Coastline Short Set in Sirdar Snuggly DK - Downloadable PDF

Sirdar Snuggly DK Coastline Short Set – Pattern Summary (Design No. 5592)

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern from Sirdar is Design No. 5592, part of the Petit Breton collection — a breezy range inspired by nautical Breton stripes and first holidays by the French seaside. The pattern covers two garments designed to be worn together: a Poncho Top and a pair of Shorts, both knitted in Sirdar Snuggly Double Knitting yarn. The set is sized for babies and toddlers from 0–3 months up to 18–24 months, making it a versatile project for new arrivals through to growing toddlers.

The pattern is rated Easy by Sirdar, who triple-check all their patterns to guarantee success when knitted in their own yarns. It is well-suited to intermediate knitters who are comfortable working with baby garments and simple shaping, as well as confident beginners looking to progress their skills.

About Sirdar Snuggly Double Knitting Yarn

Sirdar Snuggly DK is Britain's favourite baby yarn brand, produced by Sirdar, a British yarn company established in West Yorkshire in 1880. Snuggly DK is specially formulated to stay soft and gentle wash after wash — an essential quality for baby garments that need frequent laundering. The yarn is available in a wide palette including soft neutrals, classic pastels, retro styles, and modern brights.

For this pattern, two yarn colours are used:

• Yarn A – Shade 242 Flamenco
• Yarn B – Shade 446 Rice Pud

Other shades shown within the Petit Breton collection include 216 Sky and 224 Light Navy, giving knitters the flexibility to create their own colourway combinations within the range.

Garment One: Poncho Top

The Poncho Top is a stylish, relaxed-fit baby top with a nautical aesthetic. It is worked in Sirdar Snuggly DK using two contrasting shades to create the signature Breton-inspired stripe effect associated with the Petit Breton collection.

Sizing and Measurements – Poncho Top

• 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")
• Width: 47 cm (18½") to 58 cm (22¾")
• Full Length: 24 cm (9½") to 35 cm (13¾")

Materials – Poncho Top

• Yarn A (Shade 242 Flamenco): 1 ball across all sizes
• Yarn B (Shade 446 Rice Pud): 1 ball for sizes 0–3 to 9–12 months; 2 balls for sizes 12–18 and 18–24 months
• Buttons: 2 buttons required across all sizes

Techniques and Stitches – Poncho Top

As a Double Knitting weight project, the Poncho Top is worked on appropriately sized needles for DK yarn (typically 3.75 mm or 4 mm knitting needles, though knitters should check the tension/gauge given in the pattern). The poncho silhouette involves straightforward flat knitting with minimal complex shaping, making it accessible while still producing a polished, fashionable result. The two-colour construction introduces stripe knitting, where yarn colours are changed at regular intervals to create horizontal bands. Finishing details include button fastenings, adding a practical and decorative touch typical of baby knitwear. Standard baby knitting techniques such as casting on, casting off, knit and