Cardigan, Bootees, Hat and Mittens in Sirdar Snuggly DK - 1365 - Downloadable PDF

Sirdar Snuggly DK 1365 – Cardigan, Hat, Bootees and Mittens Knitting Pattern

This Sirdar Snuggly DK pattern 1365 is a charming and practical collection of four coordinating baby and toddler knits: a cardigan, hat, bootees, and mittens. Designed as an Easy Knit project, it is perfectly suited to beginner knitters who want to create a complete, matching set for a newborn gift or a growing child's wardrobe. The pattern covers sizes from birth through to 7 years, making it an exceptionally versatile choice that can be revisited as a child grows.

Who This Pattern Is For

Rated as an easy knit, this pattern is ideal for those who are new to knitting or who prefer straightforward, confidence-building projects. The instructions are structured to guide beginners through each piece clearly, and because the four items are designed to be made together as a coordinating set, knitters can build their skills progressively across the different pieces. The bootees and mittens, being smaller and simpler in construction, are excellent starting points before moving on to the slightly more involved cardigan.

The Cardigan

The cardigan is the centrepiece of this collection. It is sized to fit chest measurements from 41 cm (16 in) up to 66 cm (26 in), with actual garment measurements ranging from 44 cm to 70 cm. Full lengths range from 24 cm to 48 cm depending on the size, and sleeve lengths — noted as adjustable — run from 15 cm to 33 cm. This adjustable sleeve feature is a thoughtful practical detail that allows knitters to customise the fit. The cardigan is worked in Sirdar Snuggly DK yarn and requires between 2 and 5 x 50g balls depending on the size being knitted.

The Hat

The hat is designed to fit an average-sized baby's or child's head across all six age ranges covered by the pattern, from 0–6 months through to 6–7 years. It requires just 1 x 50g ball of Sirdar Snuggly DK for every size, making it a quick and economical knit. As a standalone project, the hat is a wonderful introduction to knitting in the round or simple shaping techniques, and it coordinates beautifully with the other pieces in the set.

The Bootees

The bootees are included for the first three sizes only — covering 0–6 months, 6–12 months, and 1–2 years — and are designed to fit an average-sized baby's or young child's foot for the age indicated. Each size requires just 1 x 50g ball of Sirdar Snuggly DK. Baby bootees are a classic knitted gift and are typically worked flat in two pieces before being seamed, incorporating simple shaping to create the heel and toe. They make an ideal project for practising increases and decreases in a small, manageable format.

The Mittens

Like the bootees, the mittens are sized for the first three age groups — 0–6 months, 6–12 months, and 1–2 years — and are designed to fit an average-sized baby's or young child's hand. They also require 1 x 50g ball of Sirdar Snuggly DK per size. Knitted mittens for babies and toddlers are typically simple in construction, often worked without a thumb gusset for the smallest sizes, making them a quick and satisfying make that completes the coordinating set perfectly.

Yarn and Materials

All four pieces in this collection are knitted using Sirdar Snuggly DK yarn, specifically shown in shade 326. This yarn is part of Sirdar's beloved Snuggly range, which is specially formulated to be soft, gentle, and kind against a baby's delicate skin. DK (double knitting) weight yarn is one of the most popular and widely available yarn weights, striking a balance between speed of knitting and fine detail, making it an excellent choice for baby garments. The pattern notes that it is also suitable for Sirdar