Cardigans and Blanket in Sirdar Peekaboo DK - 4460 - Downloadable PDF

Cardigans and Blanket in Sirdar Snuggly Peekaboo DK – Pattern 4460

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern from Sirdar includes instructions for three delightful baby and children's knitted projects: a short-sleeved cardigan, a long-sleeved cardigan, and a cosy blanket. Designed for the youngest members of the family, the cardigans cover sizes from birth to 7 years, while the blanket measures a generous 61 x 76 cm (24 x 30 inches) — perfect as a pram blanket, cot cover, or a snuggly gift for a newborn.

Projects Included

• Short-Sleeved Cardigan – A neat, lightweight cardigan ideal for warmer days or layering, featuring short sleeves of approximately 1.5 cm (¾ inch) and a classic button fastening.
• Long-Sleeved Cardigan – A practical everyday cardigan with adjustable long sleeves ranging from 15 cm to 33 cm depending on the size, also finished with a single button.
• Blanket – A straightforward and satisfying knit producing a finished blanket of 61 x 76 cm (24 x 30 inches), ideal for beginners or as a relaxing project for more experienced knitters.

Sizing

The cardigan patterns are graded across six sizes to fit chest measurements from 41 cm (16 inches) to 66 cm (26 inches), covering age ranges of 0–6 months, 6–12 months, 1–2 years, 2–3 years, 4–5 years, and 6–7 years. Actual garment measurements are slightly larger than the chest measurement to allow for ease and comfortable movement. Full lengths range from 22 cm to 38 cm, growing proportionally with each size.

Techniques Used

• Stocking stitch – The primary fabric of both cardigans and the blanket, created by alternating knit rows on the right side and purl rows on the wrong side. This produces a smooth, classic finish that is soft against a baby's skin.
• Shaping – Both cardigans incorporate standard garment shaping techniques including decreasing (working stitches together) and increasing to shape the armholes, sleeves, and neckline.
• Ribbing and edging – Smaller needles are used alongside the main needle size, which is typical for working neat, elasticated borders such as button bands, cuffs, and lower hems.
• Yarn forward (yfwd) – Referenced in the abbreviations, this technique is used to create a simple decorative eyelet, commonly used for a buttonhole on baby garments.

Stitches Used

• Knit (k) – The foundational stitch used throughout all three projects.
• Purl (p) – Used on wrong-side rows to create stocking stitch fabric.
• Decrease stitches – Including working stitches together (tog) to reduce stitch counts for shaping.
• Yarn forward (yfwd) – Creates a small eyelet opening, typically used for buttonholes in baby knitting.

Tension

The stated tension for this pattern is 22 stitches and 28 rows to 10 cm (4 inches) measured over stocking stitch on 4mm needles. Achieving the correct tension is essential, particularly for the cardigans, to ensure the finished garment matches the intended measurements. Knitters are advised to work a tension swatch before beginning and to adjust needle size accordingly — using a thinner needle if fewer stitches are achieved, or a thicker needle if more stitches appear.

Materials Required

• Yarn: Sirdar Snuggly Peekaboo DK in shade 105 (used for the short-sleeved cardigan and blanket