Sirdar Collared Cardigan Knitting Pattern

Sirdar Collared Cardigan in Snuggly Soothing

What is Being Made

This is a classic collared cardigan designed for babies and toddlers aged 0-2 years. The garment is available in six size options ranging from 0-3 months through 1-2 years, with chest measurements from 42cm to 56cm. The cardigan features a button-front closure with 5-6 buttons depending on the size, making it a practical everyday piece for keeping little ones warm and comfortable.

Knitting Techniques

Design No. 5318 is constructed using fundamental knitting techniques suitable for intermediate-level crafters. The cardigan is worked flat on straight needles, meaning pieces are knitted in rows rather than in the round. The garment is seamed together after individual pieces are completed, and the construction follows a bottom-up approach, where knitting begins at the lower edges and progresses upward toward the neckline and collar.

Stitches and Stitch Definition

While specific stitch patterns are detailed on the back page of the full pattern, the design emphasizes great stitch definition achieved through the yarn's silky-smooth twist. This characteristic ensures that individual stitches are clearly visible and well-defined, creating a polished, professional appearance in the finished garment.

Materials Required

This pattern uses Sirdar Snuggly Soothing Double Knitting (DK) yarn, a practical acrylic fiber specifically formulated to mimic premium baby yarn qualities. The yarn is available in classic nursery shades including Cream (103), Mint (104), Baby Blue (106), and Grey (107). Yarn requirements vary by size, ranging from 2 balls for the smallest sizes (0-3 months) to 3 balls for larger sizes (6-9 months through 1-2 years), with each ball weighing 100g.

Two pairs of knitting needles are required: 4mm (UK size 8 / USA size 6) needles for the main fabric and 3¼mm (UK size 10 / USA size 3) needles for ribbing or edging. The pattern also calls for Sirdar Elegant Buttons in code B5600-0739, with 5 buttons needed for smaller sizes and 6 buttons for larger sizes.

About Sirdar Snuggly Soothing Yarn

Snuggly Soothing is an easy-care acrylic yarn designed specifically for baby garments. The yarn combines practical, washable properties with a silky-smooth texture that feels luxurious against delicate skin. Every Sirdar Snuggly yarn undergoes rigorous testing to ensure it remains soft and gentle through repeated washing, meeting the exacting standards required for baby knitwear. This yarn is part of the Sirdar Snuggly collection, a trusted brand with generations of heritage in hand knitting for families across the UK since the company's establishment in West Yorkshire in 1880.

Sizing Information

• 0-3 months: 42cm chest, 48cm width, 25cm full length, 16cm sleeve length
• 3-6 months: 46cm chest, 51cm width, 27cm full length, 17cm sleeve length
• 6-9 months: 50cm chest, 55cm width, 30cm full length, 18cm sleeve length
• 9-12 months: 52cm chest, 59cm width, 32cm full length, 20cm sleeve length
• 12-18 months: 54cm chest, 59cm width, 34cm full length, 22cm sleeve length
• 1-2 years: 56cm chest, 63cm width, 36cm full length, 25cm sleeve length