Hooded Jackets with Ears in Sirdar Flurry Chunky - 4856 - Downloadable PDF

Sirdar Flurry Chunky Hooded Jacket with Ears – Pattern 4856

Pattern 4856 from Sirdar is an Easy Knit pattern for a Hooded Jacket with Ears, designed for babies and toddlers from birth to 3 years. Worked entirely in garter stitch using chunky-weight yarn, this beginner-friendly knitting pattern produces a cosy, textured jacket complete with a hood featuring adorable animal-style ears. Two versions are included — a Girl's Jacket and a Boy's Jacket — each with its own colour and finishing details, making this pattern a versatile choice for handmade baby gifts or wardrobe staples.

Sizes and Fit

The pattern covers four sizes to fit chest measurements from 41 cm (16 in) up to 56 cm (22 in), corresponding to the following age ranges:

• 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 51 cm (20 in)
• 1–2 years – to fit 51 cm (20 in) chest; actual measurement 54 cm (21¼ in)
• 2–3 years – to fit 56 cm (22 in) chest; actual measurement 60 cm (23¾ in)

Full lengths range from 22 cm (8¾ in) for the smallest size up to 36 cm (14 in) for the largest. Sleeve length is adjustable, ranging from 15 cm (6 in) to 24 cm (9½ in), allowing knitters to customise the fit as needed.

What Is Being Made

The finished garment is a hooded, front-opening jacket with set-in sleeves and a characterful hood shaped with knitted ears — a detail that gives the jacket its distinctive, playful look. The jacket features a Left Front, Right Front, Back, Sleeves, Hood, and Ears as separate knitted pieces that are seamed together on completion. The front opening is fastened with either ribbon and clear buttons or press fastenings for the Girl's Jacket, or toggles for the Boy's Jacket, giving each version a distinct style.

Girl's Jacket

The Girl's Jacket is knitted in Sirdar Flurry shade 559, a soft, fluffy chunky yarn that gives the finished jacket a luxuriously cosy texture. The front is finished with 60 cm (23¾ in) of ribbon threaded through or tied at the neckline, along with 2 clear buttons or press fastenings on the inside of the jacket for secure closure. This version has a delicate, feminine finish that suits the soft, cloud-like quality of the Flurry yarn.

Boy's Jacket

The Boy's Jacket is knitted in Sirdar Flurry shade 558, offering a different colourway in the same wonderfully soft yarn. Instead of ribbon, the Boy's Jacket is finished with 2 toggles for fastening, giving it a more structured, outdoorsy feel while retaining the same cosy silhouette and hooded-with-ears design.

Yarn and Materials

The primary yarn specified is Sirdar Flurry Chunky (F221), a chunky-weight yarn sold in 50g balls. The quantities required are:

• 0–6 months and 6–12 months: 3 balls
• 1–2 years: 4 balls
• 2–3 years: 5 balls

The pattern notes that Sirdar Snuggly Snowflake Chunky is also suitable as an alternative yarn, though yarn amounts may vary when substituting. Sirdar Flurry is a fluffy, textured chunky yarn that creates a soft, plush fabric ideal for baby