Cardigans and Blanket in Sirdar Snuggly DK - 1311 - Downloadable PDF

Cardigans and Blanket in Sirdar Snuggly DK – Pattern 1311

This Sirdar knitting pattern (reference 1311) is a charming collection designed for babies and young children, covering sizes from birth through to 7 years. The pattern includes three separate projects: a V Neck Cardigan, a Shawl Collar Cardigan, and a coordinating Blanket. All three designs are worked in Sirdar Snuggly DK weight yarn, making this an ideal pattern set for creating a complete, coordinated gift or wardrobe addition for a new baby or growing child.

The V Neck Cardigan

The V Neck Cardigan is a classic, timeless design suitable for babies and children from 0–6 months up to 6–7 years. The actual chest measurements range from 45 cm (17¾ in) to 71 cm (28 in), with full lengths ranging from 24 cm (9½ in) to 48 cm (19 in), ensuring an excellent fit across all included sizes. The sleeve length is adjustable, ranging from 15 cm (6 in) to 33 cm (13 in), giving knitters flexibility to customise the fit.

The V-neck shaping creates a neat, open neckline that is both practical and stylish for everyday wear. This style of cardigan is a perennial favourite in baby and childrenswear knitting, as the open front makes dressing and undressing young children straightforward.

Techniques and Stitches – V Neck Cardigan

• V-neck shaping – achieved through careful decreasing on either side of the centre front to form the characteristic angled neckline
• Sleeve shaping – with adjustable sleeve length to suit individual children
• Standard knitted construction – worked in separate pieces (back, fronts, sleeves) and seamed together
• Knit and purl stitches forming the main fabric, typical of DK-weight garment knitting

Materials – V Neck Cardigan

• Yarn: Sirdar Snuggly DK, shade 427
• Quantity: 2 to 5 x 50g balls depending on size (0–6 months requires 2 balls; 6–7 years requires 5 balls)
• Needles: 1 pair of 4mm (UK8 – USA6) knitting needles
• Also suitable for: Snuggly Tiny Tots DK, Snuggly Kisses DK, Snuggly Baby Bamboo DK, Snuggly White Whispers DK, and Snuggly Baby Speckle DK (yarn amounts may vary)

The Shawl Collar Cardigan

The Shawl Collar Cardigan is the second garment in this pattern collection and shares the same size range as the V Neck Cardigan — 0–6 months through to 6–7 years. The chest, length, and sleeve measurements are identical, making it easy to knit both cardigans in the same size for a coordinated set. The defining feature of this design is its shawl collar, which adds a cosy, snuggly aesthetic perfectly suited to the softness of Sirdar Snuggly DK yarn.

A shawl collar is a continuous, rounded collar that wraps gently around the neckline without a sharp lapel break, creating a warm and enveloping finish. This style is particularly popular for baby and toddler knitwear as it frames the face softly and provides additional warmth around the neck without the fuss of a separate scarf or hood.

Techniques and Stitches – Shawl Collar Cardigan

• Shawl collar construction – requiring careful picking up of stitches around the neckline and shaping to achieve the characteristic rounded, draped collar
• Sleeve and body shaping – consistent with the V Neck Cardigan in terms of increases and decreases for a neat finish