Two Colour Sweater & Booties in Sirdar Snuggly 100% Merino 4 Ply - 5260 - Downloadable PDF

Two Colour Sweater & Booties in Sirdar Snuggly 100% Merino 4 Ply – Pattern 5260

Pattern 5260 from Sirdar is a beautifully coordinated baby knitting collection worked in Sirdar Snuggly 100% Merino 4 Ply yarn. The set includes a two-colour cardigan and a blanket, sized to suit babies and toddlers from 0–3 years. Rated intermediate in difficulty, this downloadable PDF pattern is triple-checked by Sirdar to guarantee success when using their yarns, making it a reliable choice for knitters ready to move beyond beginner projects.

About the Yarn: Sirdar Snuggly 100% Merino 4 Ply

All pieces in this pattern are worked in Sirdar Snuggly 100% Merino 4 Ply (shade reference F066), a lightweight, pure natural fibre yarn sold in 50g balls. Spun from 100% merino wool, this yarn is specifically developed for babywear — it is breathable, gentle on delicate skin, and retains its softness wash after wash. The 4 ply weight produces a fine, lightweight fabric ideal for all-season baby garments and accessories.

The pattern showcases a two-colour combination: the cardigan is shown in shade 061 Soft Lavender, while the blanket is worked in shade 001 Coconut White. Alternative shades suggested in the pattern include 091 Lemon and 071 Lagoon, giving knitters the freedom to personalise the set.

The Cardigan

What Is Being Made

The cardigan is a classic baby and toddler button-front knitted sweater, designed with a neat, comfortable fit suitable for everyday wear. It is worked to fit chest sizes ranging from 41 cm (16") up to 56 cm (22"), covering four size options:

• 0–6 months: 41 cm chest, 44 cm width, 22 cm full length, 14 cm sleeve length
• 6–12 months: 46 cm chest, 51 cm width, 26 cm full length, 16 cm sleeve length
• 1–2 years: 51 cm chest, 54 cm width, 29 cm full length, 19 cm sleeve length
• 2–3 years: 56 cm chest, 61 cm width, 35 cm full length, 23 cm sleeve length

Techniques and Stitches

The cardigan features an eyelet pattern as a key design detail, adding a delicate, decorative texture to the fabric. Eyelet knitting involves working deliberate yarn-over increases paired with decreases to create small, regular holes in the fabric — a technique commonly used in baby and lace knitting to produce a light, airy appearance. The pattern also incorporates standard knitting construction techniques including shaping for armholes, sleeves, and the button band.

Tension and Needles

The stated tension for the eyelet pattern is 24 stitches and 44 rows to 10 cm (4"), measured over the eyelet pattern on 3¼mm (UK 10 / USA 3) needles. A second, smaller pair of 2¾mm (UK 12 / USA 2) needles is also required, typically used for ribbed edgings and borders. Achieving the correct tension is especially important at 4 ply weight, where small differences in stitch gauge can noticeably affect the finished size.

Materials Required

• Yarn: Sirdar Snuggly 100% Merino 4 Ply (F066), shade 061 Soft Lavender
• Quantity: 2 balls for sizes 0–6 months and 6–12 months; 3 balls for sizes 1–2 years and 2–3 years
• Needles: 1 pair 3¼mm (UK 10 /