Cardigans & Shoes in Sirdar Snuggly DK - 4879 - Downloadable PDF

Sirdar Snuggly DK Cardigans & Shoes – Pattern 4879 Summary

Pattern 4879 from Sirdar is a downloadable PDF knitting pattern designed for babies and young children from birth through to 7 years old. It includes three separate designs: a Round Neck Cardigan, a V Neck Cardigan, and a pair of Shoes. All three projects are worked in Sirdar Snuggly DK weight yarn, making them soft, practical, and perfectly suited to delicate baby and toddler skin. This is an intermediate level knitting pattern, ideal for knitters who are comfortable with basic shaping, simple stitch patterns, and constructing small garments.

Round Neck Cardigan

The Round Neck Cardigan is a classic, timeless design suitable for everyday wear from newborn through to age 6–7 years. It features a neat, traditional round neckline with a button band opening at the front, making it easy to dress and undress young children. The cardigan is worked in Sirdar Snuggly DK shade 484.

Sizing

• Ages: 0–6 months, 6–12 months, 1–2 years, 2–3 years, 4–5 years, 6–7 years
• Chest sizes: 41 cm (16 in) to 66 cm (26 in)
• Actual measurements: 45 cm (17¾ in) to 71 cm (28 in)
• Full length: 21 cm (8¼ in) to 38 cm (15 in)
• Sleeve length (adjustable): 15 cm (6 in) to 33 cm (13 in)

Materials

• Yarn: Sirdar Snuggly DK, shade 484 — 2 to 5 x 50g balls depending on size
• Also suitable for Snuggly Baby Crofter DK, Snuggly Pearls DK, Snuggly Doodle DK, Snuggly Baby Bamboo DK, Snuggly Spots DK, Snuggly Rascal DK, and Snuggly Pattercake DK (yarn amounts may vary)

Techniques & Stitches

• Stocking stitch for the main body and sleeves — the classic smooth knitted fabric worked by alternating knit and purl rows
• Rib stitch (typically 1x1 or 2x2 ribbing) for welts, cuffs, and neckband — providing stretch and a neat, professional finish
• Shaping techniques including increases and decreases to form armholes, sleeve caps, and neckline
• Button band knitting — working a neat front band with evenly spaced buttonholes
• Seaming — joining front, back, and sleeve pieces using mattress stitch or similar finishing techniques

V Neck Cardigan

The V Neck Cardigan offers a slightly more contemporary silhouette compared to the round neck version, featuring a classic V-shaped neckline that gives it a smart, layered look. Like the round neck version, it is sized from birth to 7 years and is knitted in Sirdar Snuggly DK shade 485. The V neck shaping requires careful decreasing along the front edges to achieve the characteristic angled neckline, making this a satisfying project for an intermediate knitter looking to develop their shaping skills.

Sizing

• Ages: 0–6 months, 6–12 months, 1–2 years, 2–3 years, 4–5 years, 6–7 years
• Chest sizes: 41 cm (16 in) to 66 cm