Round Neck and Collar Neck Cardigans in Sirdar Click Chunky - 2273 - Downloadable PDF

Round Neck and Collar Neck Cardigans in Sirdar Click Chunky

What Is Being Made

This downloadable knitting pattern from Sirdar provides instructions for creating two distinct cardigan styles for children aged 2 to 13 years: a classic Round Neck Cardigan and a Cardigan with Collar. Both designs are crafted using Sirdar Click Chunky yarn, making them ideal beginner-friendly projects. The pattern includes six size options to accommodate children from toddlers through early teens, with chest measurements ranging from 56cm (22 inches) for ages 2-3 up to 81cm (32 inches) for ages 12-13.

Garment Specifications and Sizing

The cardigans are designed with precise measurements for proper fit and comfort. The full length varies from 36cm (14 inches) for the smallest size to 56cm (22 inches) for the largest, while sleeve lengths range from 24cm (9½ inches) to 42cm (16½ inches). The actual garment size matches the chest measurement, ensuring a well-proportioned fit across all age ranges.

Knitting Techniques and Construction

This pattern employs fundamental knitting techniques suitable for beginners. The construction utilizes stocking stitch as the primary fabric, which creates a smooth, classic appearance. Rib pattern is incorporated for areas requiring elasticity and definition, such as cuffs and hem edges. The cardigans feature button closures, with three buttons specified for the front opening, providing both functional and decorative elements to the finished garment.

Stitches Used

• Stocking Stitch: The main stitch pattern creating the body of the cardigan, worked over 14 stitches and 19 rows per 10cm (4 inches) on 6½mm needles
• Rib Pattern: Used for structured edges and cuffs, worked over 16 stitches and 19 rows per 10cm (4 inches) on 6½mm needles

Materials and Yarn

Both cardigan styles are worked in Sirdar Click Chunky, a chunky-weight yarn available in multiple shades. The Round Neck Cardigan requires shade 111, while the Cardigan with Collar uses shade 110. Yarn quantities vary by size, ranging from 6 to 13 balls of 50g each depending on the child's age and the specific design chosen. The pattern notes that Click Chunky is also suitable for substitution with other Sirdar chunky-weight options including Tweedie Chunky, Denim Chunky, Escape Chunky, and Crofter Chunky, though yardage may vary.

Needles and Notions

The pattern requires two pairs of knitting needles to achieve proper tension and stitch definition. A pair of 6½mm (UK 3 – USA 10.5) needles is used for the main fabric, while a pair of 5½mm (UK 5 – USA 9) needles is used for ribbed sections. Three buttons are needed to complete the front closure on either cardigan style.

Tension and Gauge

Achieving correct tension is essential for proper fit. The pattern specifies 14 stitches and 19 rows to 10cm (4 inches) over stocking stitch and 16 stitches and 19 rows to 10cm (4 inches) over rib pattern when worked on 6½mm needles. Knitters should adjust needle size as needed to match these gauge requirements before beginning the project.

Difficulty Level

Labeled as an Easy Knit project, this pattern is designed for beginners and those new to cardigan construction. The straightforward stitch patterns and clear sizing options make these cardigans an accessible introduction to garment knitting using chunky yarn, which works up quickly and is forgiving for developing knitting skills.