Sweater and Booties in Sirdar Snuggly 100% Merino 4 Ply - 5263 - Downloadable PDF

Sirdar Snuggly 100% Merino 4 Ply – Design No. 5263: Two-Colour Baby Sweater and Booties Knitting Pattern

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern from Sirdar (Design No. 5263) presents two charming coordinating baby projects: a two-colour sweater and a matching pair of booties. Rated intermediate in difficulty, the pattern is designed for knitters who are comfortable with basic shaping and colour work. Both pieces are worked in Sirdar Snuggly 100% Merino 4 Ply, making them ideal for babies and young children with sensitive skin.

About the Yarn: Sirdar Snuggly 100% Merino 4 Ply

Sirdar Snuggly 100% Merino 4 Ply is a lightweight, pure natural fibre yarn spun from 100% merino wool. It is breathable, gentle on delicate skin, and rigorously tested to remain soft wash after wash — qualities that make it especially well suited to baby garments and accessories. The yarn comes in 50g balls and is available in a range of shades. For this pattern, two specific shades are used:

• Yarn A: Shade 072 Ocean
• Yarn B: Shade 003 (Coconut White is shown as a suggested pairing in the pattern imagery)

Alternative shades shown in the pattern include 122 Storm, 071 Lagoon, and 031 Biscuit, giving knitters flexibility to personalise their projects. The yarn is classified as 4 ply weight, making it a fine, delicate choice perfectly suited to lightweight baby knitwear for all seasons.

Needles and Tension

The pattern calls for 3.25mm needles (UK size 10 / US size 3). The stated tension is 28 stitches and 36 rows to 10cm (4 inches) measured over stocking stitch. Achieving the correct tension is essential, particularly for a fitted garment like a baby sweater, and knitters are encouraged to work a tension swatch before beginning.

Design 1: Two-Colour Baby Sweater

Sizes and Measurements

The sweater is sized to fit babies and young children from 0–6 months through to 2–3 years, covering four sizes in total:

• 0–6 months: 41cm (16") chest, 45cm (17¾") width, 24cm (9½") full length, 15cm (6") sleeve length
• 6–12 months: 46cm (18") chest, 51cm (20") width, 28cm (11") full length, 17cm (6½") sleeve length
• 1–2 years: 51cm (20") chest, 55cm (21¾") width, 32cm (12½") full length, 20cm (8") sleeve length
• 2–3 years: 56cm (22") chest, 61cm (24") width, 38cm (15") full length, 24cm (9½") sleeve length

Yarn Requirements – Sweater

• Yarn A (shade 072 Ocean): 1 ball for sizes 0–6 months, 6–12 months, and 1–2 years; 2 balls for 2–3 years
• Yarn B (shade 003): 1 ball for sizes 0–6 months and 6–12 months; 2 balls for 1–2 years and 2–3 years
• Buttons: 2 buttons for all sizes — the pattern references the Sirdar Elegant Button, Code B56

Techniques and Stitches – Sweater

The sweater is a two-colour knitted design, making use of colour work to create visual contrast between the two shades. The primary stitch used throughout is stocking stitch (knit on the right side, purl on the wrong side), which gives the fabric a smooth, classic finish.