Sirdar Streetlights Sweater Accessory Knitting Pattern

Sirdar Streetlights Sweater in Stories DK

What is Being Made

The Sirdar Streetlights Sweater (Design No. 10574) is a knitted cardigan sweater inspired by urban landscapes and city living. This intermediate-level pattern is part of the Graffiti collection, a trend-led fashion line that encourages crafters to "cast on and create your own story." The sweater is available in six size ranges, from UK 6-8 (US 2-4) through UK 26-28 (US 22-24), with finished chest measurements ranging from 32/34 inches to 52/54 inches and full length from 19¾ inches to 23¾ inches.

Techniques Used

This pattern employs fundamental knitting construction techniques suitable for intermediate-level crafters. The design utilizes color work opportunities, as indicated by the "more colours" reference and the availability of multiple shade options within the Stories yarn line. The pattern includes shaping for a fitted garment with set-in sleeves, as evidenced by the separate sleeve length measurements (ranging from 18 to 19 inches depending on size). Finishing techniques include button bands and closures, with three buttons required for each size.

Stitches and Stitch Work

While specific stitch abbreviations are not detailed in the provided pattern excerpt, the construction is based on Double Knitting fabric throughout the garment. Double Knitting creates a smooth, even fabric suitable for both stockinette and textured stitch patterns. The pattern is designed to work with standard knitting needles in two sizes, allowing for ribbed edgings and body sections typical of cardigan construction.

Materials Required

This pattern calls for Sirdar Stories DK yarn, a cotton-rich blend that provides a cool cotton look and feel while maintaining a lighter weight than traditional cotton yarns. This fiber content ensures that finished garments retain their shape, even in larger sizes. The yarn is supplied in 50g balls, with yardage requirements varying by size: 9 balls for the smallest sizes (UK 6-8), increasing to 14 balls for the largest size (UK 26-28).

Knitting needles required include:

• 1 pair of 4mm needles (UK size 8, US size 6) for main fabric
• 1 pair of 3¼mm needles (UK size 10, US size 3) for ribbed edgings
• Stitch holders for managing stitches during construction

Additional notions include three buttons per garment for the cardigan closure.

Yarn and Color Options

The Streetlights Sweater is shown in shade 811 Fire from the Stories DK collection. The pattern encourages color customization, with additional shade options available within the Graffiti collection, including 820 Karma, 803 Pillow Talk, and 833 Sandy Toes. This flexibility allows crafters to personalize their finished sweater while maintaining the recommended fiber properties and weight characteristics that ensure proper garment drape and durability.

About Sirdar

Sirdar is an established British yarn company founded in West Yorkshire in 1880, with a rich heritage in hand knitting design and innovation. The company triple-checks every pattern to guarantee successful results when using the recommended Sirdar yarns, ensuring that crafters can approach this intermediate project with confidence.