Sirdar Hooded and Round Neck Jacket Knitting Pattern

Sirdar Hooded and Round Neck Jacket

Project Overview

This downloadable knitting pattern from Sirdar Design No. 5310 offers two distinct jacket styles for babies aged 0-2 years: a hooded jacket and a round neck jacket. Both designs are intermediate-level projects that showcase the soft, fluffy texture of Sirdar Snuggly Bunny yarn. The pattern includes multiple size options ranging from 0-3 months through 1-2 years, with chest measurements from 42 cm to 56 cm (16½" to 22"). These adorable baby jackets feature simple, cute shapes that require no fancy stitches, making them accessible to knitters looking to create professional-quality garments for infants and toddlers.

What Is Being Made

The pattern provides instructions for two separate cardigan jacket designs suitable for babies. The Hooded Jacket features a cozy hood perfect for keeping little ones warm, while the Round Neck Jacket offers a classic, versatile neckline. Both jackets are designed to be worn as layering pieces or standalone outerwear. Each style includes button closures (2 buttons per jacket) and twisted cord details. The jackets are available in six size increments to accommodate growth from newborn through 24 months, with full lengths ranging from 25 cm (9¾") to 36 cm (14") and sleeve lengths from 16 cm (6¼") to 25 cm (9¾").

Techniques Used

These jackets are constructed using bottom-up construction, meaning you begin knitting at the lower edge and work upward toward the shoulders and neckline. The garments are seamed, requiring you to join separate pieces together using mattress stitch or a similar seaming technique for a polished finish. All pieces are worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, allowing you to create the front panels, back panel, and sleeves as individual flat rectangles before assembling them. This approach is particularly beginner-friendly as it eliminates the need for circular needles or complex shaping techniques while still producing well-fitted garments.

Stitches Used

The pattern emphasizes simplicity and accessibility, requiring only basic knitting stitches. The primary stitch throughout is garter stitch, which creates the characteristic bumpy texture and is ideal for showcasing the fluffy nature of the Snuggly Bunny yarn. Garter stitch is created by knitting every row, making it perfect for beginners as it requires no complex stitch counting or pattern memorization. The pattern notes that "the adorable fluffy texture needs no fancy stitches," confirming that you will not encounter cables, lace, colorwork, or other advanced stitch techniques. Additional simple elements include twisted cord details made from oddments of yarn, which serve as functional or decorative accents on the finished jackets.

Materials: Yarn and Needles

The Round Neck Jacket is worked in Sirdar Snuggly Bunny, a premium baby yarn in 50g balls. Yarn A uses shade 311 (Fawn), with yarn quantities ranging from 2 balls for the smallest size (0-3 months) to 4 balls for the largest size (1-2 years). Yarn B, used for the twisted cord detail, requires only an oddment. An alternative yarn option mentioned is Sirdar Snuggly Cashmere Merino in 50g balls for Yarn B.

The Hooded Jacket uses Sirdar Snuggly Bunny as Yarn C, with quantities ranging from 3 balls (0-3 months) to 5 balls (1-2 years). Yarn D, for the twisted cord, requires only an oddment. The pattern is designed for use with appropriate knitting needles sized for the yarn weight, though specific needle sizes are referenced in the complete pattern instructions. All Sirdar Snuggly yarns are rigorously tested to be gentle on babies' tender skin and maintain their softness through repeated washing.

About Sirdar Snuggly Bunny Yarn

Sirdar Snuggly Bunny is described as an "irresistibly soft, gentle, fur-like premium baby yarn" available in muted modern shades. The yarn is part of the Sirdar Snuggly collection, a trusted brand established by Sirdar, a British yarn company founded in West Yorkshire in 1880. Sirdar has a rich hand knitting heritage spanning generations, and the Snuggly line specifically focuses on keeping babies warm and comfortable. The yarn's fluffy texture is a key design feature, allowing simple shapes to appear super-cute without requiring complex stitch