Sirdar Cardigan Knitting Pattern

Sirdar Cardigan in Snuggly Soothing - Design No. 5317

What is Being Made

This is a classic baby cardigan from Sirdar, sized for infants and toddlers from 0-2 years old. The design is intermediate level and comes in six size options ranging from 0-3 months through 1-2 years, with chest measurements from 42cm to 56cm. The cardigan features button closure and is designed to be both practical and elegant for everyday wear.

Craft and Yarn

This is a knitting project worked in Double Knitting (DK) weight yarn. The specified yarn is Sirdar Snuggly Soothing, an easy-care acrylic yarn that combines practical durability with a silky-smooth twist for excellent stitch definition. Snuggly Soothing is specifically formulated to be gentle on delicate baby skin while remaining soft and durable through repeated washing. The yarn is available in four classic nursery shades: Baby Pink (shade 100), Lilac (shade 101), Mint (shade 104), and Lemon (shade 105).

Techniques and Construction

The cardigan is constructed using several key knitting techniques:

• Bottom-up construction: The garment is knitted from the lower edge upward, allowing for easy fitting adjustments and a natural finishing process
• Worked flat: The pieces are knitted on straight needles rather than in the round, creating seamed sections
• Seamed assembly: Individual pieces are knitted flat and then carefully seamed together to create the finished garment
• Lace details: Decorative lace elements are incorporated into the design for visual interest and texture

Stitches and Needles

The pattern utilizes standard knitting stitches combined with lace stitch patterns to create texture and visual definition. The silky-smooth twist of Snuggly Soothing yarn enhances stitch clarity throughout the design. Two needle sizes are required: 4mm (UK size 8 / USA size 6) needles for the main fabric and 3¼mm (UK size 10 / USA size 3) needles for ribbed edges and cuffs, creating neat, fitted finishes at the hem, cuffs, and button bands.

Materials and Quantities

Yarn requirements vary by size, ranging from 2 balls for the smallest sizes (0-3 months through 9-12 months) to 3 balls for the larger sizes (12-18 months and 1-2 years). Each ball of Sirdar Snuggly Soothing DK weighs 100g. The cardigan is fastened with 5-6 Sirdar Elegant Buttons (reference B5600-0091), depending on size.

About Sirdar

Sirdar is an established British yarn company founded in West Yorkshire in 1880, bringing over a century of hand knitting heritage to families worldwide. The Sirdar Snuggly range is specifically designed for babies and young children, with every yarn rigorously tested to ensure it is kind to tender skin while maintaining softness through repeated washing. Snuggly Soothing represents the brand's commitment to combining practical, easy-care fiber with the quality and performance expected from premium baby yarns.