Summer Days Shorts Set in Sirdar Snuggly DK - 5500 - Downloadable PDF

Summer Days Shorts Set in Sirdar Snuggly DK – Pattern 5500

This delightful baby knitting pattern from Sirdar, design number 5500, includes two coordinating designs sized for babies and toddlers from 0–3 months through 18–24 months. Rated Easy and aimed at beginner knitters, the set is worked in Sirdar Snuggly DK, Britain's best-loved baby yarn, celebrated for its softness, gentleness against delicate skin, and its ability to stay soft wash after wash. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF and is triple-checked by Sirdar to guarantee success when worked with their recommended yarns.

Design 1: Heart Vest

The Heart Vest is a charming sleeveless top featuring a decorative heart motif worked in multiple colours. It is designed to be a versatile layering piece perfect for warm-weather dressing, sitting beautifully over a bodysuit or on its own during the summer months.

Sizing and Measurements

• Ages covered: 0–3 months, 3–6 months, 6–9 months, 9–12 months, 12–18 months, 18–24 months
• Chest: 42 cm (16½") to 53 cm (21")
• Full length: 26 cm (10¼") to 37 cm (14½")
• Width: 47 cm (18½") to 58 cm (22¾")

Colours and Materials

• Worked in up to five colours of Sirdar Snuggly DK: Yarn A, Yarn B, Yarn C, Yarn D, and Yarn E
• Suggested shades include 525, 533, 535, 528, and 531
• Most sizes require 1 ball each of Yarns A, C, D, and E; Yarn B requires 1–2 balls depending on size
• Requires 1 button for the shoulder or back fastening

Techniques and Stitches

• Knitting in the round or flat using standard DK-weight needle sizing
• Colourwork to create the heart motif, introducing multiple yarn colours across rows
• Classic stocking stitch (stockinette) for the main body fabric
• Ribbing typically used at hem, armhole, and neckline edges for a neat, stretchy finish
• Simple shaping at the armholes and neckline, suitable for beginner knitters building confidence with increases and decreases
• A button fastening at the shoulder or back opening for easy dressing and undressing

Design 2: Sun Vest

The Sun Vest is the second design included in pattern 5500, another sleeveless baby vest with a fresh, summery feel. Like the Heart Vest, it is worked in multiple shades of Sirdar Snuggly DK and is sized identically, making it easy to knit both pieces as a coordinating wardrobe set.

Sizing and Measurements

• Ages covered: 0–3 months through 18–24 months
• Chest: 42 cm (16½") to 53 cm (21")
• Full length: 26 cm (10¼") to 37 cm (14½")

Colours and Materials

• Worked in five colours of Sirdar Snuggly DK: Yarn A, Yarn B, Yarn C, Yarn D, and Yarn E