Bonnet and Jacket in Sirdar Snuggly Jolly - 4725 - Downloadable PDF

Sirdar Snuggly Jolly Jacket and Bonnet Knitting Pattern 4725 – Baby and Toddler Set

Pattern 4725 from Sirdar is a downloadable PDF knitting pattern for a matching baby jacket and bonnet worked in Sirdar Snuggly Jolly DK yarn. Designed for babies and toddlers from birth to 3 years, this set makes a charming and practical gift or wardrobe staple for little ones. The pattern is rated Easy Knit and sits at an intermediate level, making it well suited to knitters who are comfortable with basic shaping techniques but may not yet have tackled complex construction methods.

Sizes and Fit

The pattern covers four sizes to fit chest measurements of 41, 46, 51, and 56 cm (16, 18, 20, and 22 inches), corresponding to ages 0–6 months, 6–12 months, 1–2 years, and 2–3 years. Actual finished chest measurements are slightly larger to allow for ease: 45, 51, 55, and 60 cm. Full lengths range from 24 cm to 38 cm, and sleeve lengths — measured just below the armholes — run from 15 cm to 24 cm and are noted as adjustable, giving knitters flexibility to customise the fit. The bonnet is included for the first three sizes only, sized to fit an average baby or young child's head for the relevant age group.

The Jacket

The jacket is a classic, cosy baby cardigan with a neat, practical construction. Key design and construction details include:

• One-piece body construction: The back and both fronts are worked together in a single piece all the way up to the armholes, reducing the number of seams and making finishing easier.
• Stocking stitch body: The main fabric is worked in stocking stitch (knit on right side, purl on wrong side), producing a smooth, classic finish that is soft against a baby's skin.
• Ribbed edgings: Smaller 3¼mm needles are used for cast-on edges and borders, creating a neat, slightly elasticated finish typical of ribbing.
• Thumb method cast-on: The pattern specifies the thumb method cast-on for starting the body, a technique that produces a firm, stretchy edge well suited to garment hems.
• Decreasing and shaping: Armhole and yoke shaping uses k2tog (knit two together) decreases worked across a single row to divide the body neatly into fronts and back sections, which are then placed on stitch holders and worked separately.
• Stitch holders: Stitches for the right front and back are placed on stitch holders while each section is worked in turn, a standard intermediate technique for managing multiple live stitch sections.
• Fastening: The jacket closes with 3 buttons, adding a traditional and functional finish to the front opening.

The Bonnet

The matching bonnet is a simple, snug baby hat designed to coordinate with the jacket. It is worked to fit an average baby or toddler's head across the first three size options. Like the jacket, it uses Sirdar Snuggly Jolly DK yarn and fastens with 1 button. The bonnet provides a complete, coordinated set ideal for newborn gifts or seasonal layering.

Stitches and Techniques Used

• Stocking stitch – the primary fabric stitch throughout both garments
• Ribbing – used for borders and edgings on smaller needles
• Thumb method cast-on – specified for starting the jacket body
• k2tog (knit two together) – used for shaping at armholes and yoke
• Yarn forward (yfwd) – referenced in the abbreviations, typically used for decorative increases or buttonholes
• Stitch holders – used to hold live stitches while working separate sections