Sirdar Orange Segment Wide Neck Sweater Knitting Pattern

Sirdar Orange Segment Wide Neck Sweater in Snuggly Replay

What is Being Made

This is a children's sweater designed for ages 3 to 7 years, featuring a distinctive wide neck opening. The garment is crafted in Sirdar Snuggly Replay, a soft cotton-blend yarn available in marled shades including Orange Squashed (shade 111), Tangerine Twist (117), Banana Split (110), and Blast-off Berry (106). The sweater is part of Sirdar's nostalgic collection of cool knits for children, combining comfort with contemporary design appeal.

Techniques Used

This intermediate-level knitting pattern employs a bottom-up construction method, meaning the sweater is knitted starting from the lower edge and working upward toward the neckline. The garment is worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, and pieces are seamed together after completion. This approach allows for precise shaping and a professional finish on the wide neck feature.

Stitches Used

The primary stitch throughout the sweater is stocking stitch, which creates a smooth, classic fabric ideal for children's everyday wear. The pattern includes a decorative sleeve pattern that adds visual interest to the arms. A charted design element is incorporated, indicated by the 98-row chart provided in the pattern instructions, allowing knitters to follow a visual representation of stitch placement and pattern repeats.

Materials

The sweater is knitted using Sirdar Snuggly Replay Double Knitting yarn, a lightweight yet durable cotton-blend fiber specifically developed for children. The yarn is washable and designed to remain soft and gentle through repeated laundering. Yarn requirements vary by size: 4 balls for ages 3–4 years, 5 balls for ages 5–6 years, and 6 balls for age 7 years. Knitters will need appropriate needles for double knitting weight yarn to achieve the specified gauge of 22 stitches and 28 rows over 10 cm (4 inches) in stocking stitch.

Sizing and Measurements

• Age 3 years: Chest 59 cm (23¼"), Full Length 40 cm (15¾"), Sleeve Length 28 cm (11")
• Age 4 years: Chest 61 cm (24"), Full Length 42 cm (16½"), Sleeve Length 30 cm (11¾")
• Age 5 years: Chest 64 cm (25¼"), Full Length 44 cm (17¼"), Sleeve Length 32 cm (12½")
• Age 6 years: Chest 66 cm (26"), Full Length 46 cm (18"), Sleeve Length 34 cm (13½")
• Age 7 years: Chest 69 cm (27¼"), Full Length 48 cm (19"), Sleeve Length 36 cm (14")

About Sirdar Snuggly Replay

Sirdar Snuggly Replay is a specially formulated yarn created for children, combining comfort with contemporary style. The yarn features soft, marled shades that evoke nostalgic childhood aesthetics while remaining practical for modern family life. As a cotton-blend fiber, it offers breathability and durability, making it suitable for frequent washing and active play. Every Sirdar Snuggly yarn undergoes rigorous testing to ensure it is gentle on sensitive skin and maintains its softness through repeated laundering, meeting the brand's commitment to quality and safety for young wearers.