Under The Stars Sweater in Sirdar Snuggly Replay - 2598 - Downloadable PDF

Under The Stars Sweater in Sirdar Snuggly Replay – Design No. 2598

The Under The Stars Sweater (Design No. 2598) is a children's hand knitting pattern published by Sirdar, one of Britain's most trusted yarn companies, established in West Yorkshire in 1880. This charming pullover sweater is sized for children aged 3 to 7 years and is rated Easy, making it an ideal project for beginner knitters looking to create a stylish, comfortable garment for little ones. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF, so you can get started right away.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a classic children's pullover sweater worked in two contrasting shades of yarn, giving it a modern, colour-blocked or striped aesthetic inspired by the soft, nostalgic feel of a favourite childhood sweatshirt. The finished sweater is designed to be lightweight, everyday-wearable, and suitable for active kids. Finished chest measurements range from 64 cm (25¼ inches) for age 3 up to 74 cm (29¼ inches) for age 7, with full lengths ranging from 40 cm to 47 cm and sleeve lengths from 28 cm to 36 cm.

Sizes Available

• Age 3 years: 64 cm / 25¼" chest width, 40 cm / 15¾" full length, 28 cm / 11" sleeve
• Age 4 years: 66 cm / 26" chest width, 42 cm / 16½" full length, 30 cm / 11¾" sleeve
• Age 5 years: 70 cm / 27½" chest width, 44 cm / 17¼" full length, 32 cm / 12½" sleeve
• Age 6 years: 72 cm / 28¼" chest width, 46 cm / 18" full length, 34 cm / 13½" sleeve
• Age 7 years: 74 cm / 29¼" chest width, 47 cm / 18½" full length, 36 cm / 14" sleeve

Yarn and Materials

The pattern is written specifically for Sirdar Snuggly Replay Double Knitting yarn (shade reference F029), a soft cotton-blend DK weight yarn sold in 50g balls. This yarn is produced in beautiful marled shades — a blended, multi-tonal effect that gives the finished fabric a relaxed, contemporary look reminiscent of a favourite sweatshirt. The yarn is lightweight, machine washable, and rigorously tested to be gentle against children's skin, wash after wash.

The sweater uses two shades of yarn, referred to in the pattern as Yarn A and Yarn B. Suggested colourways shown in the pattern include:

• Shade 101 Milkshake Break paired with Shade 125 Base Camp Brown
• Shade 105 Mauve Ma paired with Shade 116

Additional available shades include 124 Go Faster Green, 129 Blast-Off Blue, and 106 Blast-Off Berry, giving knitters plenty of creative freedom to personalise the garment. For sizes 3 and 4 years, 2 balls each of Yarn A and Yarn B are required; for sizes 5, 6, and 7 years, 3 balls each of Yarn A and Yarn B are needed.

Knitting Techniques and Stitches Used

As an Easy-rated beginner pattern, the Under The Stars Sweater relies on fundamental knitting techniques that are well within reach of newer knitters. The primary fabric is worked in stocking stitch (alternating knit and purl rows), which creates the smooth, classic jersey surface seen on the finished sweater. Ribbing is typically used on welts, cuffs, and neckbands in children's sweater construction to provide stretch and a neat, tidy finish.