Speed of Light Tunic in Sirdar Snuggly Replay DK - 2613 - Downloadable PDF

Speed of Light Tunic in Sirdar Snuggly Replay DK – Pattern 2613

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern (Design No. 2613) from Sirdar presents two striking children's tunics sized for ages 3 to 7 years, each featuring a bold graphic motif worked into the body of the garment. Rated as Easy and triple-checked by Sirdar for accuracy, this is an approachable project for intermediate knitters who want to create something genuinely exciting for the children in their lives. The collection sits within Sirdar's Super Hero Daywear range, designed to appeal directly to kids and make getting dressed a fun experience.

The Two Designs at a Glance

Dress with Star Motif (Shades 128 and 127)

The first design is a children's tunic or dress length top featuring a Star Motif worked in two contrasting shades of Sirdar Snuggly Replay Double Knitting. The colourwork star panel gives the garment a bold, graphic quality that sits perfectly alongside contemporary children's casualwear. The two-colour approach — using shades 128 and 127 — creates strong visual contrast and a playful, modern aesthetic that children are likely to embrace enthusiastically.

Dress with Lightning Motif (Shades 120 and 116)

The second design in this pattern features a Lightning Bolt Motif, again knitted in two complementary shades of Sirdar Snuggly Replay DK — specifically shades 120 and 116. The lightning bolt is a universally recognised symbol of energy and speed, making this tunic especially appealing to children who love bold, superhero-inspired styling. Like the Star Motif version, the garment is designed to be long enough to wear as a tunic or short dress, offering versatility in how it is styled.

Construction and Techniques

Both tunics are knitted flat in separate pieces — typically a front, back, and sleeves — and then seamed together, which is the traditional construction method well suited to garments with colourwork panels. The graphic motifs are worked using the intarsia or stranded colourwork technique, where a second colour of yarn is introduced to create the star or lightning bolt design directly into the knitted fabric. This approach produces a clean, defined motif without excessive bulk on the reverse of the fabric.

Intarsia and simple stranded knitting are accessible techniques for intermediate knitters who are comfortable managing more than one ball of yarn at a time. The motifs in this pattern are straightforward geometric shapes, making them an ideal introduction to colourwork for those who have not tried it before.

Stitches Used

• Stocking stitch (stockinette stitch) – the primary stitch used across the body and sleeves, creating a smooth, flat fabric that shows off the colourwork motifs clearly
• Rib stitch – typically used at the cuffs, hem, and neckline to provide elasticity and a neat, professional finish
• Colourwork motif sections – worked in stocking stitch using two colours simultaneously to form the star or lightning bolt design

Yarn and Materials

Both designs are knitted in Sirdar Snuggly Replay Double Knitting, a yarn developed specifically with children's knitwear in mind. Snuggly Replay DK is the natural successor to Sirdar's bestselling Snuggly DK, updated to suit the tastes and lifestyles of older children aged 3 to 7. The yarn is produced by Sirdar, a British yarn company established in West Yorkshire in 1880, with a long heritage in hand knitting. The DK weight yarn works up at a standard double knitting tension, making it widely compatible with 4mm knitting needles, which is the typical needle size recommended for DK weight projects.

• Yarn: Sirdar Snuggly Replay Double Knitting
• Yarn Weight: DK (Double Knitting)
• Colours used: Shades 128 and 127 (Star Motif version); Shades 120 and 116 (Lightning Motif version)
• Recommended needle size: