Cardigans in Sirdar Snuggly Baby Bamboo DK - 1325 - Downloadable PDF

Cardigans in Sirdar Snuggly Baby Bamboo DK – Pattern 1325

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern from Sirdar presents two classic baby and children's cardigans: a Long Sleeved Cardigan and a Short Sleeved Cardigan, both worked in the soft and breathable Sirdar Snuggly Baby Bamboo DK yarn. Designed to fit babies and children from birth through to 7 years, this pattern is a versatile wardrobe staple that grows with your little one. The six size options cover chest measurements from 41 cm (16 in) up to 66 cm (26 in), with actual garment measurements ranging from 45 cm to 70 cm to allow comfortable ease.

Designs Included

• Long Sleeved Cardigan – A full-length or cropped cardigan with long, adjustable sleeves, ideal for cooler days and layering over baby grows or tops.
• Short Sleeved Cardigan – A lighter option featuring short sleeves of approximately 3 cm (1¼ in), perfect for warmer weather or as a transitional layer.

Sizing and Measurements

Both cardigans are available in six sizes to suit a wide age range:

• 0–6 months – to fit 41 cm (16 in) chest
• 6–12 months – to fit 46 cm (18 in) chest
• 1–2 years – to fit 51 cm (20 in) chest
• 2–3 years – to fit 56 cm (22 in) chest
• 4–5 years – to fit 61 cm (24 in) chest
• 6–7 years – to fit 66 cm (26 in) chest

The long version has a full length ranging from 22 cm to 38 cm and a cropped length option from 16 cm to 27 cm, giving knitters flexibility in the finished look. Sleeve lengths on the long-sleeved version range from 15 cm to 33 cm and are noted as adjustable, making it easy to customise the fit.

Materials – Yarn

The pattern is written for Sirdar Snuggly Baby Bamboo DK, a DK weight yarn celebrated for its incredibly soft handle, making it particularly well-suited to delicate baby skin. The bamboo content lends the yarn a natural breathability and a subtle sheen, while also offering gentle moisture-wicking properties — ideal for babies and young children.

• Long Sleeved Cardigan is shown in shade 134, requiring between 2 and 6 x 50g balls depending on size.
• Short Sleeved Cardigan is shown in shade 167, requiring between 2 and 4 x 50g balls depending on size.

The pattern is also noted as suitable for a wide range of other Sirdar Snuggly DK yarns, including Snuggly DK, Snuggly Baby Speckle DK, Snuggly Kisses DK, Snuggly Smiley Stripes DK, Snuggly Tiny Tots DK, Snuggly Pearls DK, Snuggly White Whispers DK, and Snuggly Baby Crofter DK, though yarn amounts may vary. This versatility makes the pattern an excellent choice for knitters who wish to use yarn already in their stash or to create different colourway effects using striped or speckled alternatives.

Craft and Techniques

This is a knitting pattern worked at DK weight. Baby and children's cardigans of this style are typically constructed using a combination of straightforward