Sirdar Coastal Path Cardigan Knitting Pattern

Sirdar Coastal Path Cardigan

What Is Being Made

The Sirdar Coastal Path Cardigan (Design No. 10696) is a button-front cardigan inspired by walks in the Yorkshire landscape. This knitted garment is available in six sizes ranging from 81–137cm chest (32–54 inches), making it suitable for a wide range of body measurements. The cardigan features a classic construction with long sleeves and a full-length body, designed to be both stylish and practical for countryside wear.

Techniques Used

This cardigan is constructed using fundamental knitting techniques suitable for intermediate crafters. The pattern employs a straightforward approach to garment assembly, with pieces knitted flat before being sewn together. The design incorporates textured stitches that work beautifully with the tweed-like yarn, allowing the richly nepped fiber to showcase its rustic character. The cardigan is finished with six buttons for closure, and the construction method takes advantage of the yarn's natural texture to add visual interest without requiring complex stitch patterns.

Stitches Used

While the full stitch breakdown is not detailed in the available pattern excerpt, the design utilizes plain knits combined with textured stitches that complement the Haworth Tweed yarn's distinctive nepped texture. The pattern is marked as "EASY," indicating that stitches remain accessible to knitters with basic skills. The tweed-like quality of the finished fabric comes from both the yarn composition and the straightforward stitch selection, creating a soft fabric with inherent visual depth.

Materials

Yarn: Sirdar Haworth Tweed Double Knitting (DK weight), a cotton-rich acrylic blend. The cardigan uses two complementary shades: Shade 908 (Bronte Bronze) and Shade 910 (Harewood Chestnut). Yarn quantities vary by size, ranging from 7 balls for smaller sizes (S and M) to 10 balls for larger sizes (XXL and XXXL). Each ball contains 50 grams of yarn.

Needles: One pair of 5½mm knitting needles (UK size 5 / USA size 9).

Notions: Six buttons for the front closure.

About Sirdar Haworth Tweed Yarn

Sirdar Haworth Tweed is specifically designed to knit into a soft tweed-like fabric with a rustic aesthetic. The yarn's richly nepped shades—inspired by the Yorkshire Dales—add texture and visual interest to plain knits. The fiber blend combines cool, comfortable natural cotton with acrylic, creating lighter garments that maintain their shape well. This composition makes the yarn particularly suitable for summer makes and everyday wear, while the tweed texture adds a countryside character perfect for the Coastal Path design inspiration.

Garment Specifications

• Chest Measurements: S/M (81–97cm / 32–38"), L (102–107cm / 40–42"), XL (112–117cm / 44–46"), XXL (122–127cm / 48–50"), XXXL (132–137cm / 52–54")
• Full Length: Ranges from 55cm (21¾") for size S to 65cm (25½") for size XXXL
• Sleeve Length: Approximately 43–44cm (17–17¼") across all sizes
• Button Count: Six buttons across all sizes

Design Heritage

Established in West Yorkshire in 1880, Sirdar brings a rich hand-knitting heritage to this design. The Coastal Path Cardigan is part of Sirdar's collection inspired by walks in the Yorkshire landscape, connecting the maker to generations of families who have grown up wearing Sirdar hand-knitting yarns. The pattern reflects both traditional knitting values and contemporary styling, making it a timeless addition to any hand-knitter's wardrobe.