Baby Boy's Raglan Cardigans in Sirdar Snuggly 4Ply - 4884 - Downloadable PDF

Baby Boy's Raglan Cardigans in Sirdar Snuggly 4Ply – Pattern 4884

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern from Sirdar presents two charming baby boy's cardigans worked in Sirdar Snuggly 4Ply yarn: a Shawl Collar Cardigan and a V Neck Cardigan. Both designs feature classic raglan shaping and are sized to fit from premature babies right through to 2 years old, making this pattern an exceptionally versatile addition to any baby knitter's collection. The five sizes cover chest measurements from 31 cm (12 in) to 51 cm (20 in), with actual garment measurements ranging from 36 cm to 55 cm to allow comfortable ease.

Garments Included

• Shawl Collar Cardigan – features a cosy, folded shawl collar that frames a baby's face beautifully while adding an extra layer of warmth around the neck and shoulders.
• V Neck Cardigan – a classic open V-neckline that is easy to put on and take off, ideal for layering over bodysuits and sleepsuits.

Construction and Shaping

Both cardigans are constructed using raglan sleeve shaping, a traditional method in which the sleeves and body are decreased simultaneously along diagonal seam lines that run from the underarm to the neckline. This creates a smooth, angled shoulder line with no hard seam at the shoulder, making raglan garments particularly comfortable and practical for babies and young children. The raglan construction also tends to give a neat, fitted appearance across the yoke.

Sleeve lengths are listed as adjustable, ranging from 8 cm (3 in) for premature sizes up to 20 cm (8 in) for the 1–2 year size, allowing knitters to customise the fit as needed. Full lengths range from 18 cm to 32 cm depending on size.

Stitches and Techniques Used

• Cable panel – a textured stitch pattern worked using a cable needle to cross stitches over one another, creating the characteristic twisted rope or braid effect that gives these cardigans their classic, heritage feel. The tension over the cable panel is 38 stitches and 36 rows to 10 cm.
• Irish moss stitch – a reversible, seed-like stitch pattern that alternates knit and purl stitches in a specific sequence to produce a dense, textured fabric. The tension over Irish moss stitch is 28 stitches and 36 rows to 10 cm. The contrast in tension between these two stitch patterns means careful attention to gauge is important.
• Raglan decreasing – worked consistently along the raglan lines to shape the yoke of both cardigans.
• Shawl collar construction – on the first design, the collar is picked up and shaped to create the characteristic wide, folded lapel.
• V-neck shaping – on the second design, stitches are divided and decreased symmetrically to form the open V-neckline.
• Button bands – both cardigans feature front button bands worked as part of the finishing, with 3 or 4 buttons depending on size.

Materials Required

The primary yarn specified is Sirdar Snuggly 4Ply, a fine-weight yarn well suited to delicate baby garments. The Shawl Collar Cardigan is shown in shade 475, and the V Neck Cardigan is shown in shade 303. Both versions require 1 to 3 balls of 50g depending on size. The pattern notes that Sirdar Snuggly Baby Crofter 4Ply is also suitable as a substitute yarn, though yarn amounts may vary.

• Needles: One pair of 3¼mm (UK10 / USA3) knitting needles and one pair of 2¾mm (UK12 / USA2) knitting needles are required. The smaller needles are typically used for ribbing and borders, while the