Sirdar Coast & Country Cardigan Knitting Pattern

Sirdar Coast & Country Cardigan

What Is Being Made

The Sirdar Coast & Country Cardigan (Design No. 10693) is an intermediate-level knitted cardigan inspired by the Yorkshire landscape and countryside. This garment is available in six sizes ranging from 81–137 cm chest (32–54 inches), making it suitable for a wide range of body measurements. The cardigan features a classic button-front construction with long sleeves and is designed to be a versatile layering piece that combines style with comfort.

Yarn & Materials

This cardigan is knitted using Sirdar Haworth Tweed yarn in Double Knitting weight. Haworth Tweed is a cotton-rich acrylic blend that creates lighter garments while maintaining excellent shape retention. The yarn produces a distinctive soft tweed-like fabric with richly nepped shades that add rustic texture and visual interest to plain knits and textured stitches. The blend of natural cotton with acrylic makes this yarn ideal for comfortable, breathable garments suitable for various seasons. The pattern recommends using authentic Sirdar yarns to guarantee success.

Seven different yarn colors are utilized across the design (Yarn A through Yarn G), with shade options including 909, 904, 907, 910, 911, 905, 913, 906, and 908. Yarn quantities vary by size, ranging from single balls for smaller sizes to double balls for larger sizes, depending on the specific color.

Knitting Techniques & Stitches

As an intermediate-level pattern, the Sirdar Coast & Country Cardigan employs standard knitting construction techniques appropriate for knitters with foundational skills. The design utilizes Double Knitting weight yarn, which is worked on appropriately sized needles to create a fabric with good drape and structure. The pattern incorporates the textured qualities of Haworth Tweed yarn, allowing the nepped fiber content to enhance both plain knit sections and any textured stitch patterns used throughout the garment.

The cardigan construction includes typical sweater-building elements such as shaping for armholes, sleeve cap shaping, and button band finishing. The use of multiple yarn colors suggests colorwork or striping techniques that add visual interest while showcasing the rustic character of the Haworth Tweed yarn.

Size Range & Fit

• Size S: 81–86 cm chest (32–34 inches), 96 cm width, 53 cm full length
• Size M: 91–97 cm chest (36–38 inches), 107 cm width, 55 cm full length
• Size L: 102–107 cm chest (40–42 inches), 116 cm width, 57 cm full length
• Size XL: 112–117 cm chest (44–46 inches), 127 cm width, 59 cm full length
• Size XXL: 122–127 cm chest (48–50 inches), 136 cm width, 61 cm full length
• Size XXXL: 132–137 cm chest (52–54 inches), 147 cm width, 63 cm full length

Sleeve length remains consistent across most sizes at approximately 44–46 cm (17¼–18 inches), with minimal variation to accommodate different proportions.

About Sirdar

Sirdar is an established British yarn company founded in West Yorkshire in 1880, bringing over 140 years of hand knitting heritage to crafters. The brand has built its reputation on quality yarns and reliable patterns that have been trusted by generations of knitters. The Coast & Country collection draws inspiration from walks through the Yorkshire landscape, reflecting the company's deep connection to its regional roots and commitment to creating garments that combine practicality with countryside style.