Sirdar Lacy Cardigan Crochet Pattern

Sirdar Lacy Cardigan Crochet Pattern

What is Being Made

The Sirdar Lacy Cardigan (Design No. 5344) is an intermediate-level crochet cardigan designed for babies aged 0-24 months. This classic baby garment features lace detailing and comes in six size options ranging from newborn (0-3 months) to 24 months, with chest measurements from 42 cm to 56 cm. The cardigan is fastened with a single button and designed to be both practical and elegant for everyday wear.

Techniques Used

This crochet cardigan is constructed using seamed construction with pieces worked flat, meaning individual components are crocheted separately and then sewn together. The design incorporates lace techniques to create delicate, open-work patterns that provide visual interest while maintaining breathability—ideal for a baby garment. The lace work requires intermediate crochet skills and demonstrates stitch definition through the yarn's silky-smooth properties.

Stitches and Crochet Details

While the complete stitch-by-stitch breakdown is referenced on the pattern pages, the cardigan utilizes standard crochet stitches combined to create the lace pattern. The pattern tension is specified as 19 stitches over 10 cm (4 inches) and 7 rows over 7 cm (2¾ inches), which is essential for achieving the correct finished measurements. Construction requires a 4.00 mm crochet hook (UK size 8 / US size F/5).

Materials Required

This cardigan is worked in Sirdar Snuggly Soothing, a double knitting (DK) weight acrylic yarn. The yarn quantity varies by size: 2 balls for the smallest sizes (0-3 months and 3-6 months), 3 balls for the medium sizes (6-9 months, 9-12 months, and 12-18 months), and 4 balls for the largest size (18-24 months). Each ball weighs 100g. The shade featured is 101 Lilac, though additional nursery-appropriate colors are available including Baby Pink (100), Baby Blue (106), and Mint (104). One Sirdar Elegant Button (Code B5600-0101) completes the fastening.

Yarn Characteristics

Snuggly Soothing is specifically formulated as an easy-care acrylic yarn designed to replicate the feel of premium baby yarn. The silky-smooth twist provides excellent stitch definition, making the lace pattern clearly visible. This practical yarn has been rigorously tested to ensure it is gentle on delicate baby skin and maintains its softness through repeated washing—an important consideration for everyday baby garments.

Sizing Information

• 0-3 months: 42 cm chest, 47 cm width, 28 cm full length, 16 cm sleeve length
• 3-6 months: 46 cm chest, 52 cm width, 32 cm full length, 17 cm sleeve length
• 6-9 months: 50 cm chest, 56 cm width, 34 cm full length, 18 cm sleeve length
• 9-12 months: 52 cm chest, 58 cm width, 36 cm full length, 20 cm sleeve length
• 12-18 months: 54 cm chest, 60 cm width, 38 cm full length, 22 cm sleeve length
• 18-24 months: 56 cm chest, 62 cm width, 40 cm full length, 25 cm sleeve length

Brand Heritage

Sirdar, established in West Yorkshire in 1880, is a British yarn company with a distinguished hand knitting heritage. The Snuggly collection represents the brand's commitment to baby-specific yarns that generations of families have trusted for quality and comfort.