Sirdar Hooded Jacket Cardigan Knitting Pattern

Sirdar Hooded Jacket (Design N° 2547)

What is Being Made

This is a hooded jacket designed for children aged 3 to 7 years. The garment features a hood and button front closure, making it a practical layering piece for everyday wear. The jacket is available in five size options, with chest measurements ranging from 59 cm (23¼") for 3-year-olds to 69 cm (27¼") for 7-year-olds. Full length measurements span from 42 cm (16½") to 50 cm (19¾") depending on the child's age.

Techniques Used

This knitting pattern employs bottom-up construction, meaning the jacket is worked from the lower edge upward. The garment is worked flat on needles rather than in the round, and pieces are seamed together to create the finished jacket. This traditional approach allows for straightforward shaping and makes it accessible for intermediate-level knitters. The pattern includes detailed instructions for creating the hood and integrating the button bands during assembly.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The primary stitch used throughout this design is stocking stitch (also known as stockinette stitch), which creates a smooth, classic fabric with a distinctive V-pattern appearance on the right side. The gauge for this pattern is 22 stitches and 28 rows per 10 cm (4 inches) in stocking stitch, which is essential for achieving proper fit and sizing. This consistent gauge ensures that the finished measurements match the specifications provided for each age group.

Materials and Yarn

The jacket is knitted using Sirdar Snuggly Replay, a double knitting (DK) weight yarn specifically designed for children. This yarn is a cotton blend that is lightweight, washable, and gentle on sensitive skin. Each ball contains 50 grams of yarn. The pattern calls for 5 to 7 balls depending on the chosen size: 5 balls for ages 3 and 4 years, 6 balls for ages 5 and 6 years, and 7 balls for age 7 years. The featured shade is 112 Leapfrog Green, though alternative colors are available including 103 Replay Grey, 104 Boogie Board Brown, and 113 Time-out Teal.

The pattern also requires 5 to 6 buttons (depending on size) with the reference Sirdar Elegant Button Code B5611-0059. Standard double knitting needles appropriate for DK weight yarn are needed to work the pattern.

About Sirdar Snuggly Replay

Snuggly Replay is Sirdar's newest yarn collection created specifically for children. The yarn features soft, marled shades inspired by nostalgic childhood favorites, combining comfort with contemporary style. As part of the Sirdar Snuggly range, this yarn has been rigorously tested to ensure it remains soft and gentle through repeated washing, making it ideal for everyday children's garments that require frequent laundering.

Pattern Information

This is an intermediate-level knitting pattern, suitable for knitters with some experience in garment construction. The pattern is provided as a downloadable PDF and includes detailed instructions for all five size options. Sirdar patterns are triple-checked to guarantee success, providing confidence for knitters working with this design.