Cardigans in Sirdar Snuggly Bubbly DK and Snuggly DK - 4556 - Downloadable PDF

Sirdar Snuggly Bubbly DK and Snuggly DK Cardigans – Pattern 4556: Detailed Summary

Pattern 4556 from Sirdar is a knitting pattern for two classic children's cardigans: a V Neck Cardigan and a Round Neck Cardigan. Both designs are worked in a combination of Sirdar Snuggly Bubbly DK as the main shade and Sirdar Snuggly DK as a contrast shade, creating a charming textural and colour contrast that is perfectly suited to babies and young children. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF and covers six sizes ranging from birth to 7 years, making it a versatile addition to any knitter's collection.

Designs Included

V Neck Cardigan

The V Neck Cardigan is a timeless, open-fronted design with a classic V-shaped neckline. It features raglan shaping for a neat, fitted finish across the shoulders and upper body. The button band and neckline edging are worked in the contrast yarn, providing a clean visual definition between the two yarns. This version requires 4 buttons for the two smallest sizes and 5 buttons for the larger sizes.

Round Neck Cardigan

The Round Neck Cardigan shares the same construction approach as the V Neck version but features a rounded neckline, giving it a softer, more traditional baby and toddler aesthetic. Like the V Neck version, it uses raglan shaping and contrast yarn detailing. This version requires 5 buttons for the two smallest sizes and 6 buttons for the larger sizes.

Sizes and Measurements

Both cardigans are available in six sizes to fit the following chest measurements:

• 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 51 cm (20 in)
• 1–2 years: to fit 51 cm (20 in) chest, actual measurement 54 cm (21¼ 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 71 cm (28 in)

Full lengths range from 24 cm (9½ in) for the smallest size up to 44 cm (17¼ in) for the largest. Sleeve lengths range from 15 cm (6 in) to 33 cm (13 in) and are noted as adjustable, giving knitters flexibility to customise the fit.

Yarn and Materials

Both cardigans use two yarns from the Sirdar Snuggly range, designed specifically with babies and children in mind for their softness and gentle feel against delicate skin.

• Main yarn: Sirdar Snuggly Bubbly DK – a textured DK weight yarn used for the main body and sleeves. The V Neck Cardigan uses shade 105 and the Round Neck Cardigan uses shade 106. Quantities range from 2 to 5 x 50g balls depending on size.
• Contrast yarn: Sirdar Snuggly DK – a smooth DK weight yarn used for contrast details such as edgings and bands. The V Neck Cardigan uses shade 449 and the Round Neck Cardigan uses shade 187. Only 1 x 50g ball is required across all sizes.
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