Short and Long Sleeved Cardigans in Sirdar Touch - 7920 - Downloadable PDF

Short and Long Sleeved Cardigans in Sirdar Touch – Pattern 7920

Pattern 7920 from Sirdar offers knitters two classic cardigan designs in one downloadable PDF: a long sleeved cardigan and a short sleeved cardigan. Both are rated as beginner level and are worked in Sirdar Touch, a super chunky yarn that knits up quickly and produces a beautifully soft, cosy fabric. Whether you are new to knitting or simply looking for a satisfying, fast-to-finish project, these cardigans are an excellent choice.

Sizes and Fit

Both cardigans are available in six sizes, designed to fit bust measurements from 61/66 cm (24/26 in) up to 112/117 cm (44/46 in). The actual finished measurements range from 69 cm (27¼ in) to 122 cm (48 in), providing a comfortable, relaxed fit across the full size range. Full lengths range from 40 cm (15¾ in) for the smallest size up to 64 cm (25¼ in) for the largest.

The Long Sleeved Cardigan

The long sleeved version is a timeless, wardrobe-staple cardigan with full-length sleeves. Sleeve lengths range from 33 cm (13 in) in the smallest size up to 48 cm (19 in) in the largest, and the pattern notes that sleeve length is adjustable, making it easy to customise the fit. This design is ideal for cooler months or anyone wanting a more substantial, layering piece.

Materials – Long Sleeved Cardigan

• Yarn: Sirdar Touch, shade 015 (colour reference F049), in 100g balls
• Yarn quantity: 4 balls (smallest size) up to 9 balls (largest size)
• Needles: 1 pair 10mm (UK 000 / USA 15) knitting needles and 1 pair 8mm (UK 0 / USA 11) knitting needles
• Notions: 1 button

The Short Sleeved Cardigan

The short sleeved version shares the same classic silhouette but features very short cap sleeves of just 2 cm (¾ in) across all sizes, giving it a lighter, more relaxed feel that is perfect for transitional weather or layering over other garments. It uses slightly less yarn than the long sleeved version, making it a particularly economical project.

Materials – Short Sleeved Cardigan

• Yarn: Sirdar Touch, shade 016 (colour reference F049), in 100g balls
• Yarn quantity: 3 balls (smallest size) up to 8 balls (largest size)
• Needles: 1 pair 10mm (UK 000 / USA 15) knitting needles and 1 pair 8mm (UK 0 / USA 11) knitting needles
• Notions: 1 button

Techniques and Construction

Both cardigans are constructed in separate pieces — a back, a left front, a right front, and sleeves — which are then seamed together. This is a traditional flat-knitting approach that is well suited to beginners, as each piece is worked individually and the construction is straightforward. Stitches are cast on using the thumb method, a simple and reliable cast-on technique that creates a neat, slightly stretchy edge.

Shaping is worked at the armholes by decreasing one stitch at each end of every row over a set number of rows, creating a clean, tailored armhole. The left front and back are worked to specific lengths before armhole shaping begins, ensuring accurate proportions across all sizes.

Stitches Used

• Stocking stitch (st-st): The main fabric of both cardigans is