Blankets and Circular Shawl in Sirdar Snuggly 4 ply 50g - 1369 - Downloadable PDF

Circular Shawl and Blankets in Sirdar Snuggly 4 Ply – Pattern 1369

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern from Sirdar presents four distinct projects — a Circular Shawl and three baby or lap blankets — all worked in the delicate and soft Sirdar Snuggly 4 Ply yarn. Each design showcases a different knitting style and stitch repertoire, making this pattern pack an excellent resource for knitters who want to explore a range of techniques within a single collection. Whether you are crafting a treasured heirloom shawl or a cosy blanket, every project in this pattern is designed to highlight the fine, lightweight quality of 4 ply yarn.

About the Yarn and Needles

Sirdar Snuggly 4 Ply (shade code F074) is used across all four projects. It is a fine-weight yarn sold in 50g balls, well suited to detailed stitch patterns such as lace and cables. The yarn's smooth, soft composition allows stitch definition to show clearly, which is particularly important for the intricate textures featured in this collection.

The following needles are required across the projects:

• 3¼mm (UK10 / USA3) knitting needles — used across the collection
• 2¾mm (UK12 / USA2) knitting needles — required for the Diamond Lattice Blanket and the Lace and Cable Blanket
• A cable needle — required for the Diamond Lattice Blanket and the Lace and Cable Blanket

The Circular Shawl

Size and Materials

The Circular Shawl, including its border, measures approximately 115 x 115 cm (45¼ x 45¼ in), making it a generously sized wrap suitable for adults. It requires 8 x 50g balls of Sirdar Snuggly 4 Ply in shade 420.

Design and Techniques

Circular shawls are typically worked from the centre outward, with stitches increased at regular intervals to create the characteristic round shape. This construction method is a classic in knitting and produces a beautifully symmetrical drape. The inclusion of a border adds a finishing detail that frames the shawl and gives it a polished, refined appearance. Working a project of this scale in 4 ply yarn requires patience but rewards the knitter with a fine, lightweight fabric that is elegant and wearable.

Diamond Lattice Blanket

Size and Materials

The Diamond Lattice Blanket measures approximately 59 x 79 cm (23¼ x 31¼ in) and requires 4 x 50g balls of Sirdar Snuggly 4 Ply in shade 195.

Design and Techniques

As the name suggests, this blanket features a diamond lattice stitch pattern — a classic textured design created through a combination of knit, purl, and cable techniques. The cable needle is required for this project, indicating that crossing stitches are used to form the interlocking diamond shapes across the fabric. A lattice or diamond cable pattern is a timeless knitting motif that creates a raised, three-dimensional texture with excellent visual impact. The use of two needle sizes suggests that a finer needle may be used for a border, ribbing, or cast-on edge to ensure a neat and firm finish.

Chevron Garter Stitch Blanket

Size and Materials

The Chevron Garter Stitch Blanket measures approximately 59 x 75 cm (23¼ x 29½ in). It is worked in three colours of Sirdar Snuggly 4 Ply:

• Colour A – shade 303: 2 x 50g balls
• Colour B – shade 196: 1 x 50g ball
• Colour C – shade 419: 2 x 50g balls