Boys V Neck and Shawl Collar Cardigans in Sirdar Snuggly DK - 1473 - Downloadable PDF

Boys V Neck and Shawl Collar Cardigans in Sirdar Snuggly DK – Pattern 1473

This Sirdar knitting pattern (reference 1473) presents two classic boys' cardigan designs worked in Sirdar Snuggly DK yarn: a V Neck Cardigan and a Shawl Collar Cardigan. Both garments are sized from birth through to 7 years, making this a wonderfully versatile pattern that can grow with a child or be knitted repeatedly as a treasured handmade gift. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF, so knitters can access and print it immediately after purchase.

Designs Included

V Neck Cardigan

The first design is a neat, tailored V neck cardigan — a timeless style that suits boys from newborn right through to school age. The V neckline is a classic shaping technique in knitting, created by working paired decreases on either side of a central front opening as the knitter works upward from the lower body. This produces a clean, angular neckline that sits neatly and gives the finished garment a smart, put-together appearance. The V neck cardigan in this pattern is knitted in Sirdar Snuggly DK shade 446.

Shawl Collar Cardigan

The second design features a shawl collar, a broader, softly folded collar that wraps around the neckline and overlaps slightly at the front. Shawl collars add a cosy, relaxed feel to a garment and are particularly well suited to baby and toddler knitwear, where warmth and comfort are priorities. The shawl collar is typically worked by picking up stitches around the neckline and knitting a wide band that is then folded or shaped to create the characteristic lapel effect. The shawl collar cardigan in this pattern is knitted in Sirdar Snuggly DK shade 445.

Sizing and Measurements

Pattern 1473 covers six sizes, making it suitable for a wide range of ages and chest measurements:

• 0–6 months – to fit 41 cm (16 in) chest; actual measurement 45 cm (17¾ in)
• 6–12 months – to fit 46 cm (18 in) chest; actual measurement 51 cm (20 in)
• 1–2 years – to fit 51 cm (20 in) chest; actual measurement 56 cm (22 in)
• 2–3 years – to fit 56 cm (22 in) chest; actual measurement 60 cm (23¾ in)
• 4–5 years – to fit 61 cm (24 in) chest; actual measurement 65 cm (25½ in)
• 6–7 years – to fit 66 cm (26 in) chest; actual measurement 71 cm (28 in)

Full lengths range from 24 cm (9½ in) for the smallest size up to 48 cm (19 in) for the largest. Sleeve length ranges from 15 cm (6 in) to 33 cm (13 in) and is noted as adjustable, which is a practical feature allowing knitters to customise the fit for a specific child.

Techniques Used

Both cardigans are constructed using standard flat knitting techniques, meaning the pieces are worked back and forth in rows on a single pair of needles and then seamed together. Key techniques involved in making these cardigans include:

• Flat knitting – working rows back and forth to create separate front, back, and sleeve panels
• Ribbing – typically used at cuffs, hems, and button bands to create a neat, stretchy edge that holds its shape
• V neck shaping – using paired decreases to form the angular front neckline on the first design
• Shawl collar construction – picking up and working a wide, overlapping collar on the second design
• Armhole and sleeve shaping – working increases and decreases to shape the sleeve cap and armhole for a neat set-in fit