Longline Collared Cardi in Sirdar No.1 - 10662 - Downloadable PDF

Longline Collared Cardi in Sirdar No.1 – Pattern 10662

This intermediate-level knitting pattern from Sirdar produces a beautifully elegant longline collared cardigan, designed to be close fitting and worked in the brand's beloved Sirdar No.1 Double Knitting yarn. Pattern reference 10662 is a downloadable PDF, triple-checked by Sirdar's design team to guarantee a successful result when made with the recommended yarn.

About the Design

The finished garment is a longline cardigan featuring a collar, making it a versatile and sophisticated wardrobe piece suitable for warmer weather dressing. The close-fitting silhouette is available in a generous size range, covering chest measurements from 81 cm to 137 cm (32" to 54"), spanning sizes S through XXXL. Full lengths range from approximately 76 cm to 86 cm (30" to 34") depending on size, while sleeve lengths run from 47 cm to 49 cm (18½" to 19¼"). The design is fastened with 6 to 7 buttons, depending on the size being knitted.

Yarn and Materials

The pattern is written specifically for Sirdar No.1 DK, a double knitting crepe yarn celebrated for its gentle sheen, soft handle, and silky feel. Established in West Yorkshire in 1880, Sirdar is one of Britain's most trusted yarn brands, and No.1 DK is one of its most enduring classics — particularly popular for lighter-season knitting projects. The colourway shown in the pattern is shade 208 Bluebird, a pretty tone from the yarn's feminine, co-ordinating palette.

• Yarn: Sirdar No.1 DK, 100g balls, shade 208 Bluebird
• Yarn weight: Double Knitting (DK)
• Quantity required: 6 to 10 balls depending on size
• Knitting needles: 1 pair of 4mm (UK8 / USA6) needles and 1 pair of 3¼mm (UK10 / USA3) needles
• Notions: Stitch holder, 6 or 7 buttons

Techniques and Construction

Rated as intermediate in difficulty, this pattern is well suited to knitters who are comfortable with standard garment shaping and construction beyond the beginner level. The use of two needle sizes is typical in knitting patterns of this style: the smaller 3¼mm needles are generally used for ribbed or textured edgings and borders, while the larger 4mm needles are used for the main body fabric. This approach creates neat, firm edges that complement the drape of the DK fabric.

Key techniques likely employed in this pattern include:

• Knit and purl stitches forming the main fabric structure
• Ribbing for cuffs, hem, and border edgings using the smaller needle size
• Collar construction, a defining feature of this design, requiring careful shaping and picking up of stitches
• Garment shaping including armhole, sleeve, and neckline shaping through increases and decreases
• Buttonband or buttonhole band worked to accommodate the button fastenings
• Stitch holder usage to hold live stitches during collar or neckline construction
• Seaming to join front, back, and sleeve pieces into the finished garment

Pattern Format and Sizing

This pattern is available as a downloadable PDF, making it immediately accessible after purchase. It is published by Sirdar Holdings Ltd and is intended for personal, non-commercial use. The written instructions cover six sizes — S, M, L, XL, XXL, and XXXL — with all measurements clearly presented in both centimetres and inches, making it accessible to knitters working in either measurement system.

As with all Sirdar patterns, 10662 has been triple-checked by the Sir