Round Neck and Wrap Neck Sweaters in Sirdar Supersoft Aran - 2447 - Downloadable PDF

Round Neck and Wrap Neck Sweaters in Sirdar Supersoft Aran – Pattern 2447

This Sirdar knitting pattern (reference 2447) provides instructions for two charming children's sweater designs: a Round Neck Sweater and a Wrap Neck Sweater, both knitted in Sirdar Supersoft Aran yarn. Sized to fit children aged 2 to 13 years, these sweaters are practical, cosy, and beautifully textured, making them ideal wardrobe staples for the cooler months. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF, so you can get started straight away.

Designs Included

• Round Neck Sweater – a classic, clean-finished neckline style knitted in Sirdar Supersoft Aran Shade 922
• Wrap Neck Sweater – a cosy overlapping neckline variation knitted in Sirdar Supersoft Aran Shade 920

Both designs share the same construction approach and stitch repertoire, differing primarily in their neckline finish, giving knitters a choice of style from a single pattern booklet.

Sizing and Measurements

The pattern covers six sizes to fit chest measurements from 56 cm (22 in) up to 81 cm (32 in), corresponding to ages 2–3, 4–5, 6–7, 8–9, 10–11, and 12–13 years. Actual garment measurements range from 60 cm to 85 cm in width, with full lengths ranging from 36 cm to 54 cm. Sleeve length runs from 24 cm to 42 cm and is noted as adjustable, which is a helpful feature when knitting for growing children.

Techniques and Stitches Used

These sweaters make excellent projects for knitters who are comfortable with basic techniques and ready to incorporate some textural interest. The key stitch patterns and techniques featured in this pattern include:

• Cable panels – each cable panel spans 20 stitches and measures 8 cm (3 in) in width, creating a classic raised rope or twist effect that adds visual depth to the sweater fronts and/or backs
• Mistake rib – a subtly textured ribbing variation used across the main body fabric, worked at a tension of 18 stitches and 24 rows to 10 cm on 5 mm needles
• Standard ribbing – typically used for welts, cuffs, and neckbands to provide a neat, stretchy finish
• Cable needle techniques – stitches are slipped onto a cable needle and held at the front or back of the work to create the twisted cable crossings
• Stitch holders – used to keep live stitches secure while working other sections, particularly around necklines and shoulders
• Wrap neckline construction – the Wrap Neck Sweater requires additional shaping and finishing around the overlapping collar area, adding a slightly more advanced element to that version

Materials Required

Both sweaters are knitted in Sirdar Supersoft Aran (yarn code F022), a wonderfully soft aran-weight yarn that is particularly well suited to children's knitwear due to its gentle feel against the skin. The yarn is used in 100g balls, with quantities ranging from 2 to 4 balls depending on the size being knitted.

• Round Neck Sweater: Sirdar Supersoft Aran in Shade 922 – 2 balls (sizes 2–3 and 4–5), 3 balls (sizes 6–7 and 8–9), 4 balls (sizes 10–11 and 12–13)
• Wrap Neck Sweater: Sirdar Supersoft Aran in Shade 920 – quantities as above per size

In addition to yarn, the following tools and notions are required:

• 5 mm (UK 6 / USA 8) knitting needles