Cardigans and Blanket in Sirdar Snuggly DK - 4814 - Downloadable PDF

Cardigans and Blanket in Sirdar Snuggly DK – Pattern 4814

Pattern 4814 from Sirdar's beloved Snuggly DK range is a charming collection of knitted designs for babies and young children, covering sizes from birth up to 7 years. The collection includes two versions of a classic round neck cardigan and a generously sized square blanket, all worked in the soft, baby-friendly Sirdar Snuggly DK yarn. This is an ideal pattern for knitters with some experience under their belt, rated as intermediate in difficulty, and makes a wonderful handmade gift for a new arrival or a growing toddler.

Designs Included in This Pattern

Round Neck Cardigan (Colourwork Version)

The first design is a classic round neck cardigan worked in a multicolour scheme using four shades of Sirdar Snuggly DK. The cardigan is sized to fit chest measurements from 41 cm (16 in) up to 66 cm (26 in), with actual garment measurements ranging from 46 cm to 70 cm across the chest to allow for comfortable ease. Full lengths range from 24 cm to 42 cm depending on size, and sleeve lengths are adjustable, ranging from approximately 15 cm to 33 cm.

The colourwork version uses four colours of Sirdar Snuggly DK (shade 460 as Colour A, shade 187 as Colour B, shade 481 as Colour C, and shade 477 as Colour D), creating a cheerful, striped or colour-blocked effect typical of children's knitwear. The main colour (Colour A, shade 460) requires between 2 and 6 balls of 50g depending on the size being knitted, while each contrast colour requires just 1 ball for all sizes.

As a knitted cardigan, this design is likely constructed using a combination of stocking stitch (the smooth, classic knit fabric formed by alternating knit and purl rows) and rib stitch for the welts, cuffs, and button bands. Rib stitch — typically a knit 1, purl 1 or knit 2, purl 2 sequence — creates an elastic, neat edge that holds its shape beautifully on children's garments. The round neckline is finished with a neat ribbed neckband, giving the cardigan a tidy, professional appearance.

Round Neck Cardigan with Flower

The second cardigan design follows the same silhouette — a round neck cardigan with the same size range and construction — but features a decorative flower embellishment for an extra touch of sweetness. This version is worked in two shades of Sirdar Snuggly DK: a main shade (481) and a contrast shade (446). The main shade requires between 2 and 6 balls of 50g depending on size, while the contrast shade requires 1 to 2 balls.

The flower detail is a lovely feature that adds a handcrafted, personal touch to an otherwise classic design. Such decorative flowers in knitting patterns are typically worked separately and then sewn onto the finished garment, often using simple techniques such as cast-on petal construction or small gathered knitted circles. This makes the cardigan particularly appealing as a gift for a baby girl, though the plain version is equally versatile for any child.

The garment construction follows the same principles as the colourwork version, with stocking stitch body panels, set-in or raglan-style sleeves, and ribbed edgings at the hem, cuffs, and front button bands. Buttons are used to fasten the front opening, adding a practical and decorative element to the finished piece.

Knitted Blanket

The third design in this collection is a substantial knitted blanket measuring approximately 91 x 91 cm (36 x 36 in) — a generous square that is large enough to use as a pram blanket, cot blanket, or play mat throw. This is a wonderfully practical project that coordinates beautifully with the cardigans, making the full set an impressive