Hooded Coat and Mittens in Sirdar Snuggly Spots DK - 4569 - Downloadable PDF

Sirdar Snuggly Spots DK Pattern 4569 – Hooded Coat and Mittens for Babies and Children

Pattern 4569 from Sirdar is a charming knitting pattern that includes two coordinating projects: a hooded coat and a pair of mittens, both worked in Sirdar Snuggly Spots DK yarn. Designed to fit babies and children from birth through 7 years, this pattern offers six size options, making it a versatile addition to any knitter's collection. The finished pieces are practical, cosy, and perfectly suited to little ones throughout the cooler months.

About the Hooded Coat

The hooded coat is the centrepiece of this pattern, offering a classic, structured silhouette with a raglan sleeve shaping and a hood. It is fastened at the front with six buttons, giving it a neat, traditional finish that works equally well for boys and girls. The coat is knitted in a textured spot pattern stitch, which gives the fabric visual interest and a slightly raised, tactile quality that complements the variegated or spotted nature of the Snuggly Spots DK yarn beautifully.

Sizing and Measurements – Coat

• Ages covered: 0–6 months, 6–12 months, 1–2 years, 2–3 years, 4–5 years, 6–7 years
• Chest sizes: 41 cm (16 in) up to 66 cm (26 in)
• Actual chest measurement: 49 cm (19¼ in) up to 74 cm (29¼ in), providing a comfortable, relaxed fit
• Full length: 24 cm (9½ in) for the smallest size, up to 48 cm (19 in) for the largest
• Sleeve length: 15 cm (6 in) to 33 cm (13 in), noted as adjustable to suit individual needs

Construction and Techniques – Coat

The coat is constructed using traditional flat knitting methods, worked in separate pieces that are then seamed together. Key construction techniques include:

• Raglan shaping – a classic method of sleeve and body shaping where decreases are worked at regular intervals on both the body and sleeve pieces, creating a diagonal seam line from underarm to neckline. This gives a neat, close fit around the shoulders and is particularly well-suited to children's garments.
• Decreasing – worked using standard decrease methods including knit two together and pass slipped stitch over (psso), shaping the raglan armholes and other areas of the garment.
• Stitch holders – used to hold stitches in reserve while other sections are worked, a common technique when constructing necklines and hoods.
• Button band and buttonholes – the front opening is finished with a button band incorporating six buttonholes to accommodate the coat's closure.
• Hood construction – the hood is worked as an integral part of the pattern, picked up or joined at the neckline after the main body pieces are assembled.

Stitches Used – Coat

• Knit (k) and purl (p) – the fundamental stitches of knitting, used throughout
• Pattern stitch (patt) – a textured spot or moss-style pattern that creates the decorative surface of the fabric
• Decrease stitches – including slip 1, knit 1, pass slipped stitch over (psso) and knit two together (k2tog) for shaping
• Increase stitches (inc) – used where additional stitches are required during construction

About the Mittens

The matching mittens are designed to coordinate with the hooded coat, using the same yarn and needles. They are sized to fit an average baby's or child's hand for each of the six age ranges covered by the pattern, making them a practical companion piece. The mittens are a straightforward knitted project,