Hooded and Collared Coats in Sirdar Supersoft Aran - 2425 - Downloadable PDF

Sirdar Supersoft Aran 2425 – Hooded and Collared Coats for Children (2–13 Years)

Pattern Sirdar Supersoft Aran 2425 is a downloadable PDF knitting pattern from Sirdar that includes instructions for two distinct children's coat designs: a Hooded Coat and a Collared Coat. Both styles are worked in Sirdar Supersoft Aran weight yarn and are sized to fit children aged 2 to 13 years, covering chest measurements from 56 cm (22 in) to 81 cm (32 in). The actual finished measurements range from 64 cm to 89 cm in circumference, providing a comfortable, relaxed fit suitable for layering over everyday clothing.

Sizing and Fit

The pattern is graded across six sizes, making it a versatile purchase for families with children at different stages of growth. Full coat lengths range from 42 cm (16½ in) for the smallest size up to 64 cm (25¼ in) for the largest, giving excellent coverage as a proper outerwear coat. Sleeve lengths are listed as adjustable, running from 24 cm (9½ in) to 42 cm (16½ in) excluding any turnback cuff, with the extended turnback measurement also provided for reference. This adjustability is a practical feature that allows knitters to customise the sleeve length to suit a child's individual proportions.

Design One: The Hooded Coat

The Hooded Coat is a structured, full-length children's coat featuring a fitted hood in place of a collar. It is knitted using two shades of Sirdar Supersoft Aran, adding a decorative contrast element to the design. The use of a Main Shade and a Contrast Shade allows for colour blocking or trim detail, giving the coat a lively, child-friendly appearance.

Materials for the Hooded Coat

• Yarn: Sirdar Supersoft Aran (shade code F022), Main Shade 915 – 3 to 5 x 100g balls depending on size; Contrast Shade 821 – 1 x 100g ball across all sizes
• Needles: 1 pair of 5mm (UK6 / USA8) knitting needles and 1 pair of 4mm (UK8 / USA6) knitting needles
• Notions: Cable needle, stitch holders, and 6 buttons

Design Two: The Collared Coat

The Collared Coat is the second design included in the pattern and offers a more classic, traditional coat silhouette with a neat collar rather than a hood. It is worked in a single shade of Sirdar Supersoft Aran, making it a slightly more straightforward project in terms of colour management while still incorporating the same textural stitch interest as the hooded version.

Materials for the Collared Coat

• Yarn: Sirdar Supersoft Aran (shade code F022), Shade 914 – 2 to 5 x 100g balls depending on size
• Needles: 1 pair of 5mm (UK6 / USA8) knitting needles and 1 pair of 4mm (UK8 / USA6) knitting needles
• Notions: Cable needle, stitch holders, and 6 buttons

Techniques and Construction

Both coats are constructed using traditional flat knitting methods, worked in separate pieces that are subsequently seamed together. The construction includes a back, two fronts, sleeves, and either a hood or collar, following a classic set-in or drop-shoulder coat structure. The pattern also incorporates pocket linings, which are worked separately and integrated into the fronts — a practical and polished detail that adds both function and a professional finish to the garment.

The cast-on method specified is the thumb