Round Neck Cardigan and T Bag Hat in Sirdar Snuggly DK and Snuggly Baby Crofter DK - 1997 - Downloadable PDF

Round Neck Cardigan and T Bag Hat in Sirdar Snuggly DK and Snuggly Baby Crofter DK – Pattern 1997

This official Sirdar knitting pattern (pattern number 1997) covers two delightful baby and children's knitted designs: a classic Round Neck Cardigan and a fun T Bag Hat. Both pieces are worked in a combination of Sirdar Snuggly DK and Sirdar Snuggly Baby Crofter DK, making them ideal projects for knitters looking to create soft, colourful garments for little ones from birth right through to seven years of age. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF, so you can get started immediately after purchase.

The Round Neck Cardigan

The Round Neck Cardigan is a timeless, practical baby and children's garment featuring a neat, comfortable round neckline and set-in or straight sleeves. It is sized to fit chest measurements ranging from 41 cm (16 in) for 0–6 months up to 66 cm (26 in) for 6–7 years, with actual garment measurements providing a comfortable fit at each size. Full lengths range from 24 cm (9½ in) for the smallest size up to 46 cm (18 in) for the largest, and sleeve lengths — which are noted as adjustable — run from 15 cm (6 in) to 33 cm (13 in).

The cardigan is worked in DK weight yarn, which produces a fabric that is lightweight yet warm — perfectly suited to baby and children's knitwear. The two-yarn combination creates a lovely visual contrast: the Sirdar Snuggly DK is used as the main yarn, while the Sirdar Snuggly Baby Crofter DK provides the contrast colour detail. Snuggly Baby Crofter DK is well known for its self-patterning, fair isle-style stripes that knit up automatically as you work, giving the garment a decorative, colourwork appearance without requiring the knitter to manage multiple strands simultaneously.

Techniques and Stitches – Cardigan

• Knit and purl stitches form the foundation of the fabric throughout the cardigan.
• Stocking stitch (stockinette stitch) is the primary fabric stitch used for the body and sleeves, creating a smooth, classic finish.
• Rib stitch (typically a 1×1 or 2×2 rib) is used for the welts, cuffs, and button bands, providing elasticity and a neat, professional edge.
• Shaping techniques including increases and decreases are used to shape the armholes, neckline, and sleeve head.
• Colour work is achieved by switching between the main shade and the self-patterning Crofter DK contrast yarn at designated intervals, producing stripe or fair isle-style detailing with minimal complexity.
• Picking up and knitting stitches along the front bands and neckband is a key finishing technique used to create the button band and round neck edging.
• Buttonhole construction is included to complete the cardigan front opening.

Materials – Cardigan

• Sirdar Snuggly DK (F075) in main shades 419 and 259 — quantities range from 1 ball (0–6 months) to 3 balls (4–5 and 6–7 years) of 50g balls.
• Sirdar Snuggly Baby Crofter DK (F086) in contrast shades 160 and 161 — quantities range from 1 ball (0–6 months to 2–3 years) to 2 balls (4–5 and 6–7 years) of 50g balls.
• Knitting needles appropriate for DK weight yarn are required (specific needle sizes are detailed within the full pattern PDF).

The T Bag Hat