Shawl Collar and V Neck Cardigans in Sirdar Supersoft Aran - 4782 - Downloadable PDF

Sirdar Supersoft Aran Boy's Cardigans – Shawl Collar and V Neck Designs (Pattern 4782)

Pattern 4782 from Sirdar is a downloadable PDF knitting pattern featuring two classic boy's cardigan designs worked in Sirdar Supersoft Aran yarn. The collection includes a V Neck Cardigan and a Cardigan with Shawl Collar, both sized to fit boys from birth through to 7 years, covering chest sizes from 41 cm (16 in) up to 66 cm (26 in). These are intermediate-level knitting projects, making them ideal for knitters who are comfortable with basic shaping and simple cable techniques and are ready to take on more structured garment construction.

V Neck Cardigan

Design Overview

The V Neck Cardigan is a neat, classic design with a clean V-shaped neckline that gives it a smart, timeless look suitable for everyday wear or smarter occasions. It is worked in Sirdar Supersoft Aran shade 927 and features structured shaping at the neck and armholes to achieve a well-fitted silhouette across all six size options.

Techniques and Construction

• V-neck shaping worked through careful decreasing on both front pieces to create the angled neckline
• Armhole and sleeve shaping using standard knitting decrease and increase methods
• Set-in or shaped sleeve construction for a neat, fitted finish
• Button band finishing worked along the front opening, accommodating 4 buttons for the smaller sizes and 5 buttons for the larger sizes
• Knitted in separate pieces — back, two fronts, and sleeves — then seamed together

Stitches Used

• Cable and ridge pattern — the main fabric stitch, creating a textured, structured fabric with visual interest
• Ridge pattern — used as a secondary stitch, worked over stocking stitch and reverse stocking stitch rows to create a ridged texture
• Rib stitch — typically used for welts, cuffs, and button bands to provide elasticity and neat edges

Materials

• Yarn: Sirdar Supersoft Aran, shade 927, in 100g balls — quantities range from 1 ball (0–6 months) up to 4 balls (6–7 years)
• Needles: 1 pair of 5mm (UK6 / USA8) knitting needles and 1 pair of 4mm (UK8 / USA6) knitting needles
• Cable needle required for working the cable sections
• Buttons: 4 buttons for sizes 0–6 months through 2–3 years; 5 buttons for sizes 4–5 years and 6–7 years

Cardigan with Shawl Collar

Design Overview

The Cardigan with Shawl Collar is a cosy, characterful design distinguished by its wide, folded shawl collar — a feature that adds warmth and a relaxed, stylish look. It is worked in Sirdar Supersoft Aran shade 870 and shares the same six-size range as the V Neck version, fitting chest sizes from 41 cm to 66 cm. The shawl collar makes this design slightly more involved to construct, contributing to its intermediate difficulty rating.

Techniques and Construction

• Shawl collar construction — the collar is shaped and worked to fold over naturally, creating a wide, layered neckline that frames the face and adds extra warmth around the neck
• Front band and collar integration — the button bands and collar are typically worked as a continuous or attached piece, requiring careful picking up of stitches or structured knitting along the front edges