Cardigans and Bonnet in Sirdar Peekaboo DK - 4463 - Downloadable PDF

Cardigans and Bonnet in Sirdar Snuggly Peekaboo DK – Pattern 4463

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern from Sirdar includes instructions for three charming baby and children's knitted designs: a Round Neck Cardigan, a V Neck Cardigan, and a Bonnet. All three pieces are worked in Sirdar Snuggly Peekaboo DK yarn and are sized to fit children from birth through to 7 years, making this a wonderfully versatile pattern to return to as little ones grow.

Who These Designs Are For

The cardigans are sized across six age ranges, covering chest measurements from 41 cm (16 in) up to 66 cm (26 in), with actual finished measurements ranging from 46 cm to 71 cm. The full length of the cardigans grows from 22 cm for the smallest size up to 38 cm for the largest. Both long and short sleeve options are included, with long sleeves ranging from 15 cm to 33 cm depending on age, and short sleeves offered as a uniform 1 cm turn-back cuff across all sizes. The Bonnet is sized for the first three age groups — newborn through to approximately 2 years — and is designed to fit an average head size for each of those ages.

The Round Neck Cardigan

The Round Neck Cardigan is a classic, neat-fitting baby and toddler cardigan featuring a traditional round neckline. It is fastened with 3 buttons for the smaller sizes and 4 buttons for the larger sizes (sizes 2–3 years and above). The body of this cardigan is worked in a lace pattern, which gives the fabric a delicate, airy texture perfectly suited to a baby or child's garment. The lace pattern is worked at a tension of 21 stitches and 31 rows to 10 cm on 4 mm needles.

• Yarn used: Sirdar Snuggly Peekaboo DK, shade 102
• Yarn quantity: 2 to 4 x 50g balls depending on size
• Buttons required: 3 buttons (sizes 0–6 months to 2–3 years) or 4 buttons (sizes 4–5 years to 6–7 years)

The V Neck Cardigan

The V Neck Cardigan offers a slightly more tailored look with its open V-shaped neckline, giving it a smart, classic feel that works equally well for boys or girls. Like the Round Neck version, it features the same lace stitch pattern as the main fabric texture. The V Neck Cardigan requires a 3¼ mm circular needle (80 cm length) for picking up and working the neckband, in addition to the standard straight needles. It is fastened with just 2 buttons, keeping the front opening clean and simple.

• Yarn used: Sirdar Snuggly Peekaboo DK, shade 103
• Yarn quantity: 2 to 3 x 50g balls depending on size
• Buttons required: 2 buttons across all sizes

The Bonnet

The Bonnet is a sweet, traditional baby hat designed to complement the cardigans. It is worked in the same Sirdar Snuggly Peekaboo DK in shade 103 and requires just 1 x 50g ball across all three available sizes. A charming finishing detail is the addition of 1 metre of ribbon, which is threaded through the bonnet to tie under the chin — a lovely, classic touch for a newborn or young baby gift.

• Yarn used: Sirdar Snuggly Peekaboo DK, shade 103
• Yarn quantity: 1 x 50g ball
• Additional materials: 1 metre of ribbon

Techniques and Stitches Used

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