Sirdar Hide Out Hoodie Jumper Knitting Pattern

Sirdar Hide Out Hoodie: Beginner Knitting Pattern for Children

What Is Being Made

The Sirdar Hide Out Hoodie (Design No. 2587) is a cozy hooded sweater designed for children aged 3 to 7 years. This knitted garment combines comfort and contemporary style, featuring a relaxed fit perfect for everyday wear. The hoodie is available in multiple colorways using soft, marled shades that evoke nostalgic childhood aesthetics while appealing to modern tastes. The pattern includes sizing for chest measurements ranging from 59 cm to 69 cm, with corresponding full length measurements from 39 cm to 47 cm.

Knitting Techniques and Construction

This beginner-friendly pattern uses straightforward knitting construction methods suitable for those new to garment making. The design has been triple-checked by Sirdar to guarantee success, making it an excellent choice for knitters building their skills. The hoodie is worked in stocking stitch, the fundamental knit stitch pattern that creates a smooth, uniform fabric ideal for children's clothing. The garment is constructed using the flat knitting method, with pieces that are subsequently seamed together to form the finished hoodie.

Stitches Used

The primary stitch throughout this pattern is stocking stitch (also known as stockinette stitch), which alternates knit and purl rows to create the characteristic smooth front surface and textured reverse side. This classic stitch is fundamental to knitting and provides excellent drape and comfort for children's garments. The gauge for this pattern is 22 stitches and 28 rows over 10 cm (4 inches) in stocking stitch, which is essential information for achieving proper fit and finished measurements.

Materials: Yarn and Needles

The Sirdar Hide Out Hoodie is designed to be knitted with Sirdar Snuggly Replay Double Knitting yarn, a specially formulated yarn created specifically for children. Snuggly Replay is a cotton blend yarn available in soft, marled shades including Base Camp Brown (shade 125), Blast-Off Blue (shade 129), Replay Grey (shade 103), and Midnight Snack (shade 121). The yarn has been rigorously tested to ensure it is gentle on sensitive skin and remains soft through repeated washing, making it ideal for everyday children's wear.

Yarn quantities vary by size: sizes 3 and 4 years require 3 balls of Yarn A and 2 balls each of Yarns B and C, plus 1 ball of Yarn D; sizes 5, 6, and 7 years require 4 balls of Yarn A and 2 balls each of Yarns B and C, plus 1 ball of Yarn D. The pattern specifies double knitting weight yarn, which is a standard medium weight suitable for creating garments with good structure and drape.

While specific needle sizes are referenced in the complete pattern instructions, double knitting yarn typically works well with needles in the 3.75 mm to 4.5 mm range, though knitters should always follow the specific needle recommendations provided in their pattern copy to achieve the correct gauge.

Design Heritage and Quality Assurance

Sirdar, established in West Yorkshire in 1880, brings over a century of British yarn manufacturing expertise to this design. The Sirdar Snuggly brand is specifically trusted by families for creating warm, comfortable garments for children. Every yarn in the Snuggly line undergoes rigorous testing to guarantee quality and safety for young wearers. The Hide Out Hoodie pattern reflects this commitment to excellence, with Sirdar's triple-check quality assurance process ensuring that knitters can complete this project with confidence.