Round Neck and V Neck Cardigans in Sirdar Snuggly DK - 4751 - Downloadable PDF

Round Neck and V Neck Cardigans in Sirdar Snuggly DK – Pattern 4751

Pattern 4751 from Sirdar is a charming collection of knitted baby and children's cardigans worked in Sirdar Snuggly DK yarn. The collection covers four distinct designs: a Round Neck Cardigan with Long Sleeves, a Round Neck Cardigan with Short Sleeves, a V Neck Cardigan with Long Sleeves, and a V Neck Cardigan with Short Sleeves. All four garments are sized from birth through to 7 years, making this a versatile pattern that can grow with a child or be knitted repeatedly as a gift across different age groups. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF, so knitters can access and print it immediately after purchase.

Who These Cardigans Are For

The cardigans are designed to fit chest sizes ranging from 41 cm (16 in) up to 66 cm (26 in), covering six size brackets: 0–6 months, 6–12 months, 1–2 years, 2–3 years, 4–5 years, and 6–7 years. Actual garment measurements are generously sized with a little ease, running from 45 cm to 70 cm in actual chest circumference. Full lengths range from 24 cm to 43 cm, and long sleeve lengths are adjustable from 15 cm to 33 cm depending on the size. Short sleeves are a neat 3–4 cm in length, making the short-sleeved versions ideal for warmer months or layering over long-sleeved tops.

Designs Included

• Round Neck Cardigan with Long Sleeves – A classic, neat round neckline finished with a button band, worked in three colours of Sirdar Snuggly DK (shades 446, 475, and 476). Requires 5, 5, 6, 6, 7, or 7 buttons depending on size.
• Round Neck Cardigan with Short Sleeves – The same round neck silhouette with abbreviated sleeves, worked in shades 446, 188, and 475. Button count matches the long-sleeved version.
• V Neck Cardigan with Long Sleeves – A more tailored V-shaped neckline that gives a slightly more grown-up look, knitted in shades 446, 477, and 476. Requires 4, 4, 5, 5, 5, or 6 buttons depending on size.
• V Neck Cardigan with Short Sleeves – The V neck style with short sleeves, worked in shades 446, 476, and 474. Button count matches the long-sleeved V neck version.

Each design uses a three-colour combination, with colour A always being shade 446 across all four cardigans, providing a consistent accent or trim colour throughout the collection. The use of multiple colours adds visual interest and allows knitters to coordinate with existing wardrobe pieces or personalise the palette.

Techniques Used

This is rated as an intermediate knitting project, making it well suited to knitters who are comfortable with basic shaping and garment construction but may not yet have tackled highly complex colourwork or lace. The techniques involved include:

• Garment shaping – including increasing and decreasing to shape armholes, sleeves, and the V neckline
• Neckline construction – working a round neck or V neck opening with appropriate shaping on both left and right fronts
• Button band and buttonhole band – knitted separately or picked up along the front edges to create a neat, professional finish
• Colour work across multiple yarn shades – managing three separate colours within a single garment, likely used for striping, yoke detail, or contrast edging
• Sleeve setting and seaming – joining sleeves to the body and finishing all seams neatly
• Tension management – the pattern