Jackets in Sirdar Snuggly Snowflake DK - 4822 - Downloadable PDF

Jackets in Sirdar Snuggly Snowflake DK – Pattern 4822

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern from Sirdar presents two charming baby and toddler jacket designs worked in Sirdar Snuggly Snowflake DK yarn. The pattern covers sizes from birth to 3 years, making it a versatile addition to any knitter's collection for gifting or building a little one's wardrobe. Both designs are rated as intermediate in difficulty, making them well-suited to knitters who are comfortable with basic shaping and garment construction but are ready to tackle more structured projects.

Designs Included

Flat Collared Jacket

The first design is a neat, classic Flat Collared Jacket, worked in Sirdar Snuggly Snowflake DK in shade 654. This jacket features a flat, lay-down collar that gives it a tidy, traditional finish — ideal for everyday wear or smarter occasions. It is fastened with 3 buttons, adding a practical and decorative touch.

The jacket is sized to fit chest measurements of 41, 46, 51, and 56 cm (16, 18, 20, and 22 inches), with actual garment measurements of 45, 51, 55, and 61 cm to allow for comfortable ease. Full lengths range from 27 cm to 39 cm depending on size, and sleeve length is listed as adjustable, starting from 15 cm for the smallest size up to 24 cm for the largest.

Yarn requirements for this design are 3, 4, 5, or 6 balls of Sirdar Snuggly Snowflake DK (25g balls) depending on the size being knitted.

Hooded Jacket

The second design is a cosy Hooded Jacket, worked in Sirdar Snuggly Snowflake DK in shade 723. The addition of a hood makes this jacket particularly practical for cooler weather, keeping babies and toddlers snug from head to toe. Like the Flat Collared Jacket, it fastens with 3 buttons and is worked across the same four size ranges.

This design requires slightly more yarn due to the hood construction: 4, 5, 6, or 7 balls of Sirdar Snuggly Snowflake DK (25g balls). The pattern also calls for stitch holders, which are used to keep live stitches in reserve while other sections of the garment are worked — a common technique in garment knitting when constructing necklines, hoods, and button bands.

Yarn and Materials

Sirdar Snuggly Snowflake DK is a specialist yarn designed with babies and young children in mind. Its DK (double knitting) weight strikes a balance between warmth and lightness, making it ideal for infant garments. The "Snowflake" texture adds a subtle, soft visual interest to the fabric without requiring complex stitch patterns, letting the yarn do much of the decorative work.

• Yarn: Sirdar Snuggly Snowflake DK, 25g balls
• Flat Collared Jacket shade: 654
• Hooded Jacket shade: 723
• Needles: 1 pair of 4mm (UK8 / USA6) knitting needles and 1 pair of 3¼mm (UK10 / USA3) knitting needles
• Notions: Stitch holders (for the Hooded Jacket), 3 buttons per garment

Stitches and Techniques

The primary fabric of both jackets is worked in stocking stitch (also known as stockinette stitch), which is created by knitting on right-side rows and purling on wrong-side rows. This produces a smooth, flat fabric on the right side — the ideal canvas for showcasing the texture of Sirdar Snuggly Snowflake DK. The 3¼mm needles are typically used for ribbed or garter stitch edgings, cuffs, and button bands, which provide structure and prevent the