Sirdar Hooded Baby Jacket Knitting Pattern

Sirdar Hooded Baby Jacket Design No. 5478

What is Being Made

This is a hooded baby jacket designed for infants aged 0-2 years, available in six size options ranging from 0-3 months through 18-24 months. The jacket features a classic button-front closure with a functional hood, making it an ideal layering piece for keeping babies warm and comfortable during cooler weather. The design is part of Sirdar's Snuggly collection, specifically crafted from their premium Cashmere Merino blend yarn.

Craft and Techniques

This is a knitting project classified as intermediate difficulty, suitable for knitters with foundational skills who are ready to tackle more complex garment construction. The pattern involves creating a fitted baby garment with shaping for armholes, sleeves, and a hood component. Sirdar patterns are triple-checked by the manufacturer to guarantee success, providing confidence for intermediate-level crafters working on baby garments where precision matters.

Stitches Used

The pattern utilizes Double Knitting stitch throughout the garment. Double Knitting is a fundamental technique that creates a smooth, even fabric with excellent drape and durability, making it ideal for baby clothing that needs to withstand frequent washing and wear. This stitch structure produces a fabric with a gauge of 24 stitches and 28 rows per 10 cm (4 inches), which is standard for Double Knitting weight yarn and ensures the jacket will have the proper fit and fabric weight for a newborn to toddler.

Materials Required

The jacket is knitted using Sirdar Snuggly Cashmere Merino yarn in Double Knitting weight. This premium yarn blend combines the softest cashmere with natural pure merino wool, creating a fiber content that is gentle against delicate baby skin while providing warmth and breathability. The yarn comes in 50g balls, with yardage requirements varying by size:

• Sizes 0-3 months and 3-6 months: 4 balls
• Sizes 6-9 months and 9-12 months: 5 balls
• Sizes 12-18 months and 18-24 months: 6 balls

The design is available in four beautiful baby-friendly shades from the Baby Naturals collection: 467 Silver, 452 Baby Blue, 457 Blush, and 470 Leaf. Each colorway has been selected to complement infant skin tones and coordinate with nursery décor.

Two pairs of knitting needles are required: 1 pair of 4mm (UK size 8 / USA size 6) needles for the main fabric and 1 pair of 3¼mm (UK size 10 / USA size 3) needles for ribbing and edgings. A stitch holder is also needed for managing stitches during construction. The jacket closes with 5-6 Sirdar Elegant Buttons (code B5611-0785), depending on the size being made, ensuring a secure and stylish front closure.

Finished Measurements

The jacket is sized to grow with your baby, with chest measurements ranging from 42 cm (16½") for newborns to 56 cm (22") for 18-24 month olds. Full length varies from 25 cm (9¾") to 36 cm (14"), and sleeve length ranges from 16 cm (6¼") to 25 cm (9¾"), accommodating the rapid growth of infants during their first two years.