Sirdar Lace Inset Pullover Jumper Knitting Pattern

Sirdar Lace Inset Pullover in Snuggly Soothing

What is Being Made

This is a baby pullover sweater designed for infants and toddlers aged 0-2 years, available in six size options ranging from 0-3 months through 1-2 years. The garment features a classic pullover silhouette with long sleeves and includes decorative lace insets as a design detail. The pullover is finished with four buttons, making it practical for dressing and undressing babies. The design is labeled as Design No. 5320 and is classified as an intermediate-level knitting project.

Techniques Used

This pullover is constructed using a bottom-up knitting method, meaning the garment is worked from the lower edge upward. The pattern employs lace techniques to create decorative inset details throughout the design. The sweater is worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, and pieces are subsequently seamed together to form the finished garment. This construction approach allows for precise shaping and the integration of lace patterning within the body of the sweater.

Stitches and Stitch Definition

The pattern uses Double Knitting as the primary stitch gauge and weight category. The Snuggly Soothing yarn provides exceptional stitch definition due to its silky-smooth twist, which allows lace stitches and other stitch patterns to be clearly visible and well-defined in the finished fabric. This clarity of stitch work is particularly important for showcasing the lace inset details that characterize this design.

Materials: Yarn and Needles

This pattern calls for Sirdar Snuggly Soothing yarn in Double Knitting weight. The yarn is a practical easy-care acrylic fiber that mimics the qualities of premium baby yarn with a silky-smooth texture. Snuggly Soothing is available in classic nursery shades including Lilac (shade 101), Baby Pink (shade 100), Lemon (shade 105), and Baby Blue (shade 106). The yardage requirements vary by size, ranging from 2 balls for the smallest sizes (0-3 months through 12-18 months) to 3 balls for the largest size (1-2 years), with each ball weighing 100g.

Knitting needles required include 1 pair of 4mm needles (UK size 8 / USA size 6) for the main fabric and 1 pair of 3¼mm needles (UK size 10 / USA size 3) for ribbed edgings or cuff details. Stitch holders are also needed to hold stitches during construction. The pattern specifies Sirdar Elegant Buttons (Code B5611-0117), with four buttons required for the finished garment.

About Sirdar Snuggly Soothing Yarn

Sirdar Snuggly Soothing is part of the Snuggly collection from Sirdar, a British yarn company established in West Yorkshire in 1880 with a heritage of hand knitting excellence. The Snuggly brand is specifically formulated for baby garments and has been rigorously tested to ensure the yarn is gentle and kind to a baby's tender skin while remaining soft and comfortable through repeated washing. The yarn combines practical easy-care properties with a premium feel, making it ideal for everyday baby garments that require durability and comfort.

Sizing and Finished Measurements

• 0-3 months: 42cm chest width, 46cm full width, 25cm length, 16cm sleeve length
• 3-6 months: 46cm chest width, 50cm full width, 27cm length, 17cm sleeve length
• 6-9 months: 50cm chest width, 54cm full width, 30cm length, 18cm sleeve length
• 9-12 months: 52cm chest width, 57cm full width, 32cm length, 20cm sleeve length
• 12-18 months: 54cm chest width, 59cm full width, 34cm length, 22cm sleeve length
• 1-2 years: 56cm chest width, 61cm full width, 36cm length, 25cm sleeve length