Sirdar Jacket Cardigan Knitting Pattern

Sirdar Jacket in Jewelspun – Drape Cardigan Design No. 10025

What Is Being Made

The Sirdar Jacket in Jewelspun is an intermediate-level drape cardigan available in six flattering shades, including Golden Green (shade 845), Midnight (847), Nordic Noir (842), Setting Sun (843), and Fjords (0). This cardigan brings Scandi-style cosiness to your wardrobe and is designed to flatter multiple body types across six size ranges, from 81/86 cm (32/34") chest to 132/137 cm (52/54") chest. The full length ranges from 56 cm to 66 cm (22" to 26"), with adjustable sleeve length options around 46–48 cm (18–19").

Techniques Used

This cardigan is constructed using bottom-up knitting, meaning you begin at the lower edge and work upward toward the neckline. The garment is worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, allowing for easier shaping and stitch manipulation. The pieces are then seamed together to create the finished cardigan, a traditional method that provides structure and durability to the final garment.

Stitches and Stitch Details

The pattern is worked at a tension of 18 stitches over 10 cm (4 inches) on 5mm needles, establishing the gauge required for proper fit. While the specific stitch patterns are not detailed in the provided pattern excerpt, the drape cardigan construction suggests the use of fundamental knitting stitches combined to create the characteristic flowing silhouette typical of this garment style. The intermediate difficulty level indicates that knitters should be comfortable with basic increases, decreases, and shaping techniques.

Materials: Yarn and Needles

This design is created using Sirdar Jewelspun Aran (F237), a soft, light aran-weight yarn that blends opulent colours to mimic the popular hand-spun look while remaining easy to care for. Each ball weighs 200g. Yarn requirements vary by size:

• Size S (81/86 cm): 2 balls
• Sizes M–L (91/97 cm to 102/107 cm): 3 balls
• Size XL (112/117 cm): 3 balls
• Size XXL (122/127 cm): 3 balls
• Size XXXL (132/137 cm): 4 balls

You will need one pair of 5mm (UK 6 – USA 8) knitting needles for working at the main tension, and one pair of 4½mm (UK 7 – USA 7) knitting needles for ribbing or edge work. The pattern is triple-checked by Sirdar to guarantee success when using the recommended Sirdar yarn and specified tension.

About Sirdar and Jewelspun

Sirdar is an established British yarn company founded in West Yorkshire in 1880, with a rich hand knitting heritage spanning generations. The Jewelspun yarn range represents the latest in yarn innovation, offering a soft, lightweight aran weight that captures the aesthetic of hand-spun yarn at an accessible price point. Each Sirdar pattern undergoes rigorous quality control to ensure successful results for knitters of all experience levels.