Sweater and Blanket in Sirdar Snuggly Squishy - 4852 - Downloadable PDF

Sirdar Snuggly Squishy Sweater and Blanket Knitting Pattern 4852 – Beginner-Friendly Baby and Toddler Set

Pattern 4852 from Sirdar Snuggly is a downloadable PDF knitting pattern that covers two delightful projects in one: a classic raglan-yoke sweater for babies and toddlers and a generous square blanket. Both pieces are worked in Sirdar Snuggly Squishy chunky-weight yarn, making them ideal for gift sets or coordinated nursery pieces. The pattern is rated Easy and is perfectly suited to beginner knitters who are comfortable with basic knit and purl stitches.

Project One: Baby and Toddler Raglan Sweater

Sizes and Fit

The sweater is sized to fit four age ranges, giving excellent versatility across the early years:

• 0–6 months – to fit 41 cm (16 in) chest, actual measurement 45 cm (17¾ in)
• 6–12 months – to fit 46 cm (18 in) chest, actual measurement 49 cm (19¼ in)
• 1–2 years – to fit 51 cm (20 in) chest, actual measurement 56 cm (22 in)
• 2–3 years – to fit 56 cm (22 in) chest, actual measurement 60 cm (23¾ in)

Full lengths range from 24 cm to 38 cm (9½ in to 15 in) and sleeve lengths from 15 cm to 24 cm (6 in to 9½ in), with sleeves noted as adjustable so knitters can customise the fit.

Construction and Techniques

The sweater is worked in separate pieces – back, front, and sleeves – and features a classic raglan armhole shaping. The raglan is achieved by casting off stitches at the beginning of rows and then working regular decreases at each end of right-side rows, creating the characteristic diagonal seam line that runs from underarm to neckline. This construction method is a wonderful introduction to garment shaping for beginner knitters, as the decreases follow a straightforward, repetitive sequence.

The body and sleeves are worked entirely in stocking stitch (abbreviated in the pattern as st-st), which alternates knit rows on the right side with purl rows on the wrong side to produce a smooth, classic fabric. The lower edges are worked in garter stitch (abbreviated as g-st), where every row is knitted, creating a neat, non-curling border that frames the cuffs and hem beautifully. Stitches are cast on using the thumb method, which produces a stretchy, elastic edge well suited to baby garments.

A stitch holder is used during construction to hold stitches temporarily while other sections are worked, a standard technique in garment knitting.

Stitches Used

• Stocking stitch (st-st) – knit on right side, purl on wrong side; forms the main body fabric
• Garter stitch (g-st) – every row knitted; used for borders and cuffs
• Raglan decreases – worked at each end of needle on specified rows to shape the armhole and yoke
• Thumb method cast-on – produces a loose, stretchy foundation row

Materials for the Sweater

• Yarn: Sirdar Snuggly Squishy (shade 704, colour code F080), 100 g balls – 2 balls for 0–6 months, 3 balls for 6–12 months and 1–2 years, 4 balls for 2–3 years
• Needles: 1 pair 5½ mm (UK 5 / USA 9) and 1