Sirdar V-Neck Cardigans Knitting Pattern

Sirdar V-Neck Cardigans in Snuggly DK

What Is Being Made

This downloadable knitting pattern from Sirdar presents three distinct cardigan designs for babies and young children, all crafted in Snuggly DK yarn. The pattern includes a Rolled Edge Cardigan, a V Neck Cardigan, and a Striped Cardigan, each available in six sizes ranging from 0-6 months through 6-7 years. These are classic button-front cardigans designed to fit chest measurements from 41cm (16 inches) to 66cm (26 inches), with full lengths ranging from approximately 24cm to 42cm depending on the child's age.

Knitting Techniques

These cardigans are constructed using bottom-up construction, meaning the garment pieces are knitted starting from the lower edges and working upward. The pieces are worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, creating individual front, back, and sleeve sections that are later seamed together. The Striped Cardigan incorporates stripe patterning throughout, alternating between main and contrast yarn shades to create visual interest. Shaping techniques include raglan armhole decreases and neckline shaping to achieve proper fit across the different size ranges.

Stitches Used

The primary stitch used throughout these cardigans is stocking stitch, which creates a smooth, classic fabric with a neat appearance on the right side. This fundamental knit stitch pattern is worked over the stated tension of 22 stitches and 28 rows to 10cm (4 inches), which is essential to achieve the correct finished measurements. The pattern employs standard knitting abbreviations including knit (k), purl (p), decrease (dec), increase (inc), yarn forward (yfwd), and yarn round needle (yrn) for shaping and textural variations.

Materials and Needles

All three cardigan designs are worked in Sirdar Snuggly DK, a double knitting weight yarn supplied in 50g balls. The Rolled Edge Cardigan requires 2-4 balls of main shade (depending on size) plus 1 contrast ball. The V Neck Cardigan uses 2-4 balls of a single shade. The Striped Cardigan needs 2-5 balls of main shade plus 1-2 balls of contrast shade. The pattern is also suitable for alternative Sirdar DK yarns including Snuggly Doodle DK, Snuggly Spots DK, Snuggly Baby Crofter DK, Snuggly Rascal DK, and Snuggly Baby Bamboo DK, though yarn amounts may vary slightly.

Knitting needles required are 4mm (UK8 – USA6) needles for the main fabric. The V Neck and Striped Cardigans additionally require 3¼mm (UK10 – USA3) needles, typically used for ribbed edgings or initial cast-on rows. Each cardigan design requires 4 to 5 buttons depending on the size being knitted, providing classic button-front closures down the center front of the garment.