Sirdar - 10913 - Root System Rib Cardigan - Loveful Bio Blend

This stylish Root System Rib Cardigan in Loveful Bio Blend is inspired by leaf veins and root structures. This knitting pattern features interesting shaping that creates a travelling stitch effect on the body and raglan. The rib continues to the hem, without cinching, for a relaxed modern silhouette. 

Feel-good Loveful Bio Blend is the first hand-knitting yarn made with CiCLO® technology to help reduce the impact of microplastic pollution.

You Will Also Need: 1 Pair of 4mm (UK8 - USA6) Knitting Needles, 1 Pair of 3.25mm (UK10 - USA3) Knitting Needles and Stitch Holders. 18mm Buttons.

Skill Level: Advanced

Picture on the pattern is knitted in Sirdar Loveful Bioblend in the shade 105.

What is Bioblend?

Traditional man-made fibres like acrylic and polyester can take over 100 years to break down, while natural fibres such as wool and cotton decompose in just a few years. 

The clever people at Sirdar have found a solution - their revolutionary new Loveful Bio Blend yarn blends recycled polyester (from post-consumer bottles) with wool, enhanced with a special additive that enables the polyester to break down at the same rate as natural fibres! CiCLO® is a sustainable textile additive designed to attract naturally occurring microbes to man-made fibres (specifically polyester and nylon) to enable biodegradation. It is used to make synthetic materials behave more like natural fibres when they end up in the environment, helping to reduce the persistence of microplastic pollution. Importantly, it does this without compromising performance, softness or durability and, of course, it still feels incredible to work with!