Blanket and Jacket in Sirdar Snuggly 4Ply - 4687- Downloadable PDF

Sirdar Snuggly 4 Ply Baby Girl's Hooded Jacket & Blanket – Pattern 4687

This charming knitting pattern from Sirdar (pattern number 4687) offers two coordinating projects in one downloadable PDF: a Baby Girl's Hooded Jacket and a matching Blanket, both worked in the ever-popular Sirdar Snuggly 4 Ply yarn. Designed to cover a wide range of sizes from premature right through to 2 years, this pattern is a wonderful choice for knitters who want to create a complete, gift-ready set for a new arrival — including those born early who need specially sized garments.

The Hooded Jacket

The jacket is a beautifully detailed baby garment featuring a hood, set-in or shaped sleeves, and a neat button fastening. It is sized to fit chest measurements ranging from 31 cm (12 in) for the smallest premature size up to 51 cm (20 in) for the 1–2 years size, with actual garment measurements of 35 cm to 56 cm to allow for comfortable ease. Full lengths range from 18 cm to 32 cm, and sleeve lengths — noted as adjustable — run from 8 cm to 20 cm, making it straightforward to customise the fit as needed.

Design Details and Texture

What makes this jacket particularly special is its combination of classic stitch textures. The body features a cable bobble pattern panel as a key decorative element, adding beautiful three-dimensional interest to what might otherwise be a simple baby knit. This panel is worked alongside stocking stitch sections, creating a pleasing contrast between smooth fabric and richly textured detail.

Techniques Used in the Jacket

• Cable knitting — using a cable needle to create twisted rope-like columns of stitches
• C6B (Cable 6 Back) — slip 3 stitches to the back on a cable needle, knit 3, then knit 3 from the cable needle, creating a right-leaning twist
• C6F (Cable 6 Front) — slip 3 stitches to the front on a cable needle, knit 3, then knit 3 from the cable needle, creating a left-leaning twist
• MB (Make Bobble) — a detailed bobble technique worked by picking up a loop between stitches and working increases and decreases to form a raised, rounded bobble; this involves knitting and purling through the back of the loop, turning the work multiple times, and finishing with decreases
• Stocking stitch — the classic knit on right side, purl on wrong side fabric used throughout the body
• Shaping — including decreasing and increasing for armholes, sleeves, and the hood
• Ribbing — typically used for cuffs, button bands, and edgings in baby garments of this style

Materials for the Jacket

• Yarn: Sirdar Snuggly 4 Ply, shade 472 — quantities range from 2 balls (premature sizes) up to 3 balls (1–2 years), each ball weighing 50g
• The pattern notes it is also suitable for Sirdar Snuggly Baby Crofter 4 Ply, though yarn amounts may vary
• Needles: One pair of 3¼mm (UK10 / USA3) knitting needles and one pair of 2¾mm (UK12 / USA2) knitting needles
• Optional: 3¼mm 80cm circular needle and 2¾mm 80cm circular needle if preferred for certain sections
• Cable needle for working the cable stitches
• 3 buttons for the jacket fastening

Tension for the Jacket

Achieving the correct tension is essential with this pattern. The stated tension is