Round Neck and V Neck Cardigans in Sirdar Snuggly DK - 1400 - Downloadable PDF

Round Neck and V Neck Cardigans in Sirdar Snuggly DK – Pattern 1400

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern from Sirdar includes instructions for two classic baby and children's cardigans: a Round Neck Cardigan and a V Neck Cardigan, both worked in Sirdar Snuggly DK yarn. The pattern covers six sizes, ranging from birth (0–6 months) through to 7 years, making it a wonderfully versatile pattern to return to as a child grows. Both designs are knitted flat in separate pieces and seamed, featuring a tidy button fastening — just one button is required per garment.

Sizes and Fit

The pattern is sized to fit chest measurements from 41 cm (16 in) up to 66 cm (26 in), with actual finished measurements ranging from 44 cm to 69 cm to allow for comfortable ease. Full lengths (excluding edging) run from 22 cm to 37 cm, and sleeve lengths — described as adjustable — range from 15 cm to 33 cm, giving knitters flexibility to customise the fit for individual children.

The Round Neck Cardigan

The Round Neck Cardigan is a timeless, neat-finished style ideal for babies and toddlers. It features a classic rounded neckline with a neat edging and set-in sleeves shaped with standard armhole and shoulder shaping. The sample shown in the pattern is worked in Sirdar Snuggly DK shade 438. Yarn requirements range from 2 to 4 x 50g balls depending on size, making this an economical project well suited to gift knitting.

The V Neck Cardigan

The V Neck Cardigan offers a slightly more tailored look with a classic V-shaped neckline, equally suitable for boys and girls. Like the round neck version, it is worked in pieces with set-in sleeves and structured shaping at the armholes and shoulders. The sample is shown in Sirdar Snuggly DK shade 437. This version requires 2 to 4 x 50g balls across the size range, with slightly more yarn needed for some mid-range sizes compared to the round neck design.

Techniques Used

• Thumb cast-on method — used to begin the back and other pieces
• Stocking stitch — the main fabric of both cardigans, worked in alternating knit and purl rows
• Armhole shaping — worked through decreases at the beginning of rows
• Shoulder shaping — achieved by casting off stitches at the beginning of rows
• Neckline shaping — different for each design; the V neck requires angled decreases while the round neck uses a more gradual curved shaping
• Edging — worked separately and not included in the stated full length measurement, giving a clean, professional finish to hems, cuffs, and necklines
• Seaming — pieces are joined after knitting in the traditional construction method

Stitches Used

• Knit (k) and Purl (p) — the foundation stitches forming stocking stitch fabric
• Decrease stitches — including p2tog (purl two together) used during shaping rows
• Cast off — used at shoulders and neckline to shape the garment

Tension

The stated tension is 22 stitches and 28 rows to 10 cm (4 in) over stocking stitch using 4mm needles. Achieving the correct tension is essential to ensure the finished garment matches the stated measurements, and the pattern advises swatching carefully before beginning.

Materials and Needles

Both cardigans are designed for Sirdar Snuggly DK, a soft double knitting weight yarn well suited to baby and children's knitwear. The pattern also notes compatibility with a wide range of other yarns in the Sn