Bobble Jumper in Sirdar Snuggly Replay DK - 2552 - Downloadable PDF

Sirdar Snuggly Replay DK Bobble Jumper – Pattern 2552: A Detailed Summary

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern, Design No. 2552 from Sirdar Snuggly, presents a charming Bobble Jumper — described within the pattern as a Popcorn Stitch Tunic — designed for children aged 3 to 7 years. Rated as an intermediate level knitting project, this pattern is ideal for knitters who are comfortable with basic stitch construction and are ready to explore decorative textural techniques. Sirdar notes that all patterns in this range are triple-checked to guarantee success when knitted in the specified Sirdar yarns.

What Is Being Made

The finished garment is a children's knitted jumper (sweater) with tunic-length styling, featuring a richly textured all-over or feature popcorn (bobble) stitch design. The tunic length makes it versatile enough to be worn as both a jumper and a short dress, which is why this pattern sits across both the sweaters and jumpers and dresses categories. It is a long-sleeved design, making it well suited to cooler weather and everyday wear for active children.

The jumper is shown knitted in shade 119 Good as Gold, a warm golden marled colourway from the Sirdar Snuggly Replay DK yarn range. Additional colourway options referenced in the pattern include 122 Quiet Violet, 117 Tangerine Twist, and 118 Ice Cream Dream, giving knitters a range of soft, marled shades to choose from.

Sizing and Measurements

The pattern covers five sizes to fit children from 3 to 7 years. Key measurements across the size range are as follows:

• Chest: 59 cm (23¼") to 69 cm (27¼")
• Width: 71 cm (28") to 83 cm (32¾")
• Full Length: 56 cm (22") to 64 cm (25¼")
• Sleeve Length: 28 cm (11") to 36 cm (14")

The generous width relative to the chest measurement reflects the relaxed, tunic-style fit of the garment, giving children freedom of movement during everyday adventures.

Techniques Used

As an intermediate knitting pattern, Design No. 2552 goes beyond basic stocking stitch and introduces the popcorn or bobble stitch as its signature decorative technique. Bobble stitches are created by working multiple times into a single stitch — typically knitting into the front and back of the stitch several times — and then decreasing back down to one stitch, forming a raised, rounded cluster on the fabric surface. This creates a three-dimensional, tactile texture that is visually striking and highly appealing on children's knitwear.

The pattern also incorporates ribbing, which is the standard technique used for cuffs, hems, and neckbands in knitted garments. Ribbing is worked by alternating knit and purl stitches across the row, producing an elastic, structured edge that helps the garment retain its shape and fit snugly at the wrists and body hem.

Construction of the jumper follows traditional flat knitting methods, with separate pieces worked on straight needles and then seamed together — a classic approach well suited to intermediate knitters building their skills in garment construction and finishing.

Stitches Used

• Popcorn / Bobble Stitch – the headline decorative stitch, creating raised textural clusters across the fabric
• Knit Stitch (plain knitting) – used throughout the body and sleeves as the base fabric
• Purl Stitch – used in combination with knit stitches to form ribbing sections
• Rib Stitch – worked at hems, cuffs, and neckband for structured, stretchy edges

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