V Neck Cardigan and Doll Cardigan in Sirdar Snuggly Bouclette - 5257 - Downloadable PDF

V Neck Cardigan and Doll Cardigan in Sirdar Snuggly Bouclette – Pattern 5257

Sirdar Design Number 5257 is a downloadable PDF knitting pattern offering two delightful projects in one: a V-neck girls' cardigan sized for babies and toddlers aged 0–3 years, and a matching doll's cardigan to accompany it. Both garments are worked in Sirdar Snuggly Bouclette, a natural wool blend yarn specially developed to combine a fun, bobbly bouclé texture with a baby-soft touch. The pattern is rated intermediate in difficulty and is triple-checked by Sirdar to guarantee success when worked with Sirdar yarns.

Established in West Yorkshire in 1880, Sirdar is one of Britain's most trusted yarn companies, and the Sirdar Snuggly range is their dedicated baby and children's collection. Every Snuggly yarn is rigorously tested to ensure it remains kind to a baby's tender skin and stays soft and gentle wash after wash — an important consideration when choosing yarn for infant garments.

About Sirdar Snuggly Bouclette

Sirdar Snuggly Bouclette is a natural wool blend yarn presented in 50g balls. Its distinctive bouclé construction creates a charming, textured bobble effect across the knitted fabric, adding visual interest and a cosy warmth to even the simplest stitch patterns. The yarn is available in twelve gentle shades, and the pattern specifically showcases the following colourways:

• 104 Powder – shown on the girls' V-neck cardigan
• 004 Rose – shown on the doll's cardigan
• 131 Daffodil
• 041 Soft Lavender

The yarn reference used in this pattern is F231 Snuggly Bouclette, sold in 50g balls. The bouclé texture means that simple, classic stitches are elevated by the yarn's character, making it an ideal choice for knitters who want an impressive result without complex stitch work.

The Girls' V-Neck Cardigan

Sizing and Measurements

The girls' cardigan is worked across four sizes, covering ages 0–6 months, 6–12 months, 1–2 years, and 2–3 years. The key measurements are as follows:

• Chest: 41 cm (16") / 46 cm (18") / 51 cm (20") / 56 cm (22")
• Full width: 55 cm (21¾") / 60 cm (23¾") / 65 cm (25½") / 70 cm (27½")
• Full length from back of neck (approximately): 17 cm (6½") / 20 cm (8") / 24 cm (9½") / 26 cm (10¼")
• Sleeve length: 12 cm (4¾") / 14 cm (5½") / 17 cm (6½") / 20 cm (8")

Materials Required

• Yarn: Sirdar Snuggly Bouclette (F231), 50g balls — 2 balls for sizes 0–6 months, 6–12 months, and 1–2 years; 3 balls for size 2–3 years
• Knitting needles: 1 pair of 4½mm (UK 7 / USA 7) knitting needles
• Buttons: 3 buttons per size — Sirdar Elegant Button, Button Reference Code B5600 - 0086
• Organza ribbon: 2.5 cm (1 in) wide, in lengths of 130 cm / 140 cm / 150 cm / 165 cm depending on size (approximately 51¼" / 55¼" / 59" / 65")
• Sewing thread for finishing