Sirdar Hot House Flowers Cardigan Knitting Pattern
By Sirdar
Specifications
| Brand: | Sirdar |
| Yarn Weight: | Aran |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Pages: | 8 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
| Finished Size: | S (M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL) to fit 32–34 (36–38, 40–42, 44–46, 48–50, 52–54)” chest |
| Techniques and Construction: | Bottom Up, Seamed, Worked Flat |
| Needles Required: | US 6 (4.00mm) single points and 40” circular and US 8 (5.00mm) single points |
| Pattern Code: | 10715 |
Product Description
The Sirdar 10715 Hot House Flowers Cardigan has a beautiful allover lace pattern that lends a feminine feel to the finished sweater. Along with the feather and fan lace, your finished cardi gets a boost from the self-striping colorways of Jewelspun yarn. This machine-washable acrylic yarn has handspun-inspired colors that shift effortlessly as you work. The Hot House Flowers Cardigan is knit flat in pieces from the bottom up with the short sleeves knit flat separately and sewn in during finishing. A narrow garter stitch neckband and a single hook and eye closure are the final details that have your cardi ready to add vibrant color and easy style to any outfit! Lace pattern is written out only.
Finished Measurements:
Chest – 41 (45¼, 50, 54¼, 59, 63½)”
Length – 22 (22¾, 22¾, 24½, 25¼, 26)”
Sleeve Length – 7” (all sizes)
Yarn Requirements: 2 (3, 3, 3, 3, 3) balls Sirdar Jewelspun (100% Acrylic; 200g/546yds), shown in #848 Glowing Garnet
Gauge: 21 sts and 27 rows = 4” in pattern with US 8 (5.00mm) needles
Sirdar Hot House Flowers Cardigan
What is Being Made
The Sirdar Hot House Flowers Cardigan (Design No. 10715) is an intermediate-level knitted cardigan available in six sizes ranging from 81cm to 137cm chest measurement (32 inches to 54 inches). This garment features a classic cardigan silhouette with a full-length button front, making it a versatile layering piece suitable for various occasions and seasons.
Construction Method and Techniques
This cardigan is constructed using a bottom-up, seamed, and worked-flat approach. The pattern pieces are knitted individually in a flat construction method, then carefully seamed together to create the finished garment. This traditional construction technique allows for precise shaping and a professional finish, making it an ideal project for intermediate knitters looking to develop their seaming and garment assembly skills.
Stitches and Stitch Work
While specific stitch details are referenced in the pattern instructions, the cardigan utilizes fundamental knitting stitches appropriate for an aran-weight yarn construction. The pattern is designed to showcase the beautiful hand-spun appearance of the Jewelspun yarn, with stitch selection that complements the yarn's opulent coloring and texture.
Yarn and Materials
This cardigan is designed specifically for Sirdar Jewelspun in aran weight, shade 848 Glowing Garnet. The Jewelspun yarn blends rich, gem-like colors to create a hand-spun aesthetic while maintaining the practicality of modern yarn care requirements. Yarn quantities vary by size, requiring between 2 to 3 balls of 200g Jewelspun yarn depending on the chosen size.
Knitting needles required include 5mm (UK size 6 / USA size 8) needles for the main fabric and 4mm (UK size 8 / USA size 6) needles for ribbed edgings and cuffs. These needle sizes are essential for achieving the correct gauge and fabric drape specified in the pattern.
Design Heritage and Quality Assurance
Created by Sirdar, a British yarn company established in West Yorkshire in 1880, this pattern benefits from generations of hand-knitting expertise. Sirdar triple-checks every pattern to guarantee successful results when using recommended Sirdar yarns, ensuring that knitters can confidently complete this intermediate project with professional-quality outcomes.
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