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Sirdar Snuggly 100% Cotton DK Baby Cardigans – Pattern 5271

Pattern 5271 from Sirdar is a beautifully crafted knitting pattern featuring two classic baby cardigans designed for sizes covering a chest measurement of 41 cm to 56 cm (16" to 22"), suitable for babies aged 0–3 years. Both designs are worked in Sirdar Snuggly 100% Cotton Double Knitting yarn, a premium 100% cotton yarn specially developed to remain breathable, soft, and gentle against a baby's delicate skin, wash after wash. This is an intermediate-level knitting pattern, making it an ideal project for knitters who have moved beyond the basics and are ready to tackle shaping, buttonbands, and neckline finishing.

The Designs

Design 1: Long Sleeve Round Neck Cardigan

The first design is a long sleeve cardigan with a round neckline, shown in shade 768 Mauve. This is a timeless, classic baby cardigan silhouette that provides full arm coverage, making it ideal for cooler days or as a layering piece. The long sleeves are shaped with the same neat ribbed edging used throughout the garment, giving it a tidy, professional finish.

• Sleeve length: 15 cm / 6" up to 24 cm / 9½" depending on size
• Full length: 21 cm / 8¼" up to 30 cm / 11¾" depending on size
• Buttons required: 5 to 6 buttons (round neck version), using Sirdar Elegant Button Code B5600-0091
• Yarn shade shown: 768 Mauve in Sirdar Snuggly 100% Cotton DK
• Yarn quantity: 2 to 4 balls of 50g depending on size

Design 2: Short Sleeve Round Neck Cardigan

The second design is a short sleeve cardigan with a round neckline, shown in shade 756 Purple. This lighter version of the classic cardigan is perfect for warmer weather or as a stylish cover-up in summer months. The short sleeves retain the same neat construction and ribbed detailing as the long sleeve version, ensuring a consistent and polished look across both garments.

• Sleeve length: Short sleeves as indicated per size
• Full length: 21 cm / 8¼" up to 30 cm / 11¾" depending on size
• Buttons required: 5 to 6 buttons (round neck version)
• Yarn shade shown: 756 Purple in Sirdar Snuggly 100% Cotton DK

V Neck Cardigan Variation

The pattern also references a V neck cardigan variation, offering knitters additional styling options within the same pattern booklet. The V neck version requires 4 to 5 buttons depending on size, reflecting its slightly shorter button band compared to the round neck versions.

Sizes Available

All designs in this pattern are sized to fit the following chest measurements:

• 41 cm / 16"
• 46 cm / 18"
• 51 cm / 20"
• 56 cm / 22"

The actual knitted width of the garment ranges from 45 cm / 17¾" to 60 cm / 23¾", incorporating a small amount of positive ease for comfortable baby wear.

Techniques Used

As an intermediate knitting pattern, this design introduces and reinforces a number of key construction techniques that are fundamental to garment knitting:

• Flat knitting – all pieces are worked flat on straight needles and seamed together
• Ribbing – used for cuffs, hem edges, and button bands to create neat, stretchy