Cardigans and Blanket in Sirdar Snuggly DK - 4526 - Downloadable PDF

Cardigans and Blanket in Sirdar Snuggly DK – Pattern 4526

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern from Sirdar includes three separate designs worked in Sirdar Snuggly DK: a V Neck Cardigan, a Cardigan with Collar, and a Blanket. The cardigans are sized for babies and children from birth through 7 years, covering chest sizes from 41 cm (16 in) up to 66 cm (26 in), while the blanket is a fixed size of 63 x 76 cm (24¾ x 30 in). All three projects are suitable for knitters looking to create soft, practical items for newborns, infants, and young children.

V Neck Cardigan

The V Neck Cardigan is a classic baby and children's garment featuring a neat V-shaped neckline and button fastening. It is worked in six sizes to fit chest measurements from 41 cm to 66 cm, with actual finished measurements ranging from 45 cm to 71 cm to allow for ease. Full lengths range from 24 cm (9½ in) for the smallest size up to 48 cm (19 in) for the largest, and sleeve lengths run from 15 cm (6 in) to 33 cm (13 in), noted as adjustable to suit individual needs.

The cardigan requires 4 to 6 buttons depending on size (4 buttons for sizes 0–6 months and 6–12 months, rising to 6 buttons for the larger sizes), making it a practical everyday layer for young children. The V neck shaping is achieved through careful decrease work along the front edges, producing a tidy, tailored finish.

• Yarn: Sirdar Snuggly DK shade 454, requiring 2 to 5 x 50g balls depending on size
• Buttons: 4 [4:5:5:6:6] buttons

Cardigan with Collar

The Cardigan with Collar is a slightly more yarn-intensive design, featuring a collar detail that adds warmth and a traditional, cosy aesthetic. Like the V Neck Cardigan, it is worked across the same six sizes, with identical chest, length, and sleeve measurements. The collar construction adds an additional element of shaping and finishing compared to the simpler V neck version, making it a slightly more involved knit while remaining accessible to knitters with basic skills.

This cardigan uses more buttons than the V neck version, reflecting its longer button band or collar fastening requirements. It is an ideal choice for slightly cooler conditions or as a smarter, more finished garment for special occasions.

• Yarn: Sirdar Snuggly DK shade 455, requiring 2 to 6 x 50g balls depending on size
• Buttons: 5 [5:6:6:7:7] buttons

Blanket

The Blanket is a generous, fixed-size project measuring 63 x 76 cm (24¾ x 30 in), making it a perfect pram, cot, or lap blanket for a baby or young child. It is a wonderful standalone project or a complementary make to accompany either of the cardigans as a gift set. The blanket is worked using a circular needle, which allows the wide fabric to be accommodated comfortably without the strain of working on straight needles alone.

The use of a circular needle for a flat, back-and-forth knitted blanket is a common and practical technique — the long cable accommodates the large number of stitches without them bunching up, while knitting still proceeds in rows rather than in the round. This makes the blanket accessible to knitters who are familiar with straight-needle knitting but may not have worked in the round before.

• Yarn: Sirdar Snuggly DK shade 446, requiring 3 x 50g balls
• Needle: 3¼mm (UK10 – USA3) 80 cm circular needle

Techniques and Stitches

All three designs in this pattern are knitted flat in rows, incorporating a text