Sirdar Event Edge-to-Edge Cardigan Knitting Pattern

Sirdar Event Edge-to-Edge Cardigan in Jewelspun Ombre

What is Being Made

The Sirdar Event Edge-to-Edge Cardigan (Design No. 10839) is a beginner-friendly knitted cardigan featuring a flattering edge-to-edge construction. This design is available in seven sizes ranging from XS (71-76cm chest) to XXXL (132-137cm chest), with finished lengths varying from 54cm to 66cm. The cardigan showcases the beautiful ombre colour gradient of Sirdar Jewelspun Ombre yarn, creating a sophisticated garment with softly graduated colour transitions that shift from one shade to another throughout the piece.

Yarn and Materials

This pattern is designed specifically for Sirdar Jewelspun Ombre Aran yarn. The yarn comes in 400g balls, which are substantial enough to minimise joining and help create a true ombre effect across the finished garment. The pattern calls for shade 102 Crimson Sunset, one of six gorgeous shade-shifting colours available in the Jewelspun Ombre range, which also includes Rainbow Glow, Citrus Sky, Ocean Blue, Violet Dawn, and Silvery Moon. Most sizes require 2 balls of yarn (size XS requires only 1 ball). Knitting needles required are 5mm (UK6 – USA8) for the main fabric and 4mm (UK8 – USA6) for ribbing or edge work, along with stitch holders for managing stitches during construction.

Techniques and Construction

The edge-to-edge construction method is a key feature of this cardigan design. This technique creates a neat, finished appearance at the front edges without requiring additional finishing or button bands, making it an excellent choice for beginners. The pattern takes advantage of the unique properties of Jewelspun Ombre yarn, where each 400g ball begins at a slightly different point in the colour gradient. This means every finished cardigan will be truly one-of-a-kind, with individually personalised colour transitions. The design is classified as Easy difficulty, making it accessible to knitters new to cardigan construction.

Stitches Used

While specific stitch details are not fully detailed in the provided pattern excerpt, the construction employs standard knitting techniques appropriate for an Aran-weight yarn cardigan. The pattern includes ribbed sections worked on the smaller 4mm needles, which provide elasticity and structure at cuffs and edges. The main fabric is worked on 5mm needles in what would typically be stocking stitch or similar fundamental knitting stitches suitable for showcasing the beautiful colour gradations of the Jewelspun Ombre yarn.

Design Features and Sizing

The Sirdar Event Edge-to-Edge Cardigan offers comprehensive sizing to suit a wide range of body types. Chest measurements range from 71-76cm for XS through to 132-137cm for XXXL. The full length varies from 54cm (21¼ inches) for the smallest size to 66cm (26 inches) for the largest, with sleeve lengths ranging from 45cm to 47cm depending on size. This range ensures a flattering fit across all body shapes while maintaining consistent proportions throughout the size scale.

About Sirdar and Jewelspun Ombre

Sirdar is an established British yarn company founded in West Yorkshire in 1880, renowned for colourful yarn innovation and a rich heritage of fashionable knit and crochet design. The Jewelspun Ombre collection brings the popular ombre fashion trend to hand knitting through carefully dyed yarn that creates softly graduated colour transitions. The substantial 400g ball size is specifically designed to minimise yarn joining, allowing knitters to create projects with seamless colour flow. Sirdar guarantees pattern success when using their recommended yarns, and all patterns are triple-checked before publication.