Cardigans in Sirdar Snowflake DK and Peekaboo DK - 4543 - Downloadable PDF

Sirdar Snuggly Snowflake DK & Snuggly Peekaboo DK Cardigans – Pattern 4543

Overview

Pattern 4543 from Sirdar is a charming children's knitting pattern featuring two classic cardigan designs: a V Neck Cardigan and a Round Neck Cardigan. Both styles are labelled Easy Knit, making this an excellent choice for beginner and intermediate knitters alike. The cardigans are sized from birth to 7 years, covering six size options to suit a wide range of little ones as they grow.

Garments Included

• V Neck Cardigan – A neat, tailored neckline with button fastening, requiring 4 or 5 buttons depending on size.
• Round Neck Cardigan – A classic, cosy neckline with button fastening, requiring 5 or 6 buttons depending on size.

Both designs share the same construction approach and yarn requirements, differing primarily in their neckline shaping and button counts.

Sizing and Measurements

The pattern covers six sizes ranging from 0–6 months up to 6–7 years, with chest sizes to fit 41 cm (16 in) through to 66 cm (26 in). Actual garment measurements are slightly larger to allow for ease, ranging from 46 cm to 70 cm. Full lengths range from 24 cm to 44 cm, and sleeve lengths — noted as adjustable — run from 15 cm to 33 cm, giving knitters flexibility to customise the fit.

Techniques Used

• Stocking stitch – The main fabric of both cardigans is worked in stocking stitch (knit on right side rows, purl on wrong side rows), creating a smooth, classic finish ideal for showcasing the texture of Snowflake DK.
• Shoulder shaping – Stitches are cast off at the beginning of rows to create neat, angled shoulder seams.
• Neckline shaping – The V Neck and Round Neck versions each use specific decrease and shaping techniques to achieve their respective necklines.
• Two-colour knitting – The pattern uses a Main Shade and a Contrast Shade, incorporating the textured or tonal qualities of Sirdar Snuggly Peekaboo DK as an accent yarn alongside the main Sirdar Snuggly Snowflake DK.
• Increasing and decreasing – Standard shaping techniques are used throughout for sleeve and body shaping.
• Button bands – Worked as part of the front edges to create neat, functional fastenings.

Stitches Used

• Knit stitch (k)
• Purl stitch (p)
• Stocking stitch – alternating knit and purl rows
• Decrease stitches – including knitting stitches together (tog) for shaping
• Cast on and cast off – including loose cast off for shoulder shaping

Yarn and Materials

The pattern is specifically designed for two yarns from the Sirdar Snuggly range, both in DK (double knitting) weight:

• Sirdar Snuggly Snowflake DK (F023) – used as the Main Shade. This yarn features a soft, fluffy texture with a subtle sparkle, perfect for baby and children's knitwear. Shade 660 is specified for the V Neck Cardigan and shade 644 for the Round Neck Cardigan. You will need 3 to 7 balls of 25g depending on size.
• Sirdar Snuggly Peekaboo DK (F078) – used as the