Look Out Hooped Sweater in Sirdar Snuggly Replay - 2590 - Downloadable PDF

Look Out Hooped Sweater in Sirdar Snuggly Replay – Design No. 2590

This cheerful children's sweater is a knitting pattern by Sirdar, published as a downloadable PDF under design number 2590. Rated Easy by Sirdar, it is an ideal project for beginner knitters looking to create a practical, stylish garment for a child. The finished sweater features a classic hooped (striped) design worked in two contrasting shades, giving it a bold, sporty look reminiscent of the kind of favourite sweatshirt a child wants to wear every single day.

Who This Sweater Is Designed For

The pattern is sized for children aged 3 to 7 years, with five distinct size options available:

• 3 years: 59 cm / 23¼" chest, 71 cm / 28" width, 38 cm / 15" full length, 26 cm / 10¼" sleeve length
• 4 years: 61 cm / 24" chest, 74 cm / 29¼" width, 40 cm / 15¾" full length, 28 cm / 11" sleeve length
• 5 years: 64 cm / 25¼" chest, 78 cm / 30¾" width, 42 cm / 16½" full length, 30 cm / 11¾" sleeve length
• 6 years: 66 cm / 26" chest, 81 cm / 32" width, 44 cm / 17¼" full length, 31 cm / 12" sleeve length
• 7 years: 69 cm / 27¼" chest, 84 cm / 33" width, 46 cm / 18" full length, 33 cm / 13" sleeve length

The generous sizing across five ages makes this pattern a versatile addition to any knitter's collection, and the straightforward construction means it can be completed relatively quickly even by those who are newer to knitting garments.

Yarn: Sirdar Snuggly Replay Double Knitting

The pattern is specifically designed for Sirdar Snuggly Replay Double Knitting (yarn code F029), a soft, marled cotton-blend yarn sold in 50g balls. This yarn was created especially for children's knitwear and is part of the trusted Sirdar Snuggly range, which has been rigorously tested to be gentle on children's skin and to remain soft wash after wash. The lightweight, washable nature of Snuggly Replay makes the finished sweater perfectly suited to everyday wear and the inevitable adventures of childhood.

The pattern uses two yarn colours, referred to as Yarn A and Yarn B, to create the hooped stripe effect. The featured colourway shown uses:

• Yarn A – shade 120 Sea Blue Splash or shade 108 Bunny Hop Blue
• Yarn B – a contrasting shade (such as one of the additional colourways available in the range)

The quantity of yarn required varies by size:

• Yarn A: 3 balls (ages 3–5 years) or 4 balls (ages 6–7 years)
• Yarn B: 2 balls (age 3 years) or 3 balls (ages 4–7 years)

Additional colourways available in Sirdar Snuggly Replay DK include Currant Fun (127), Rocket Red (114), and Orange Squashed (111), allowing knitters to personalise the stripe combination to suit any child's taste.

Techniques and Construction

This sweater is constructed using standard hand knitting techniques appropriate for a beginner to confident beginner level. The hooped stripe pattern is achieved by alternating between the two yarn colours at regular intervals, a simple and satisfying technique that creates a striking visual effect without requiring complex colourwork skills such as intarsia or Fair Isle. Carrying yarn up the side of the work or joining new yarn at each stripe change are the typical methods used in this style of