Sirdar Mock Cable V-Neck Cardigan Knitting Pattern

Sirdar Mock Cable V-Neck Cardigan in Haworth Tweed

What is Being Made

This is an intermediate-level knitted cardigan featuring a flattering V-neck design. The garment is crafted using Sirdar Haworth Tweed yarn in shade 903 Hockney Blue, a double knitting weight yarn that creates a soft, rustic tweed-like fabric. The cardigan is available in six sizes ranging from 81cm to 137cm chest measurement (32 inches to 54 inches), with full lengths varying from 59cm to 69cm depending on size. The design includes button front closure with either four or five buttons depending on the chosen size.

Techniques and Construction

This cardigan employs mock cable stitch techniques to create visual texture and interest while maintaining an accessible intermediate skill level. The pattern utilizes the characteristic nepped texture of Haworth Tweed yarn, which adds rustic depth to the knitted fabric. The V-neck shaping is a key design feature that flatters multiple body types across the size range. The garment is constructed using traditional hand knitting methods established within Sirdar's heritage as a British yarn company founded in West Yorkshire in 1880.

Stitches Used

The pattern incorporates mock cable stitches as the primary textured element. These stitches create the appearance of twisted cables without the complexity of traditional cable knitting, making the design suitable for intermediate knitters. The mock cable technique adds visual interest to plain knit sections while working with the richly nepped character of the Haworth Tweed yarn to enhance the overall texture of the finished cardigan.

Materials Required

• Yarn: Sirdar Haworth Tweed, double knitting weight, 50g balls in shade 903 Hockney Blue. Yardage requirements range from 6 to 10 balls depending on size selected.
• Needles: One pair of 4mm (UK size 8, USA size 6) knitting needles and one pair of 3¼mm (UK size 10, USA size 3) knitting needles for ribbing and finishing.
• Notions: Four or five Sirdar Elegant Buttons (reference B5611-0118) depending on size.

About Haworth Tweed Yarn

Sirdar Haworth Tweed is a double knitting yarn designed to knit into a soft, tweed-like fabric with distinctive character. The yarn features richly nepped shades that provide rustic texture to plain knits and add visual interest to textured stitches like the mock cables used in this cardigan. Available in multiple colorways including Moorland Moss, Harewood, and Millstone Grey alongside the featured Hockney Blue shade, this yarn celebrates Yorkshire heritage and is suitable for creating garments that are both stylish and warm.

Pattern Details

Design number 10147 is an intermediate-level pattern that has been triple-checked by Sirdar to guarantee success when using the recommended Haworth Tweed yarn. The downloadable PDF format provides complete instructions for constructing the cardigan with detailed measurements for each size. Sleeve length remains consistent at approximately 18 to 19 inches across the size range, while chest measurements and overall garment width scale proportionally to accommodate different body sizes.