Jumpers in Sirdar Funky Fur & Snuggly DK - 5167 - Downloadable PDF

Sirdar Funky Fur & Snuggly DK Baby Boy's Sweaters – Pattern 5167

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern from Sirdar (pattern number 5167) presents three charming baby boy's sweaters, each designed to be worked in a combination of Sirdar Funky Fur and Sirdar Snuggly DK. The pairing of a fluffy novelty yarn with a classic double knitting yarn gives each garment a wonderfully tactile, soft finish that is perfectly suited to infant and toddler knitwear. The pattern is rated intermediate in difficulty, making it an excellent project for knitters who are comfortable with basic shaping techniques and are ready to work with two contrasting yarn types.

Sizes and Fit

All three sweater designs are offered in three sizes to fit babies and toddlers aged 0–6 months, 6–12 months, and 1–2 years, corresponding to chest measurements of 41 cm (16 in), 46 cm (18 in), and 51 cm (20 in) respectively. Actual garment measurements are slightly larger to allow for ease, ranging from 45 cm (17¾ in) to 55 cm (21¾ in). Full lengths range from 24 cm (9½ in) to 32 cm (12½ in), and sleeve lengths — noted as adjustable — run from 15 cm (6 in) to 20 cm (8 in).

The Three Designs

Round Neck Sweater

The first design features a classic round neckline with a neat button fastening at the back neck — the pattern calls for 3 buttons to complete this design. The round neck is a timeless choice for baby knitwear, offering ease of dressing while keeping the look clean and traditional. Neck shaping is worked by decreasing one stitch at the neck edge on every row over three rows, then completing the shoulder with straight rows before casting off. Stitches are placed onto stitch holders to allow both sides of the neck to be worked separately. For this sweater, Sirdar Funky Fur in shade 207 is used as the main shade, with Sirdar Snuggly DK in shade 487 as the contrast.

V Neck Sweater

The second design features a V neckline, a slightly more structured look that adds a classic, tailored feel even on the smallest of garments. The V-neck shaping requires careful decreasing on either side of a central divide, and knitters working at an intermediate level will find this a satisfying technique to practise. This version uses Sirdar Funky Fur in shade 204 as the main shade, paired with Sirdar Snuggly DK in shade 446 as the contrast.

Wrap Neck Sweater

The third design offers a wrap neckline, which gives the garment a softer, more relaxed aesthetic. The overlapping wrap detail at the neck is both practical and decorative, making dressing a baby a little easier. This version is worked in Sirdar Funky Fur in shade 206 as the main shade, with Sirdar Snuggly DK in shade 428 as the contrast.

Materials

All three sweaters are knitted using two Sirdar yarns worked together to create their distinctive texture:

• Sirdar Funky Fur (F056) — a fluffy, novelty yarn used as the main shade, giving the fabric its soft, furry surface texture. Required in quantities of 3–4 x 50g balls depending on the design and size chosen.
• Sirdar Snuggly DK (F075) — a smooth double knitting weight yarn used as the contrast shade, providing structure and definition. Only 1 x 50g ball is required for all three designs across all sizes.
• One pair of 4mm (UK8 / USA6) knitting needles for