Collar and Hood Jackets in Sirdar Snuggly DK - 1813 - Downloadable PDF

Sirdar Snuggly DK 1813 – Collar and Hood Jackets for Babies and Children (Birth to 7 Years)

Sirdar pattern 1813 is a knitting pattern available as a downloadable PDF, featuring two charming baby and children's jacket designs worked in Sirdar Snuggly DK yarn. Both versions share the same classic silhouette and construction but differ in their neckline treatment — one features a neat collar and the other a cosy hood. The pattern covers six sizes from birth to 7 years, making it a versatile addition to any knitter's collection for gifting or building a child's wardrobe.

Sizing and Fit

The pattern is graded across six sizes to fit chest measurements from 41 cm (16 in) up to 66 cm (26 in), corresponding to ages 0–6 months through 6–7 years. The actual finished measurements are generously proportioned, ranging from 45 cm to 70 cm in circumference to allow comfortable movement and layering. Full lengths range from 24 cm (9½ in) for the smallest size up to 48 cm (19 in) for the largest, with sleeve lengths noted as adjustable — a particularly practical feature for growing children.

The Jacket with Collar

The first design is a classic children's jacket finished with a neat collar at the neckline. It is worked in a three-colour combination using Sirdar Snuggly DK, with the colourwork detail adding visual interest and a playful, contemporary feel suited to babies and toddlers alike.

Materials for the Jacket with Collar

• Colour A – Shade 240: 1 x 50g ball across all sizes
• Colour B – Shade 353: 1 x 50g ball across all sizes
• Colour C – Shade 379: 2–5 x 50g balls depending on size (2 balls for the two smallest sizes, rising to 5 balls for the largest)

The Jacket with Hood

The second design replaces the collar with a practical and snug hood, making it ideal for cooler weather and outdoor wear. It uses the same Sirdar Snuggly DK yarn in a slightly different arrangement of the three shades, giving the two jackets a coordinated yet distinct look. The hood version is equally well-suited to babies and older children up to 7 years.

Materials for the Jacket with Hood

• Colour A – Shade 240: 1 x 50g ball across all sizes
• Colour B – Shade 379: 1 x 50g ball across all sizes
• Colour C – Shade 353: 2–5 x 50g balls depending on size (2 balls for the smallest, rising to 5 balls for the two largest sizes)

Yarn: Sirdar Snuggly DK

Sirdar Snuggly DK is a well-loved yarn in the baby and children's knitting market, prized for its soft handle and suitability for delicate skin. As a DK weight yarn, it knits up at a medium-light gauge, producing garments with good stitch definition while remaining lightweight and comfortable for little ones to wear. Both jacket designs call for Sirdar Snuggly DK (shade reference F075), and the yarn amounts listed are based on average requirements when the specified tension and yarn are used.

Needles and Notions

Both jacket designs are worked using two pairs of knitting needles in different sizes to achieve the correct tension and fabric structure:

• 4 mm needles (UK 8 / USA 6) – used for the main body fabric
• 3¼ mm needles (UK 10 / USA 3) – used for ribbing and edging details
• A cable needle is also required, indicating that cable stitch detailing features in at least one element of the construction
• A stitch holder