Baby and Child's Cardigans in Sirdar Peekaboo DK - 4456 - Downloadable PDF

Baby and Child's Cardigans in Sirdar Snuggly Peekaboo DK – Pattern 4456

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern from Sirdar presents two charming cardigan designs for babies and young children: a Hooded Cardigan and a Collared Cardigan. Sized to fit from birth through 7 years, these are versatile, practical garments that make excellent handknitted gifts or wardrobe staples for little ones. Both designs are worked in Sirdar Snuggly Peekaboo DK, a soft double knitting weight yarn perfectly suited to sensitive baby and toddler skin.

Sizing and Fit

The pattern covers six sizes, offering a wide range to take a child from newborn through early school age:

• 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 50 cm (19¾ in)
• 1–2 years – to fit 51 cm (20 in) chest, actual measurement 55 cm (21¾ in)
• 2–3 years – to fit 56 cm (22 in) chest, actual measurement 60 cm (23¾ in)
• 4–5 years – to fit 61 cm (24 in) chest, actual measurement 65 cm (25½ in)
• 6–7 years – to fit 66 cm (26 in) chest, actual measurement 70 cm (27½ in)

Full lengths range from 24 cm (9½ in) for the smallest size up to 48 cm (19 in) for the largest. Sleeve length is adjustable, ranging from 15 cm to 33 cm depending on size, making it easy to customise the fit as a child grows.

Design One: The Hooded Cardigan

The Hooded Cardigan is a cosy, practical design featuring a hood in place of a traditional neckband. This style is particularly popular for babies and toddlers, offering extra warmth and a snug, comfortable fit. The hood is typically worked by picking up stitches around the neck opening and knitting upward, then seaming at the top — a straightforward technique that adds real visual appeal and functionality to the finished garment.

This design is worked in Sirdar Snuggly Peekaboo DK shade F078, and the yarn requirements are as follows:

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

Design Two: The Collared Cardigan

The Collared Cardigan offers a slightly more classic, neat finish with a collar detail at the neckline. Collared cardigans are a timeless choice for children's knitwear, lending a tidy, polished look that works equally well for everyday wear and smarter occasions. The collar is typically worked in a rib or moss stitch for structure and to prevent curling at the edges.

This design is also worked in Sirdar Snuggly Peekaboo DK shade 104, and requires slightly less yarn than the hooded version:

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