Sirdar Capture The Flag Cardi Cardigan Crochet Pattern

Sirdar Capture The Flag Cardi - Crochet Cardigan for Children

What is Being Made

The Capture The Flag Cardi is an intermediate-level crochet cardigan designed for children aged 3 to 7 years. This garment features a button-front closure and comes in five size options, with chest measurements ranging from 59 cm (23¼") for age 3 years up to 69 cm (27¼") for age 7 years. The cardigan is part of the Sirdar Snuggly collection, specifically created using Snuggly Replay yarn in soft, marled color shades that evoke nostalgic childhood aesthetics.

Crochet Techniques and Stitches

This pattern employs Linen Stitch as the primary stitch technique, which creates a textured, woven appearance characteristic of linen fabric. The gauge for this project is measured at 22 stitches and 21 rows over a 10 cm (4") square when working in Linen Stitch. The intermediate difficulty level indicates that crocheters should be comfortable with fundamental crochet techniques and stitch variations before attempting this design.

Construction and Design Details

The cardigan features a multi-color design utilizing three coordinating yarn shades designated as Yarn A, Yarn B, and Yarn C. The color blocking creates visual interest across the garment, with specific shade recommendations including Hide-Out Green (shade 130), Blast-Off Blue (shade 129), Bunny Hop Blue (shade 108), and Pogo Purple (shade 115). The garment includes button closures, with 4 buttons required for sizes 3-6 years and 5 buttons for the 7-year size.

Yarn and Materials

This pattern calls for Sirdar Snuggly Replay, a double knitting (DK) weight yarn in 50g balls. The yarn composition is a comfortable cotton blend specifically designed for children's wear. Snuggly Replay is described as lightweight, washable, and kind to tender skin, making it ideal for everyday children's garments. Yarn requirements vary by size: sizes 3-4 years require 2 balls each of Yarns A, B, and C; sizes 5-6 years require 3 balls of Yarn A and 2 balls each of Yarns B and C; size 7 years requires 3 balls of each yarn color.

Finished Measurements

• Age 3 years: Chest 59 cm (23¼"), Width 63 cm (24¾"), Full Length 38 cm (15"), Sleeve Length 28 cm (11")
• Age 4 years: Chest 61 cm (24"), Width 65 cm (25½"), Full Length 40 cm (15¾"), Sleeve Length 30 cm (11¾")
• Age 5 years: Chest 64 cm (25¼"), Width 68 cm (26¾"), Full Length 42 cm (16½"), Sleeve Length 32 cm (12½")
• Age 6 years: Chest 66 cm (26"), Width 70 cm (27½"), Full Length 44 cm (17¼"), Sleeve Length 34 cm (13½")
• Age 7 years: Chest 69 cm (27¼"), Width 74 cm (29¼"), Full Length 46 cm (18"), Sleeve Length 36 cm (14")

About Sirdar Snuggly

Sirdar, established in West Yorkshire in 1880, is a British yarn company with a heritage of hand knitting expertise spanning generations. The Snuggly brand is specifically trusted for keeping children warm and comfortable. Every Snuggly yarn undergoes rigorous testing to ensure it is gentle on babies' and children's tender skin while maintaining softness through repeated washing. The Snuggly Replay collection represents a contemporary approach to children's knitwear, translating nostalgic childhood fashion into modern, cool designs that appeal to today's young wearers.