Cardigans in Sirdar Snuggly Snowflake & Snuggly DK - 4875 - Downloadable PDF

Sirdar Snuggly Snowflake & Snuggly DK Cardigans – Pattern 4875: Detailed Summary

Pattern 4875 from Sirdar is a charming knitting pattern offering two distinct cardigan designs for babies and young children: a Round Neck Cardigan and a V Neck Cardigan. Both garments are sized from birth (0–6 months) through to 7 years, making this a wonderfully versatile pattern that can grow with a child or be knitted as a gift across a wide age range. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF, making it instantly accessible for knitters eager to cast on straight away.

Garment Designs Included

Round Neck Cardigan

The Round Neck Cardigan is a classic, cosy design featuring a neat, traditional round neckline that suits babies and toddlers beautifully. It is finished with a button band and fastened with 5 buttons for the three smallest sizes and 6 buttons for the three larger sizes. The round neck silhouette makes it easy to dress and undress young children, and the structured neckline gives the finished garment a neat, polished appearance.

V Neck Cardigan

The V Neck Cardigan offers a slightly more relaxed, open neckline that is equally suited to both boys and girls. It fastens with 4 buttons for the smaller sizes and 5 buttons for the larger sizes. The V neckline adds a touch of classic style and is a popular choice for layering over other garments, making it a practical as well as attractive option for everyday wear.

Sizing and Measurements

Both cardigans are offered in six sizes, covering a broad range of ages and chest measurements:

• 0–6 months: To fit 41 cm (16 in) chest, actual measurement 46 cm (18 in)
• 6–12 months: To fit 46 cm (18 in) chest, actual measurement 52 cm (20½ 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 66 cm (26 in)
• 6–7 years: To fit 66 cm (26 in) chest, actual measurement 70 cm (27½ in)

The sleeve length is described as adjustable, ranging from 15 cm (6 in) for the smallest size up to 33 cm (13 in) for the largest, giving knitters the flexibility to customise the fit. Full lengths range from 23 cm (9 in) to 38 cm (15 in) depending on size.

Yarns and Materials

Both cardigans are worked using a combination of two Sirdar yarns, creating a beautiful textural contrast between the main body and the contrast details:

• Sirdar Snuggly Snowflake DK (F023) – used as the main shade. This is a DK weight yarn with a distinctive fluffy, snowflake-like texture that gives the cardigans their signature soft, cosy appearance. It comes in 25g balls, and the quantity required ranges from 2 balls for the smallest size up to 5 balls for the largest. For the Round Neck version, shade 661 is specified; for the V Neck version, shade 707 is used.
• Sirdar Snuggly DK (F075) – used as the contrast shade. This is a smooth DK weight yarn that complements the textured Snowflake DK beautifully, providing neat, defined contrast sections such as borders, bands, or trims. It comes in 50g balls, with just 1 ball required across all sizes. For the