Sirdar 4927 Sweaters Jumper Knitting Pattern

Sirdar 4927 Snuggly Doodle DK Sweaters

What is Being Made

Sirdar 4927 is a collection of four distinct sweater designs for infants and young children, ranging from birth to 7 years old. The pattern includes four neckline variations: Round Neck Sweater, Roll Neck Sweater, V Neck Sweater, and Wrap Neck Sweater. Each design is worked in Sirdar Snuggly Doodle DK yarn, with six size options to accommodate growing children from newborn through age 7 years.

Garment Specifications and Sizing

The sweaters are available in six age-based sizes with the following measurements:

• 0-6 months: To fit chest 41cm (16in), actual measurement 45cm (17¾in), full length 24cm (9½in), adjustable sleeve length 15cm (6in)
• 6-12 months: To fit chest 46cm (18in), actual measurement 50cm (19¾in), full length 28cm (11in), adjustable sleeve length 17cm (6½in)
• 1-2 years: To fit chest 51cm (20in), actual measurement 55cm (21¾in), full length 32cm (12½in), adjustable sleeve length 20cm (8in)
• 2-3 years: To fit chest 56cm (22in), actual measurement 60cm (23¾in), full length 38cm (15in), adjustable sleeve length 24cm (9½in)
• 4-5 years: To fit chest 61cm (24in), actual measurement 65cm (25½in), full length 42cm (16½in), adjustable sleeve length 29cm (11½in)
• 6-7 years: To fit chest 66cm (26in), actual measurement 70cm (27½in), full length 48cm (19in), adjustable sleeve length 33cm (13in)

Construction Techniques

These sweaters are worked flat on straight needles and feature seamed construction, meaning pieces are knitted separately and then sewn together. The garments are worked bottom-up, beginning with the ribbed welts at the lower edges and progressing upward toward the neckline. This construction method allows for easy customization of sleeve length, which is noted as adjustable throughout the pattern. Decreasing shaping is worked at side seams on alternating rows to create the fitted silhouette appropriate for children's wear.

Stitches and Stitch Techniques

The primary stitch used throughout these sweaters is stocking stitch (also called stockinette stitch), which creates a smooth, classic fabric ideal for children's garments. Ribbed edgings at the cuffs, hem, and necklines provide elasticity and structure. The pattern incorporates standard knitting abbreviations and techniques including:

• Knit (k) and purl (p) stitches for ribbing and stocking stitch
• Decreasing (dec) worked at each end of alternating rows to shape the armholes and create fitted seams
• Increasing (inc) using the m1 (make one) technique, which involves picking up the loop between the last and next stitch and knitting into the back of this loop
• Stitch holders used to hold stitches in place while working other sections, particularly useful for neckline shaping

Materials and Yarn Requirements

Each sweater design requires Sirdar Snuggly Doodle DK yarn in specific color shades:

• Round Neck Sweater: Shade 206, requiring 2-6 balls of 50g depending on size (2 balls for 0-6 months, increasing to 6 balls for 6-7 years)
• Roll Neck Sweater: Shade 204, requiring 2-5 balls of 50g
• V Neck Sweater: Shade 200, requiring 2-5 balls of 50g
• Wrap Neck Sweater: Shade 205, requiring 2-6 balls of 50g