Lacewing Sleeve Cardigan Knitting Pattern

Lacewing Sleeve Cardigan in Sirdar Loveful 100% Bio Blend

What is Being Made

The Lacewing Sleeve Cardigan (Design No. 10912) is a contemporary knitted cardigan available in seven sizes ranging from XS to XXXL, with finished chest measurements from 71 to 137 centimeters (28 to 54 inches). This design features subtle nature-inspired details that reference cell structures, beehives, and shells, reflecting the sustainable ethos of the Sirdar Loveful yarn collection. The cardigan offers a modern silhouette suitable for everyday wear, with a full length ranging from 52 to 64 centimeters (20½ to 25¼ inches) depending on size.

Craft and Techniques

This is a knitting project classified as intermediate difficulty, making it suitable for knitters with foundational skills who are ready to tackle more refined garment construction. The pattern employs modern knitwear design principles with attention to subtle shaping and finishing details that create a polished, wearable cardigan.

Stitches and Construction

The Lacewing Sleeve Cardigan is worked in double knitting fabric, a versatile and durable stitch structure that creates a smooth, even textile with excellent drape and stability. Double knitting is ideal for garments requiring clean lines and professional finishing, as it produces a fabric that resists curling at edges and maintains its shape through wear and washing.

Materials

This pattern is designed for Sirdar Loveful Bio Blend yarn in double knitting weight. The Loveful Bio Blend represents a significant innovation in sustainable yarn production, incorporating award-winning CiCLO® technology—a recycled polyester component blended with natural fiber. This technology allows the finished garment to be washed and worn like traditional knitwear throughout its useful life, then biodegrade more responsibly at end-of-life, reducing microplastic pollution. The yarn is available in a vibrant color palette inspired by nature-based design elements. Standard knitting needles appropriate for double knitting weight yarn are required, along with notions for cardigan closure (buttons or other fasteners as specified in the full pattern instructions).

Design Heritage

Sirdar, established in West Yorkshire in 1880, brings over a century of British yarn manufacturing expertise and hand knitting heritage to this contemporary design. The Loveful collection represents the brand's commitment to making sustainable, affordable yarn accessible to modern hand knitters without compromising on quality or design innovation.