Pinafore and Cardigans in Sirdar Snuggly Baby Bamboo DK - 4470 - Downloadable PDF

Pinafore and Cardigans in Sirdar Snuggly Baby Bamboo DK – Pattern 4470

This Sirdar pattern 4470 is a delightful collection of knitted designs for babies and young children, sized from birth to 7 years. The set includes a pinafore dress and two versions of a cardigan — a coloured cardigan worked in a main shade with a contrast colour, and a single coloured cardigan — all knitted in the soft and breathable Sirdar Snuggly Baby Bamboo DK yarn. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF, making it instantly accessible for knitters of all levels.

About the Yarn

All three designs are worked in Sirdar Snuggly Baby Bamboo DK, a double knitting weight yarn specially formulated for babies and young children. This yarn blends the natural softness of bamboo with other fibres to create a fabric that is gentle against delicate skin, with a beautiful drape and subtle sheen. The pattern notes that the designs are also suitable for Sirdar Snuggly DK, giving knitters some flexibility in yarn choice. The yarn is sold in 50g balls, and the quantity required varies by size and design.

The Pinafore Dress

The pinafore is a classic, sleeveless dress shape ideal for layering over long-sleeved tops or bodysuits. It is worked in Sirdar Snuggly Baby Bamboo DK shade 110 and fits chest sizes from 41 cm (16 in) up to 66 cm (26 in), with actual garment measurements ranging from 43 cm to 68 cm. The full length ranges from 32 cm to 57 cm depending on size, making it a versatile wardrobe staple from newborn through to age 6–7 years.

Materials for the Pinafore

• Yarn: Sirdar Snuggly Baby Bamboo DK, shade 110
• Quantity: 3 to 8 x 50g balls depending on size
• Weight: DK (double knitting)

The Coloured Cardigan

The coloured cardigan is a classic baby and toddler cardigan worked in two shades, adding a charming decorative detail through the use of a contrast colour. This version uses Sirdar Snuggly Baby Bamboo DK shade 112 as the main shade and shade 132 as the contrast. It fits chest sizes from 41 cm to 66 cm, with actual measurements from 45 cm to 70 cm. The full length is approximately 24 cm to 40 cm, and sleeve lengths range from approximately 15 cm to 33 cm, accommodating the full age range of birth to 7 years.

Materials for the Coloured Cardigan

• Main shade: Sirdar Snuggly Baby Bamboo DK, shade 112 — 2 to 5 x 50g balls depending on size
• Contrast shade: Sirdar Snuggly Baby Bamboo DK, shade 132 — 1 x 50g ball across all sizes

The Single Coloured Cardigan

The single coloured cardigan offers the same classic shape as the coloured version but is worked entirely in one shade for a clean, timeless look. It is knitted in Sirdar Snuggly Baby Bamboo DK shade 111 and shares the same sizing and measurements as the coloured cardigan. This version is a wonderful choice for knitters who prefer a more understated aesthetic or who wish to showcase the natural beauty of the bamboo yarn.

Materials for the Single Coloured Cardigan

• Yarn: Sirdar Snuggly Baby Bamboo DK, shade 111
• Quantity: 3 to 7 x 50g balls depending on size