Jacket, Bonnet and Blanket in Sirdar Snuggly Squishy - 4851 - Downloadable PDF

Jacket, Bonnet and Blanket in Sirdar Snuggly Squishy – Pattern 4851

This delightful beginner-friendly knitting pattern from Sirdar Snuggly offers three coordinating baby and toddler projects in one downloadable PDF: a classic baby jacket, a sweet bonnet, and a generous blanket. All three pieces are worked in Sirdar Snuggly Squishy, a chunky-weight yarn specially designed for little ones, making this an ideal set for gifting at a baby shower or welcoming a newborn. The pattern is rated Easy Knit, making it perfectly accessible for knitters who are new to garment construction or working with chunky yarn.

About Sirdar Snuggly Squishy Yarn

All three projects call for Sirdar Snuggly Squishy in shade 703, a chunky-weight yarn celebrated for its soft, cloud-like texture that is gentle against delicate newborn and toddler skin. Its chunky weight means projects knit up quickly on larger needles, keeping even a beginner engaged and rewarded with fast, visible progress. The yarn is sold in 100g balls, and the quantities required vary by project and size as detailed below.

The Baby Jacket

The jacket is sized to fit babies and toddlers from birth through 3 years, covering four specific size ranges:

• 0–6 months – to fit a 41 cm (16 in) chest
• 6–12 months – to fit a 46 cm (18 in) chest
• 1–2 years – to fit a 51 cm (20 in) chest
• 2–3 years – to fit a 56 cm (22 in) chest

The actual finished measurements are generously proportioned to allow comfortable movement, ranging from 45 cm (17¾ in) up to 60 cm (23¾ in) across the chest. Full lengths range from 27 cm to 39 cm depending on size, and sleeve lengths run from 15 cm to 24 cm and are described as adjustable, giving knitters the flexibility to customise the fit. The jacket is fastened with 1 button, adding a charming, classic finishing touch.

Because this is an easy-knit pattern worked in chunky yarn, the jacket relies primarily on straightforward knit and purl stitches, making it an excellent introduction to basic garment shaping such as armhole and sleeve construction. The chunky gauge means even shaping rows are worked quickly, giving beginners confidence as they progress through the pieces.

Yarn requirements for the jacket are:

• 0–6 months: 2 × 100g balls of Sirdar Snuggly Squishy shade 703
• 6–12 months: 2 × 100g balls
• 1–2 years: 2 × 100g balls
• 2–3 years: 3 × 100g balls

The Baby Bonnet

The bonnet is included for the first three sizes only (0–6 months, 6–12 months, and 1–2 years), designed to fit an average baby's or young child's head for the indicated age. Like the jacket, it is worked in Sirdar Snuggly Squishy shade 703 and requires just 1 × 100g ball across all three applicable sizes, making it a wonderfully economical addition to the set. A 1 metre length of ribbon is used to finish the bonnet, providing a pretty tie detail that is both functional and decorative. Bonnets are typically worked flat or in the round using basic knit and purl stitches, with simple shaping at the crown, and this easy-rated pattern keeps the construction approachable for newer knitters.

The Blanket

The blanket is a generous 91 x 91 cm (36 x 36 in) square — a classic size that works beautifully as a pram blanket, cot blanket, or