Cardigan in Hayfield Baby Bonus Spots - 5446 - Downloadable PDF

Sirdar Hayfield Baby Bonus Spots Hooded Jacket & Bootees Knitting Pattern 5446 – Pattern Summary

This Sirdar downloadable PDF knitting pattern (pattern number 5446) presents a charming set of two coordinating baby projects: a hooded jacket (cardigan) and a matching pair of bootees. Designed specifically for babies and young toddlers, the pattern covers six size options ranging from 0–3 months through 18–24 months, making it a versatile choice for gifting or building a complete baby wardrobe. Both pieces are worked in Hayfield Baby Bonus Spots DK yarn, a 100g ball in shade 201 Paddle, giving the finished items a soft, playful spotted texture that requires no additional colour work from the knitter.

About the Hooded Jacket

The hooded jacket is a classic baby cardigan silhouette with the added practicality of an attached hood — ideal for keeping little ones warm and cosy. The garment is sized to the following chest measurements across the six available sizes:

• 0–3 months: 42 cm (16½") chest, 25 cm (9¾") full length, 16 cm (6¼") sleeve length
• 3–6 months: 46 cm (18") chest, 27 cm (10¾") full length, 17 cm (6½") sleeve length
• 6–9 months: 50 cm (19¾") chest, 30 cm (11¾") full length, 18 cm (7") sleeve length
• 9–12 months: 52 cm (20½") chest, 32 cm (12½") full length, 20 cm (8") sleeve length
• 12–18 months: 54 cm (21¼") chest, 34 cm (13½") full length, 22 cm (8¾") sleeve length
• 18–24 months: 56 cm (22") chest, 36 cm (14") full length, 25 cm (9¾") sleeve length

The jacket fastens with 4 buttons throughout all sizes. The specified button is the Sirdar Elegant Button, code B5611-0026, which coordinates beautifully with the Hayfield Baby Bonus Spots yarn. The button band and hood construction are typical of classic baby knitting design, making this a satisfying project for knitters who enjoy producing a complete, polished garment.

About the Bootees

The matching bootees are sized to fit an average baby or young child's foot for each of the six corresponding age ranges. They are a self-contained project requiring just 1 ball of Hayfield Baby Bonus Spots DK in the same shade, meaning a single extra ball beyond the jacket yarn allocation is all that is needed to complete the full set. Bootees of this style are typically worked flat or in the round, incorporating a shaped sole, a simple upper, and often a ribbed or garter-stitch cuff for a snug, stay-on fit.

Yarn & Materials

Both projects are worked in Hayfield Baby Bonus Spots DK, a DK weight (double knitting) yarn presented in 100g balls. The specific shade used throughout the pattern is shade 201 Paddle. Yarn requirements for the jacket range from 2 balls for the four smallest sizes up to 3 balls for the two largest sizes (12–18 months and 18–24 months). The bootees require 1 ball regardless of size. These quantities reflect average usage when working to the stated tension with the specified yarn.

In addition to yarn, knitters will need the following materials:

• 1 pair of 4mm (UK8 / USA6) knitting needles — used for the main body sections
• 1 pair of 3¼mm (UK10 / USA3) knitting needles — used for ribbing and finer detail sections
• Stitch holders — for holding live stitches during construction
• 4 x Sirdar Elegant Buttons (code B5611-0026) per