Sirdar Collared Blazer and Girl's Channel-Style Jacket

Sirdar Collared Blazer and Girl's Channel-Style Jacket

What is Being Made

This downloadable crochet pattern provides instructions for two coordinating garments designed for infants and young children from birth to 7 years old: a Collared Blazer and a Girl's Channel-Style Jacket. Both pieces are structured cardigans suitable for layering over everyday clothing, with tailored construction and professional finishing details including collar shaping and button closures.

Garment Specifications and Sizing

The pattern includes six size options accommodating ages 0-6 months through 6-7 years. Chest measurements range from 41cm (16 inches) for newborns to 66cm (26 inches) for the largest size, with actual finished measurements providing ease for comfortable wear. Full length varies from 23cm (9 inches) for the smallest size to 38cm (15 inches) for the largest. Sleeve length is adjustable and ranges from 15cm (6 inches) to 33cm (13 inches) depending on size.

Crochet Techniques Used

Both jackets are constructed using bottom-up construction, meaning pieces are worked from the lower edge upward. The garments are worked flat in individual pieces rather than in the round, allowing for precise shaping and seaming. Pieces are seamed together after completion, creating professional joins between front panels, back panel, and sleeves. This construction method provides excellent stitch definition and allows for careful blocking and finishing.

Crochet Stitches and Pattern Details

The pattern employs fundamental crochet stitches worked to a specific tension. Double crochet (single crochet in US terminology) forms the primary fabric structure, creating a dense, durable textile suitable for children's wear. Treble stitches (double crochet in US terminology) are incorporated to add texture and visual interest to the channel-style design elements. The pattern includes decrease techniques using dc2tog (double crochet together) and tr2tog (treble together) for shaping armholes, necklines, and sleeve caps. Chain stitches create foundation edges and buttonholes, while slip stitches join rounds and finish edges. The pattern specifies working to a tension of 14 stitches and 12 rows over 10cm (4 inches) to ensure proper garment fit and drape.

Materials and Yarn Requirements

Both jackets are designed to be worked in Sirdar Snuggly Doodle DK, a double knitting weight yarn. The Round Neck Jacket requires 2-5 50g balls depending on size (shades 200 or 203), while the Blazer requires the same yardage in shade 205. The pattern notes that these designs are also suitable for several alternative Sirdar DK-weight yarns including Snuggly DK, Snuggly Baby Bamboo DK, Snuggly Rascal DK, Snuggly Spots DK, Snuggly Baby Pattercake DK, and Snuggly Pearls DK, though yarn amounts may vary with yarn substitution. A 5.00mm crochet hook (UK size 6, US size H/8) is required to achieve the specified tension. Each jacket requires 6-8 buttons depending on size for front closures.

Pattern Format and Content

This is a downloadable PDF pattern containing complete written instructions using UK crochet terminology with US equivalents provided in brackets throughout. The pattern includes detailed abbreviations, tension specifications, and measurement charts for all six sizes, allowing crafters to select and circle their desired size before beginning. Instructions progress logically through left front, right front, back panel, sleeves, and finishing details including collar attachment and button placement.