Cardigans and T-Bag Hat in Sirdar Snuggly Baby Bamboo DK - 4467 - Downloadable PDF

Sirdar Snuggly Baby Bamboo DK Pattern 4467 – Cardigans and T-Bag Hat

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern from Sirdar (pattern number 4467) includes instructions for three distinct baby and children's designs: a Flat Collar Cardigan, a Shawl Collar Cardigan, and a T-Bag Hat. All three are worked in Sirdar Snuggly Baby Bamboo DK, a soft double knitting weight yarn specially formulated for babies and young children. The pattern covers a generous size range, making it a versatile addition to any knitter's collection.

Size Range and Fit

All three designs are sized to fit babies and children from birth through to 7 years, spanning six sizes:

• 0–6 months – to fit a 41 cm (16 in) chest
• 6–12 months – to fit a 46 cm (18 in) chest
• 1–2 years – to fit a 51 cm (20 in) chest
• 2–3 years – to fit a 56 cm (22 in) chest
• 4–5 years – to fit a 61 cm (24 in) chest
• 6–7 years – to fit a 66 cm (26 in) chest

The actual finished measurements of the cardigans are slightly larger than the chest measurements to allow for ease of movement, ranging from 43 cm up to 70 cm. Full lengths range from 24 cm to 45 cm, and sleeve lengths (described as adjustable) range from 15 cm to 33 cm. The T-Bag Hat is sized to fit an average baby's or child's head for each corresponding age group.

Design 1: Flat Collar Cardigan

The Flat Collar Cardigan is a classic, structured baby and children's cardigan featuring a neat flat collar detail at the neckline. This type of collar lies smoothly against the shoulders and gives the garment a tidy, traditional finish that works equally well for everyday wear and special occasions. The body and sleeves incorporate a cable pattern alongside stocking stitch sections, adding texture and visual interest without being overly complex.

This cardigan fastens with 5 buttons for the three smallest sizes and 6 buttons for the three largest sizes, providing a secure and easy-to-use front opening suitable for dressing young children.

Design 2: Shawl Collar Cardigan

The Shawl Collar Cardigan offers a cosier, more relaxed aesthetic with its softly draped shawl collar, which wraps warmly around the neck and gives the garment a snug, enveloping feel — ideal for cooler days. Like the Flat Collar version, it features a combination of cable pattern and stocking stitch, giving the fabric a beautifully textured appearance. The shawl collar itself is typically worked in a ribbed or moss-style fabric to encourage it to lie and fold naturally.

This version uses slightly fewer buttons than the Flat Collar Cardigan — 4 buttons for the three smallest sizes and 5 buttons for the three largest — reflecting the different front band construction associated with the shawl collar style.

Design 3: T-Bag Hat

The T-Bag Hat is a charming and characterful accessory designed to coordinate with either cardigan. Its distinctive name refers to its playful gathered or knotted top, which gives the hat a shape reminiscent of a tea bag — a fun and endearing detail that makes it particularly appealing as a gift or keepsake item. It is a straightforward knitted hat pattern suited to all six age groups covered in the pattern.

Techniques and Stitches Used

This is a knitting pattern requiring a good working knowledge of standard knitting techniques. The following stitches and methods are used across the three designs:

• Stocking stitch – the primary fabric stitch, worked by alternating knit rows on the right side and purl rows on the wrong side, producing a smooth, classic finish
• Cable pattern