Cardigans in Sirdar Snuggly Baby Bamboo DK - 1802 - Downloadable PDF

Cardigans in Sirdar Snuggly Baby Bamboo DK – Pattern 1802

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern from Sirdar includes instructions for two classic baby and children's cardigans: a Round Neck Cardigan and a V Neck Cardigan. Both designs are worked in Sirdar Snuggly Baby Bamboo DK yarn and sized to fit babies and children from birth through to 7 years, making this a wonderfully versatile pattern to return to as little ones grow.

Designs Included

• Round Neck Cardigan – A timeless, neat round neckline cardigan, perfect as an everyday layering piece for babies and toddlers. Worked in Sirdar Snuggly Baby Bamboo DK shade 145.
• V Neck Cardigan – A classic V-neck style offering a slightly more tailored look, equally suited to boys and girls. Worked in Sirdar Snuggly Baby Bamboo DK shade 148.

Sizing

Both cardigans are available in six sizes to fit chest measurements from 41 cm (16 in) up to 66 cm (26 in), corresponding to ages 0–6 months, 6–12 months, 1–2 years, 2–3 years, 4–5 years, and 6–7 years. Actual garment measurements range from 44 cm to 70 cm in chest circumference, with full lengths from 22 cm to 38 cm. The pattern also offers both long sleeves (ranging from 15 cm to 33 cm) and short sleeves (approximately 1–2 cm), giving knitters the flexibility to make a seasonally appropriate garment.

Techniques Used

Both cardigans are constructed using traditional flat knitting techniques, meaning the pieces are worked back and forth in rows on straight needles and then seamed together. This is an ideal construction method for knitters who prefer working flat rather than in the round, and it produces neat, structured seams well suited to baby garments. Shaping is worked through standard increasing and decreasing techniques to form the armholes, neckline, and sleeve caps. The V Neck Cardigan requires additional neckline shaping to create the characteristic angled decrease toward the centre front.

Stitches Used

• Stocking stitch (stockinette stitch) – the primary stitch used across the body and sleeves, creating a smooth, classic fabric on the right side.
• Rib stitch – typically used for the welts, cuffs, button bands, and neckbands to provide elasticity and a neat, professional finish. Ribbing is commonly worked as a 1x1 or 2x2 rib in baby garment patterns of this style.

Materials Required

The pattern is designed for Sirdar Snuggly Baby Bamboo DK, a soft, baby-safe yarn blended with bamboo for a naturally gentle and breathable fabric — ideal for sensitive newborn and infant skin. The yarn is sold in 50g balls.

• Round Neck Cardigan: Requires 3 to 7 balls of Snuggly Baby Bamboo DK shade 145, depending on size.
• V Neck Cardigan: Requires 2 to 5 balls of Snuggly Baby Bamboo DK shade 148, depending on size.

Two pairs of knitting needles are required: 4mm (UK8 / USA6) needles for the main fabric and 3¼mm (UK10 / USA3) needles for the ribbed edgings and borders. The pattern also notes compatibility with several alternative DK weight yarns, including Snuggly DK, Sirdar Supersoft DK, Snuggly Pearls DK, and Tiny Tots DK, though yarn quantities may vary when substituting.

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