V Neck and Round Neck Cardigans in Sirdar Snuggly DK - 4582 - Downloadable PDF

V Neck and Round Neck Cardigans in Sirdar Snuggly DK – Pattern 4582

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern from Sirdar presents two classic baby and children's cardigan designs — a V Neck Cardigan and a Round Neck Cardigan — both worked in Sirdar Snuggly DK yarn. The pattern covers six sizes ranging from birth (0–6 months) through to 7 years, making it a versatile addition to any knitter's collection for gifting or building a child's wardrobe.

Designs Included

• V Neck Cardigan (style reference F075, shade 460) — a neatly tailored cardigan with a classic V-shaped neckline, fastened with 3 to 5 buttons depending on size.
• Round Neck Cardigan (style reference F075, shade 459) — a softly finished cardigan with a traditional round neckline, fastened with 4 to 6 buttons depending on size.

Sizing and Measurements

Both cardigans are sized to fit chest measurements from 41 cm (16 in) up to 66 cm (26 in), with actual garment measurements ranging from 45 cm to 71 cm to allow for comfortable ease. Full lengths range from 24 cm (9½ in) for the smallest size up to 46 cm (18 in) for the largest. Sleeve length is adjustable, running from approximately 15 cm to 33 cm across the size range, giving knitters flexibility to customise the fit.

Techniques Used

• Stocking stitch — the primary fabric of both cardigans, creating a smooth, classic knitted surface ideal for children's garments.
• Trellis pattern — a decorative textured stitch pattern incorporated into the design, adding visual interest and surface detail.
• Cable techniques — the pattern uses C2B (slip next stitch to back on cable needle, k1, then k1 from cable needle) and C2F (slip next stitch to front on cable needle, k1, then k1 from cable needle), introducing small cable crossings that contribute to the trellis effect.
• Shaping — standard knitting shaping methods including increasing and decreasing are used to form armholes, necklines, and sleeve tapers.
• Button bands and neckbands — worked as integral finishing elements to complete each cardigan neatly.

Stitches Used

• Knit (k) and purl (p) — the foundational stitches throughout both garments.
• Stocking stitch — knit on right side rows, purl on wrong side rows.
• Trellis pattern — a combination stitch pattern worked over multiple rows using knit, purl, and cable crossings.
• C2B and C2F cable stitches — two-stitch cable crosses worked with a cable needle, creating the characteristic trellis texture.
• Slip stitch (s1), pass slipped stitch over (psso), and knitting through the back of the loop (tbl) — used in shaping and stitch detailing.
• Decrease stitches including k2tog and related methods for clean, professional shaping.

Tension

Achieving the correct tension is emphasised as essential in this pattern. The specified tensions are:

• 22 stitches and 28 rows to 10 cm (4 in) over stocking stitch on 4 mm needles.
• 25 stitches and 28 rows to 10 cm (4 in) over trellis pattern on 4 mm needles.

Materials Required

Both cardigans are designed for Sirdar Snuggly DK yarn, sold in