Cardigans in Sirdar Snuggly Rascal DK - 4906 - Downloadable PDF

Sirdar Snuggly Rascal DK Cardigans – Pattern 4906: Two Classic Children's Cardigan Designs

Pattern 4906 from Sirdar is a charming and practical knitting pattern offering two distinct children's cardigan designs — a Round Neck Cardigan and a V Neck Cardigan — both worked in Sirdar Snuggly Rascal DK yarn. Sized to fit children from birth through to 7 years, these cardigans are wardrobe staples that combine classic shaping with a soft, child-friendly yarn. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF, making it instantly accessible for knitters ready to cast on straight away.

Who These Cardigans Are Designed For

Both designs are sized across six age ranges: 0–6 months, 6–12 months, 1–2 years, 2–3 years, 4–5 years, and 6–7 years. The chest sizes covered range from 41 cm (16 in) up to 66 cm (26 in), with actual garment measurements providing comfortable ease — from 45 cm up to 71 cm. Full lengths range from 24 cm to 38 cm, and sleeve lengths — which are noted as adjustable — range from 15 cm to 33 cm, giving knitters flexibility to customise the fit for their child.

Rated at an intermediate difficulty level, these cardigans are well suited to knitters who are comfortable with basic shaping techniques such as increasing, decreasing, and working button bands, but who may not yet have tackled more complex construction methods.

The Round Neck Cardigan

The Round Neck Cardigan is a timeless, neat-fitting design with a classic rounded neckline that suits babies and young children beautifully. It is worked in Sirdar Snuggly Rascal DK shade 452 and requires:

• 2 x 50g balls for sizes 0–6 months and 6–12 months
• 3 x 50g balls for sizes 1–2 years and 2–3 years
• 4 x 50g balls for size 4–5 years
• 5 x 50g balls for size 6–7 years

The round neckline is a perennially popular choice for children's knitwear, offering easy dressing and a polished finish. Button bands are typically worked in a rib stitch to provide structure and stretch, and the neckline shaping involves straightforward decreases to create a smooth, rounded edge.

The V Neck Cardigan

The V Neck Cardigan offers a slightly more grown-up silhouette, with a classic V-shaped neckline that is equally at home over a school shirt or a casual t-shirt. It is worked in Sirdar Snuggly Rascal DK shade 458 and requires:

• 2 x 50g balls for size 0–6 months
• 3 x 50g balls for sizes 6–12 months, 1–2 years
• 4 x 50g balls for size 2–3 years
• 5 x 50g balls for sizes 4–5 years and 6–7 years

The V neck shaping requires careful symmetrical decreasing on either side of the front opening, making it a satisfying technique for intermediate knitters to practise. The resulting neckline is typically finished with a neat ribbed border that echoes the button bands.

Techniques and Stitches Used

Both cardigans are knitted flat in separate pieces — back, two fronts, and sleeves — before being seamed together, a traditional construction method that produces a neat, structured finish. Key techniques and stitches involved include:

• Stocking stitch — the smooth, classic fabric used for the main body and sleeves of both cardigans
• Rib stitch — typically a knit 1, purl