Cardigans in Sirdar Snuggly Spots DK - 4661- Downloadable PDF

Sirdar Snuggly Spots DK Cardigans – Pattern 4661: Knitted Baby and Children's Cardigans in Sizes Birth to 7 Years

Pattern 4661 from Sirdar is a charming knitting pattern featuring two distinct cardigan designs worked in Sirdar Snuggly Spots DK yarn, sized to fit children from birth right through to 7 years old. The two designs — a Round Neck Cardigan and a Collared Cardigan — share the same core construction but offer different neckline finishes, giving knitters a choice of style within a single downloadable PDF pattern. Both garments are rated as intermediate in difficulty, making them a rewarding project for knitters who are comfortable with basic shaping and stitch pattern work.

Designs Included in This Pattern

Round Neck Cardigan

The first design is a classic round neck cardigan, a timeless style that suits babies and young children equally well. It features a neat, finished neckline worked to complement the spotted yarn's playful character. This version is worked in Sirdar Snuggly Spots DK shade 709 and requires between 2 and 4 balls of 50g yarn depending on the size being knitted.

Collared Cardigan

The second design offers a collared neckline, adding a slightly more structured and traditional look to the garment. It is shown in Sirdar Snuggly Spots DK shade 708 and requires between 2 and 5 balls of 50g yarn across the size range. The collar provides an attractive finishing detail that elevates the design beyond a simple everyday cardigan.

Sizes and Measurements

The pattern covers six sizes, spanning a wide age range to suit growing children:

• 0–6 months – to fit 41 cm (16 in) chest, actual measurement 45 cm (17¾ in)
• 6–12 months – to fit 46 cm (18 in) chest, actual measurement 50 cm (19¾ in)
• 1–2 years – to fit 51 cm (20 in) chest, actual measurement 55 cm (21¾ in)
• 2–3 years – to fit 56 cm (22 in) chest, actual measurement 61 cm (24 in)
• 4–5 years – to fit 61 cm (24 in) chest, actual measurement 65 cm (25½ in)
• 6–7 years – to fit 66 cm (26 in) chest, actual measurement 70 cm (27½ in)

Full lengths range from approximately 23 cm (9 in) for the smallest size up to 38 cm (15 in) for the largest. Sleeve lengths are adjustable and range from 15 cm (6 in) to 33 cm (13 in), making it easy to customise the fit as needed.

Yarn and Materials

Both cardigans are designed for use with Sirdar Snuggly Spots DK, a soft double knitting weight yarn well suited to babywear and children's garments. The pattern also notes compatibility with several other yarns in the Sirdar Snuggly range, including Snuggly DK, Snuggly Baby Crofter DK, Snuggly Baby Bamboo DK, and Snuggly Baby Pearls DK, though yarn quantities may vary when substituting.

In addition to yarn, knitters will need:

• One pair of 4mm (UK8 / USA6) knitting needles – used for the main body fabric
• One pair of 3¼mm (UK10 / USA3) knitting needles – used for ribbing and finer detail sections
• 3 or 4 buttons depending on size (3 buttons for sizes 0–6 months through 1–2 years; 4 buttons for sizes 2–3 years through 6–7 years)