Sirdar Deck Chair Striped Hoodie Jumper Knitting Pattern

Sirdar Deck Chair Striped Hoodie in Snuggly 100% Cotton

What is Being Made

The Sirdar Deck Chair Striped Hoodie (Design No. 2577) is a children's hooded sweater designed for ages 3 to 7 years. This intermediate-level knitting project features a classic striped pattern in contrasting colors, creating a cheerful deck chair aesthetic. The hoodie is crafted to provide comfortable, breathable wear for young children, with sizing options ranging from chest measurements of 59 cm (23¼") for 3-year-olds up to 69 cm (27¼") for 7-year-olds.

Techniques Used

This garment is constructed using several key knitting techniques that define its structure and appearance:

• Bottom-Up Construction: The hoodie is knitted from the bottom edge upward, allowing for straightforward shaping and adjustments as the piece grows
• Worked Flat: The main body and sleeves are knitted flat on straight needles rather than in the round, then seamed together for a finished appearance
• Seamed Assembly: Individual pieces are carefully seamed together to create the complete garment, providing structure and durability
• Striped Pattern: The distinctive deck chair stripes are created by alternating between two yarn colors (Smokey Blue and White) throughout the knitting, producing a bold, eye-catching design

Stitches and Stitch Details

While the pattern document does not specify individual stitch abbreviations in the provided excerpt, the garment is worked in double knitting weight yarn. Double knitting creates a smooth, even fabric with good stitch definition, making it ideal for displaying the striped color work. The pattern is rated as intermediate difficulty, indicating it involves more complex techniques than basic stockinette stitch, likely including shaping for armholes, neckline, and sleeve caps.

Materials: Yarn and Needles

This project uses Sirdar Snuggly 100% Cotton, a premium double knitting yarn specifically developed for baby and children's wear. The yarn is spun from pure cotton fiber, available in 24 color options, and is designed to remain soft and gentle through repeated machine washing. The pattern calls for:

• Yarn A (Shade 750 Smokey Blue): 4 to 6 balls of 50g depending on child's size
• Yarn B (Shade 762 White): 2 to 3 balls of 50g depending on child's size
• 4mm (UK8 – USA6) Knitting Needles: Used for the main fabric
• 3¼mm (UK10 – USA3) Knitting Needles: Used for ribbed edgings and cuffs to create elasticity
• 4mm Double Pointed Needles: Used for working the hood or neckline in the round
• Stitch Holder: For securing stitches during construction

Yarn Quality and Characteristics

Sirdar Snuggly 100% Cotton is engineered to retain softness, shape, and color through multiple washes, making it an excellent choice for children's garments. The yarn is breathable and gentle on delicate skin, backed by Sirdar's rigorous testing standards. Established in West Yorkshire in 1880, Sirdar brings generations of hand knitting heritage to this modern children's design, ensuring both quality and reliability.

Pattern Information

Design No. 2577 is an intermediate-level pattern that has been triple-checked by Sirdar to guarantee success for knitters with moderate experience. The downloadable PDF format allows crafters to access detailed instructions, schematic diagrams with measurements in both centimeters and inches, and color options for customization.