Sweaters in Sirdar Peekaboo DK - 4459 - Downloadable PDF

Sirdar Snuggly Peekaboo DK Children's Sweaters – Pattern 4459

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern from Sirdar presents two classic children's sweater designs worked in Sirdar Snuggly Peekaboo DK yarn. Sized to fit babies and children from birth to 7 years, the pattern covers chest sizes from 41 cm (16 in) up to 66 cm (26 in), making it a versatile addition to any handknitter's collection. Both designs share the same basic construction and sizing framework but differ in their stitch patterning, giving knitters a choice of texture and visual interest.

Design One: Cable Sweater

The first design is a Cable Sweater, worked in Sirdar Snuggly Peekaboo DK shade 101. This garment features an all-over cable and rib arrangement that creates a richly textured fabric, making it a beautiful choice for gifting or special occasions. The cable pattern is built around a repeating sequence of knit and purl columns, punctuated by a classic four-stitch cable cross known as C4F.

Techniques and Stitches Used

• C4F Cable Cross: The signature stitch of this design involves slipping 2 stitches to a cable needle held at the front, knitting 2 stitches from the left needle, then knitting the 2 held stitches from the cable needle. This creates the characteristic twisted rope effect associated with traditional cable knitting.
• Rib Stitch: Sections of knit and purl ribbing frame the cables, adding elasticity at cuffs, hems, and neckbands.
• Stocking Stitch: Used in structural areas of the garment to provide a smooth, stable fabric.
• Increasing and Decreasing: Standard shaping techniques are used throughout to form the armholes, sleeve caps, and neckline.
• Stitch Holders: Stitches are placed on holders while working neckline shaping, a common technique in seamless or partially seamless garment construction.

Materials

• Yarn: Sirdar Snuggly Peekaboo DK, shade 101 — 2 to 5 balls of 50g depending on size
• Needles: 4mm (UK8 / USA6) and 3¼mm (UK10 / USA3) knitting needles
• Accessories: Cable needle and stitch holders

Design Two: Cable and Stocking Stitch Sweater

The second design is the Cable and Stocking Stitch Sweater, worked in Sirdar Snuggly Peekaboo DK shade 104. This version combines the tactile appeal of cable panels with the clean, smooth surface of stocking stitch, creating a more contemporary look while retaining the warmth and structure that cables provide. The contrast between the textured cable sections and the flat stocking stitch panels gives this sweater a refined, modern aesthetic that works equally well for everyday wear and smarter occasions.

Techniques and Stitches Used

• C4F Cable Cross: As in the first design, the four-stitch front cable is used to create defined cable columns within the fabric.
• Stocking Stitch: Knit on right-side rows and purled on wrong-side rows, stocking stitch forms the main body fabric between cable panels, providing a smooth contrast texture.
• Rib Stitch: Applied at borders and cuffs for a neat, stretchy finish.
• Shaping: Armhole, sleeve, and neck shaping are worked using standard decrease and increase methods.
• Stitch Holders: Used during neckline construction to hold live stitches.

Materials

• Yarn: Sirdar Snuggly Peekaboo DK, shade 104 — 2 to 5 balls of 50g depending on size
• Needles: 4mm (UK8 / USA6) and 3¼