Sirdar Captain Five Star Sweater Jumper Knitting Pattern
By Sirdar Snuggly
Specifications
| Brand: | Sirdar Snuggly |
| Yarn Weight: | DK | Light Worsted |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Pages: | 8 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
| Finished Size: | To Fit Age: 3 Years to 7 Years |
| Needles Required: | 3.25mm (US 3) & 4.00mm (US 6) Single Point Needles |
| Pattern Code: | 2621 |
| Featured Products: | Sirdar Snuggly Replay Yarn - Cotton DK |
Product Description
Sirdar Captain Five Star Sweater is sure to rate at least five stars with the superhero fan in your life! Kids will enjoy having an everyday sweater that has a heroic flair, and you'll love knowing they will be comfortable no matter what they have on deck for their day. Snuggly Replay is a soft and machine-washable blend of cotton and acrylic that comes in a wide range of kid-approved colors—both for their hero side and their alter egos! This classic pullover has a crew neck, set-in sleeves, and color and texture blocking on the yoke and sleeve tops. A superstar emblem on the pocket is a perfect finishing touch, and the motif can be added with intarsia as you knit the pocket or with duplicate stitch during finishing. Pullover is knit flat in pieces from the bottom up and seamed. Flex your super knitting power and give a special kid their new favorite sweater! Pocket star motif is charted only.
Skill Level: Easy
Sizes: to fit 3 (4, 5, 6, 7) years
Finished Measurements:
Chest –25½ (26, 27½, 28¼, 29¼)”
Length to back neck – 15¾ (16½, 17¼, 18, 19)”
Sleeve length – 11 (11¾, 12½, 13½, 14)”
Yarn Requirements: Sirdar Snuggly Replay (50% Cotton/ 50% Acrylic; 50g/164yds)
Color A – 3 (3, 3, 4, 4) skeins, shown in #116 Race Car Red
Color B – 2 skeins (all sizes), shown in #129 Blast-Off Blue
Color C – small amount for star motif, shown in #100 Whizz Kid White
Needles:
US 3 (3.25mm) single points
US 6 (4.00mm) single points
Gauge: 22 sts and 28 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch with US 6 (4.00mm) needles
Sirdar Captain Five Star Sweater in Snuggly Replay
What is Being Made
The Sirdar Captain Five Star Sweater (Design No 2621) is a child's knitted pullover sweater designed for ages 3-7 years. This garment is part of the Super Hero Daywear collection, created to appeal to growing children with contemporary designs that coordinate easily with store-bought clothing. The sweater comes in two colorway options: Race Car Red (shade 116) and Blast-Off Blue (shade 129), allowing for mix-and-match styling possibilities within the collection.
Garment Specifications and Sizing
The sweater is available in five size options spanning ages 3 to 7 years, with the following measurements:
- Age 3 years: 59 cm (23¼") chest, 65 cm (25½") width, 40 cm (15¾") full length, 28 cm (11") sleeve length
- Age 4 years: 61 cm (24") chest, 66 cm (26") width, 42 cm (16½") full length, 30 cm (11¾") sleeve length
- Age 5 years: 64 cm (25¼") chest, 70 cm (27½") width, 44 cm (17¼") full length, 32 cm (12½") sleeve length
- Age 6 years: 66 cm (26") chest, 72 cm (28¼") width, 46 cm (18") full length, 34 cm (13½") sleeve length
- Age 7 years: 69 cm (27¼") chest, 74 cm (29¼") width, 48 cm (19") full length, 36 cm (14") sleeve length
Knitting Techniques and Stitches
This beginner-level pattern employs fundamental knitting techniques suitable for those new to garment construction. The sweater utilizes two primary stitch patterns to create visual interest and texture:
- Stocking Stitch: The main stitch used throughout most of the garment, creating the smooth, classic knit fabric appearance
- Double Moss Stitch: A textured stitch incorporated into the design for decorative detail and variation
The pattern has been triple-checked by Sirdar to guarantee success when using the specified Snuggly Replay yarn, making it reliable for knitters at the beginner skill level.
Yarn and Materials Required
The sweater is knitted using Sirdar Snuggly Replay Double Knitting (DK) yarn, a weight specifically designed for children's garments. Snuggly Replay is the successor to Snuggly DK, Britain's favourite baby yarn, and has been reformulated to create contemporary designs that appeal to children ages 3-7 years.
Yarn quantities vary by size:
- Yarn A (Race Car Red shade 116 or Blast-Off Blue shade 129): 3 balls for ages 3-5 years, 4 balls for ages 6-7 years (50g balls)
- Yarn B (contrasting shade): 2 balls for all sizes (50g balls)
The gauge is 22 stitches and 28 rows over 10 cm (4") when working in Stocking Stitch and Double Moss Stitch. Knitters will need 1 pair of 4mm (UK size 8 / USA size 6) knitting needles to complete this project.
About Sirdar and Snuggly Replay
Sirdar is an established British yarn company founded in West Yorkshire in 1880, bringing over a century of hand knitting heritage to contemporary patterns. Snuggly Replay represents the brand's commitment to modern children's fashion, offering designs that children actually want to wear while providing knitters with reliable, high-quality yarn and thoroughly tested patterns. This downloadable PDF pattern is protected for personal and non-commercial use only.
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