Sirdar Sandy Feet Pocket Sweater Jumper Knitting Pattern
By Sirdar Snuggly
Specifications
| Brand: | Sirdar Snuggly |
| Yarn Weight: | DK | Light Worsted |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Pages: | 8 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
| Finished Size: | To Fit Age 0-3 Months to 18-24 Months |
| Needles Required: | 3.25mm (US 3) & 4.00mm (US 6) Single Point Needles |
| Pattern Code: | 5501 |
| Featured Products: | Sirdar Snuggly DK Yarn - Nylon DK |
Product Description
Sirdar Sandy Feet Pocket Sweater is a sweet layer perfect for keeping babies and toddlers cozy and comfortable! With a crewneck, dropped shoulders, and a handy pocket, this pullover is an easy choice to have on hand for chilly weather. This sweater is easily customizable to palettes from beachy neutrals to wild brights, and Snuggly DK has got those options and everything in between covered! Machine-washable and soft to the touch, Snuggly DK is a longtime knitter favorite with a blend of nylon and acrylic that stands up to frequent wash and wear with ease. Sandy Feet Pocket Sweater is knit flat in pieces from the bottom up and seamed with accent stripes on the body and sleeves, ribbed trims, and a contrasting color neckband adding extra interest.
Skill Level: Easy
Sizes: 0–3 (3–6, 6–9, 9–12, 12–18, 18–24) months
Finished Measurements:
Chest – 18½ (19¼, 20, 21, 22, 22¾)”
Length to back neck – 10¼ (11, 12, 13, 13¾, 14½)”
Sleeve length – 6 (6¼, 6½, 7½, 8¼, 9½)”
Yarn Requirements: Sirdar Snuggly DK (55% Nylon/ 45% Acrylic; 50g/179yds)
Color A – 1 (1, 1, 2, 2, 2) skeins, shown in #251 White
Color B – 1 skein, shown in #522 Biscuit
Color C – 1 skein, shown in #530 Toffee
Color D – 1 skein, shown in #526 Buttercup
Needles:
US 3 (3.25mm) single points
US 6 (4.00mm) single points
Gauge: 22 sts and 28 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch with US 6 (4.00mm) needles
Sirdar Sandy Feet Pocket Sweater in Snuggly DK
What is Being Made
The Sirdar Sandy Feet Pocket Sweater (Design No 5501) is a beginner-friendly knitted sweatshirt designed for babies aged 0-24 months. This easy-to-knit garment features practical pocket details and comes in six size options ranging from 0-3 months through 18-24 months, with chest measurements from 42 cm (16½") to 53 cm (21"). The sweater is available in charming multi-color colorway combinations using Sirdar Snuggly DK yarn shades including White (251), Biscuit (522), Toffee (530), and Buttercup (526).
Techniques Used
This pattern employs fundamental knitting techniques suitable for beginners, as indicated by its Easy difficulty rating. The construction involves working with two different needle sizes to create texture variation and proper garment structure. The pattern uses stitch holders to manage stitches during construction, a standard technique for shaping armholes and necklines. The multi-color design incorporates color blocking or color work elements using the four coordinated Snuggly DK shades, allowing knitters to create visual interest while maintaining beginner-level complexity.
Stitches Used
While the specific stitch details are referenced in the full pattern instructions, the sweater utilizes classic knitting stitches appropriate for Double Knitting weight yarn. The pattern is designed to work with straightforward stitch patterns that build confidence in new knitters while creating a polished, professional-looking finished garment suitable for delicate baby wear.
Materials Required
- Yarn: Sirdar Snuggly DK (Double Knitting weight, 50g balls). Yarn quantities vary by size: smaller sizes (0-3 months through 6-9 months) require 1 ball each of shades 251, 522, 530, and 526, while larger sizes (9-12 months through 18-24 months) require 2 balls of shade 251 and 1 ball each of the remaining shades.
- Needles: One pair of 4mm (UK size 8, USA size 6) knitting needles and one pair of 3¼mm (UK size 10, USA size 3) knitting needles for creating gauge variation and shaping.
- Notions: Stitch holders for managing stitches during construction of armholes and neckline shaping.
About Sirdar Snuggly DK Yarn
Sirdar Snuggly is Britain's trusted baby yarn brand, established with a heritage dating back to the company's founding in West Yorkshire in 1880. The Snuggly DK yarn used in this pattern is formulated specifically for baby garments, featuring a special formula designed to remain soft and gentle through repeated washing. This versatile Double Knitting weight yarn is available in a comprehensive color palette ranging from soft neutrals to classic pastels, modern brights, and retro-inspired shades, making it ideal for creating heirloom-quality baby knitwear that can be passed down through generations.
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