Cardigans, Bonnet and Blanket in Sirdar Snuggly Baby Crofter DK - 4517 - Downloadable PDF

Cardigans, Bonnet and Blanket in Sirdar Snuggly Baby Crofter DK – Pattern 4517

This official Sirdar knitting pattern (number 4517) offers a charming collection of baby and toddler knits worked in Sirdar Snuggly Baby Crofter DK yarn. The set includes a short-sleeved cardigan, a long-sleeved cardigan, a bonnet, and a blanket — making it an ideal all-in-one resource for outfitting a new arrival or creating a beautiful handmade gift. The designs are sized to fit babies and children from birth through to 7 years, covering chest sizes of 41 cm (16 in) up to 66 cm (26 in), with actual garment measurements ranging from 45 cm to 71 cm to allow for comfortable ease.

About the Yarn: Sirdar Snuggly Baby Crofter DK

Sirdar Snuggly Baby Crofter DK is a self-patterning double knitting weight yarn specifically designed for baby and children's projects. Its self-striping, fair isle-style colour effect is knitted in automatically as you work, producing a decorative, multi-toned fabric without the need to manage multiple yarn balls or carry colours across the back of the work. This makes it an excellent choice for knitters of all experience levels who want a visually interesting result with minimal complexity. The yarn is soft, baby-friendly, and well-suited to garments worn close to delicate skin.

The pattern calls for shade 184 for the short-sleeved cardigan, bonnet, and blanket, and shade 183 for the long-sleeved cardigan, both in the Sirdar Snuggly Baby Crofter DK (F086) yarn range, sold in 50g balls.

The Short-Sleeved Cardigan

The short-sleeved cardigan is a classic baby and toddler garment worked in Sirdar Snuggly Baby Crofter DK shade 184. It is sized from 0–6 months up to 6–7 years and features very short sleeves — just 2–3 cm in length — making it ideal as a lightweight layer for warmer weather or as an over-garment in mild conditions. The yarn's self-patterning quality means the finished cardigan displays a decorative colourwork effect with no stranding required.

• Yarn: Sirdar Snuggly Baby Crofter DK, shade 184
• Quantity: 2–4 balls of 50g depending on size
• Sleeve length: Approximately 2–3 cm (short sleeves)
• Chest sizes covered: 41–66 cm (16–26 in)

The Long-Sleeved Cardigan

The long-sleeved version of the cardigan is worked in Sirdar Snuggly Baby Crofter DK shade 183 and follows the same sizing range from birth to 7 years. Long sleeve lengths range from 15 cm (6 in) for the smallest size up to 33 cm (13 in) for the largest, and are noted as adjustable, giving knitters the flexibility to customise the fit. This makes the pattern particularly practical, as sleeve length can be tailored to the individual child. The cardigan is a versatile, everyday wardrobe staple that works beautifully in the self-striping Crofter DK yarn.

• Yarn: Sirdar Snuggly Baby Crofter DK, shade 183
• Quantity: 2–5 balls of 50g depending on size
• Sleeve length: 15–33 cm (adjustable)
• Sizes: 0–6 months through 6–7 years

The Bonnet

The bonnet is included for the three smallest sizes — designed to fit an average baby's head for the 0–6 month, 6–12 month, and 1–2 year age ranges. It is worked in Sirdar