ply in shade 514 – between 4 and 6 x 100g balls depending on size
• Needles: One pair of 3¼mm (UK10 / USA3) knitting needles and one pair of 2¾mm (UK12 / USA2) knitting needles; circular needle options in both sizes are also suitable
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