Shawl Collar and V Neck Cardigans in Sirdar Snuggly Baby Bamboo DK - 4730 - Downloadable PDF

Sirdar Snuggly Baby Bamboo DK Boy's Shawl Collar and V Neck Cardigans – Pattern 4730

Pattern 4730 from Sirdar is a knitting pattern featuring two classic boy's cardigan designs worked in Sirdar Snuggly Baby Bamboo DK yarn. The pattern covers sizes from birth through to 7 years, making it a versatile choice for knitters who want a design that can grow with a child. Both cardigans are constructed to fit chest sizes ranging from 41 cm (16 in) up to 66 cm (26 in), with actual finished measurements of 45 cm to 70 cm to allow comfortable ease. This is a downloadable PDF pattern, available instantly so you can begin your project right away.

The Two Designs at a Glance

While both cardigans share the same foundational construction and yarn, they each offer a distinct neckline style that suits different occasions and personal tastes. Together they give knitters excellent value, providing two complete garment options within a single pattern purchase.

Design One: The Shawl Collar Cardigan

The first design is a shawl collar cardigan, a timeless style that adds a cosy, structured frame around the neckline. A shawl collar is a continuous folded collar that wraps smoothly from one front band, around the back of the neck, and down the other front band, creating a warm and elegant finish particularly suited to cooler weather. This style has long been a favourite for baby and toddler knitwear because it keeps little necks snug without the fuss of a tightly fitted neckband.

This version is worked in Sirdar Snuggly Baby Bamboo DK shade 093, and the yarn quantities required are:

• 0–6 months: 3 × 50g balls
• 6–12 months: 4 × 50g balls
• 1–2 years: 5 × 50g balls
• 2–3 years: 6 × 50g balls
• 4–5 years: 7 × 50g balls
• 6–7 years: 9 × 50g balls

Design Two: The V Neck Cardigan

The second design is a V neck cardigan, a clean and classic silhouette that works equally well for everyday wear and smarter occasions. The V neckline is shaped gradually as the knitter works up the fronts, creating neat angled edges that are then finished with a tidy ribbed or picked-up border. This style is perennially popular in children's knitwear because it is easy to put on and take off, and it layers beautifully over shirts or tops.

This version is worked in Sirdar Snuggly Baby Bamboo DK shade 092, and the yarn quantities required are:

• 0–6 months: 3 × 50g balls
• 6–12 months: 4 × 50g balls
• 1–2 years: 4 × 50g balls
• 2–3 years: 6 × 50g balls
• 4–5 years: 7 × 50g balls
• 6–7 years: 8 × 50g balls

Sizing and Measurements

Both cardigans are offered across six sizes, spanning from newborn through to 6–7 years. The full length of the finished garment ranges from 24 cm (9½ in) for the smallest size up to 48 cm (19 in) for the largest. Sleeve length is listed as adjustable, running from 15 cm (6 in) to 33 cm (13 in), which is a practical feature allowing knitters to customise the fit to their child's individual arm length. The generous positive ease built into the actual measurements — approximately 4 cm across all sizes — ensures a comfortable, wearable fit suitable for active babies and children.

Yarn: Sirdar Snuggly Baby Bamboo DK

Sirdar Snuggly Baby Bamboo