Coat in Sirdar Funky Fur - 5171 - Downloadable PDF

Sirdar Funky Fur & Snuggly DK Baby All-in-One Knitting Pattern 5171

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern from Sirdar provides full instructions for knitting a cosy, fluffy all-in-one baby suit — sometimes referred to as a babygrow or onesie — designed to fit babies and toddlers from 0–6 months up to 1–2 years. With chest measurements ranging from 41 cm (16 in) to 51 cm (20 in) and a finished actual measurement of up to 65 cm (25½ in), this pattern covers three sizes in a single PDF, making it a versatile addition to any knitter's collection. The garment features a generous length of up to 70 cm (27½ in) and adjustable sleeves, ensuring a comfortable, practical fit for fast-growing little ones.

What Is Being Made

The finished project is a knitted baby all-in-one suit — a full-body garment that combines a top and trouser section into one seamless, snuggly piece. The use of Sirdar Funky Fur as the main shade gives the finished garment a distinctive, soft, furry texture that is both visually striking and wonderfully warm. A contrast yarn adds neat finishing detail. The suit fastens with 6 buttons, making nappy changes straightforward for parents and carers.

Yarn and Materials

• Main Shade: Sirdar Funky Fur (shade 206) — 7, 8, or 9 x 50g balls depending on size. Funky Fur is a novelty fur-effect yarn that creates a plush, fluffy pile on the knitted fabric surface.
• Contrast Shade: Sirdar Snuggly DK (shade 428) — 1 x 50g ball across all sizes. Snuggly DK is a soft, baby-friendly DK-weight yarn well known for its gentle feel against delicate skin.
• Knitting Needles: One pair of 4mm (UK8 / USA6) needles and one pair of 3¼mm (UK10 / USA3) needles are required.
• Additional Materials: Stitch holders and 6 buttons.

Yarn Weight and Tension

Although Sirdar Funky Fur is a novelty yarn, the pattern is worked to a DK-weight tension. The stated tension is 22 stitches and 32 rows to 10 cm (4 in) over stocking stitch, using Funky Fur on 4mm needles. As with all knitting patterns, achieving the correct tension is essential — the pattern explicitly advises knitters to adjust needle size if their stitch count differs from the stated tension. If fewer stitches are produced, a thinner needle should be used; if more stitches appear, a thicker needle is recommended.

Techniques Used

• Knitting in the round / flat knitting: The all-in-one is constructed using standard flat knitting techniques, with seaming used to join sections.
• Shaping: Intermediate-level shaping techniques are employed throughout to create the fitted body, leg, and sleeve sections appropriate to each size.
• Stitch holder usage: Stitches are placed on holders at key construction points, a common technique when working garments with multiple joined sections such as an all-in-one suit.
• Button band finishing: A neat button band is worked, likely using the contrast Sirdar Snuggly DK, to create a tidy, practical fastening with 6 buttons.
• Tension adjustment: Knitters are expected to knit and measure a tension swatch before beginning, which is a hallmark of intermediate-level knitting practice.

Stitches Used

• Stocking Stitch: The primary stitch used throughout the main body of the garment, worked over the Funky Fur yarn to create the signature fluffy, textured surface.
• Rib Stitch: Typically used on cuffs, necklines, and button bands in garments of this type