Jacket and Blanket in Sirdar Snowflake Chunky and Snuggly DK - 4560 - Downloadable PDF

Sirdar Snowflake Chunky and Snuggly DK Pattern 4560 – Baby and Children's Jacket and Blanket

This official Sirdar pattern, reference 4560, is a downloadable PDF offering two coordinating knitted projects for babies and young children: a classic button-up jacket and a cosy blanket. Both pieces are worked in a combination of two Sirdar yarns — the fluffy, textured Sirdar Snowflake Chunky as the main shade and the smooth Sirdar Snuggly DK as a contrast — creating a charming two-tone effect that is both visually appealing and wonderfully soft against delicate skin. The pattern is suitable for knitters with a working knowledge of basic shaping techniques and is an ideal project for anyone building a handmade baby gift set.

The Jacket

Sizing and Fit

The jacket is sized to fit children from birth through to 7 years, covering six specific age ranges: 0–6 months, 6–12 months, 1–2 years, 2–3 years, 4–5 years, and 6–7 years. Chest measurements range from 41 cm (16 in) for the smallest size up to 66 cm (26 in) for the largest, with actual garment measurements of 45 cm to 71 cm to allow for ease of movement. Full lengths range from 23 cm (9 in) to 39 cm (15½ in), and sleeve lengths — noted as adjustable — run from 15 cm (6 in) to 33 cm (13 in). This wide size range makes the pattern exceptional value, as a single purchase covers years of gifting or making for a growing child.

Construction and Techniques

The jacket is constructed in separate pieces — back, fronts, and sleeves — which are then seamed together, a traditional approach that gives a neat, structured finish. Shaping is achieved through increasing and decreasing stitches at set intervals, including sleeve shaping worked by decreasing one stitch at each end of alternate or every fourth row depending on the size. The pattern uses a thumb cast-on method for starting pieces. Fastenings are provided by 4 buttons, making the jacket practical and easy to put on and take off — an important consideration for baby and toddler garments.

Stitches Used

• Stocking stitch — the primary stitch used for the main body and sleeves, worked in Sirdar Snowflake Chunky, creating a smooth knit face with a purl reverse
• Moss stitch — used for contrast detailing worked in Sirdar Snuggly DK, producing a textured, non-curling fabric ideal for borders and trims

Materials for the Jacket

• Sirdar Snowflake Chunky, shade 715 (main shade, code F084) — 3 to 7 x 25g balls depending on size
• Sirdar Snuggly DK, shade 187 (contrast shade, code F075) — 1 to 2 x 50g balls depending on size
• 5½mm knitting needles (UK 5 / USA 9) for the chunky yarn sections
• 3¼mm knitting needles (UK 10 / USA 3) for the DK yarn sections
• 4 buttons for fastening

Tension

Achieving the correct tension is essential to ensure the finished jacket matches the stated measurements. For Sirdar Snowflake Chunky on 5½mm needles, the tension is 14 stitches and 19 rows to 10 cm (4 in) over stocking stitch. For Sirdar Snuggly DK on 3¼mm needles, the tension is 24 stitches and 42 rows to 10 cm (4 in) over moss stitch. Knitters are advised to adjust needle size accordingly if their tension swatch does not match these figures.

The Blanket