Cardigan and Bonnet in Sirdar Snuggly 4 Ply 50g - 1206 - Downloadable PDF

Sirdar Snuggly 4 Ply Cardigan and Bonnet – Pattern 1206 Summary

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern from Sirdar provides instructions for a classic baby and children's cardigan and matching bonnet, worked in Sirdar Snuggly 4 Ply yarn. The pattern covers a wide range of sizes, from birth through to 7 years, making it a versatile addition to any knitter's collection. The two designs work beautifully together as a coordinated set, perfect for gifting or building a handmade wardrobe for a young child.

About the Designs

The Cardigan

The cardigan is a timeless, delicately styled garment suitable for babies and young children from 0–6 months up to 6–7 years. It is designed with a neat fit, with actual chest measurements ranging from 42 cm (16½ in) to 66 cm (26 in) across the six sizes. The full length grows from 24 cm (9½ in) for the smallest size up to 48 cm (19 in) for the largest, and the sleeve length — measured just below the armholes — ranges from 15 cm (6 in) to 33 cm (13 in) and is noted as adjustable, giving knitters the flexibility to customise the fit.

The cardigan fastens with a single button, lending it a refined, simple finish that suits both boys and girls. This style of single-button fastening is a traditional feature often seen on heirloom baby knitwear, keeping the front opening neat while remaining easy to use on a wriggling infant.

The Bonnet

The matching bonnet is designed to fit an average-sized baby's or child's head for the size indicated. It is finished with 1 metre of ribbon, 1.5 cm (½ in) in width, which ties under the chin for a sweet, classic look. The bonnet is available in the smaller sizes of the pattern range, making it an ideal companion piece for the infant and toddler versions of the cardigan.

Materials Required

Yarn

Both the cardigan and bonnet are knitted in Sirdar Snuggly 4 Ply, shade 420, a yarn specifically designed for babies and young children. Sirdar Snuggly 4 Ply is a fine-weight yarn known for its softness against delicate skin, making it an excellent choice for infant garments. The 4 ply weight produces a fine, lightweight fabric with excellent stitch definition, ideal for capturing the delicate texture of traditional baby knitting patterns.

• Cardigan: Requires 2 to 5 x 50g balls of Sirdar Snuggly 4 Ply shade 420, depending on size (2 balls for 0–6 months up to 5 balls for 6–7 years)
• Bonnet: Requires 1 x 50g ball of Sirdar Snuggly 4 Ply shade 420 across all bonnet sizes

Needles

• 1 pair of 3¼mm (UK 10 / USA 3) knitting needles — used for the main body of the knitting
• 1 pair of 2¾mm (UK 12 / USA 2) knitting needles — used for ribbing and finer sections
• 1 x 2¾mm (UK 12 / USA 2) 80 cm circular needle — required if preferred for certain sections

Additional Materials

• 1 button for the cardigan fastening
• 1 metre of ribbon, 1.5 cm (½ in) wide, for the bonnet ties

Techniques and Stitches

As a 4 ply knitting pattern, this design is worked flat on straight needles for the main pieces, with the option of a circular needle where indicated. The use of two needle sizes is a standard technique in garment knitting — the finer 2¾mm