Candy Chic Cardigan in Sirdar Stories DK - Downloadable PDF

Candy Chic Cardigan in Sirdar Stories DK

What is Being Made

The Candy Chic Cardigan is a knitted cardigan design (Design No. 10748) created for the Sirdar Stories collection. This garment is sized to fit bust measurements ranging from 71cm to 137cm (28 inches to 54 inches), making it suitable for a wide range of body sizes. The cardigan is part of Sirdar's Poetic Pastels collection, which draws inspiration from summer city breaks and contemporary fashion trends.

Difficulty Level and Suitability

While the product attributes indicate a beginner difficulty level, the official pattern documentation classifies this design as intermediate. This cardigan is an ideal project for knitters who have progressed beyond basic techniques and are ready to tackle more complex shaping and construction methods.

Knitting Techniques Used

The Candy Chic Cardigan employs double knitting as its primary construction technique. Double knitting is a versatile method that creates a reversible fabric with excellent drape and stability, making it particularly suitable for garment construction. This technique helps the finished cardigan maintain its shape throughout wear and washing, which is especially important in a wearable piece designed for summer seasons.

Yarn and Materials

This pattern is designed to be worked with Sirdar Stories DK (double knitting weight yarn). Sirdar Stories is a cotton-rich blend that provides the aesthetic and comfort of cotton while offering a lighter weight than traditional all-cotton yarns. This fiber composition helps fashionable makes retain their shape better, making it an excellent choice for a summer cardigan. The pattern recommends specific yarn shades: 834, 830, 828, and 836, offering color options within the Poetic Pastels range.

Pattern Guarantee and Quality Assurance

Sirdar, established as a British company in West Yorkshire in 1880, provides a quality guarantee with this pattern. The company triple-checks every pattern in their trend-led collections to ensure successful outcomes when the recommended Sirdar yarns are used. This commitment to accuracy and quality reflects over 140 years of heritage in fashionable knit and crochet design.

Design Inspiration

The Candy Chic Cardigan is part of a broader collection inspired by summer city breaks, positioning it as a contemporary, versatile piece suitable for warm-weather wardrobes. The design reflects current fashion trends while maintaining the practical construction standards Sirdar is known for in the knitting community.