Jackets in Sirdar Snuggly Baby Bamboo DK - 4886 - Downloadable PDF

Sirdar Snuggly Baby Bamboo DK Jackets – Pattern 4886: Detailed Summary

Pattern 4886 from Sirdar is a knitting pattern offering two classic baby and children's jacket designs: a long-sleeved cardigan and a short-sleeved cardigan. Both garments are worked in Sirdar Snuggly Baby Bamboo DK, a soft, baby-friendly yarn, and are sized to fit children from birth through to 7 years. This is an intermediate-level knitting pattern, making it well suited to knitters who are comfortable with basic shaping and garment construction but are ready to develop their skills further.

Garments Included in This Pattern

Long-Sleeved Cardigan

The long-sleeved version is a traditional, fully fitted baby and children's cardigan designed for warmth and everyday wear. With set-in or shaped sleeves and a classic cardigan front opening, this garment is a timeless wardrobe staple for little ones. The long sleeve length ranges from 15 cm (6 in) for the smallest size up to 33 cm (13 in) for the largest, making it practical across a wide age range.

• Sizes: 0–6 months, 6–12 months, 1–2 years, 2–3 years, 4–5 years, 6–7 years
• Chest sizes: 41 cm (16 in) to 66 cm (26 in) to fit; actual measurements 45 cm to 70 cm
• Full length: 24 cm (9½ in) up to 40 cm (15¾ in)
• Yarn required: Sirdar Snuggly Baby Bamboo DK shade 088 – 3 to 7 x 50g balls depending on size

Short-Sleeved Cardigan

The short-sleeved version offers a lighter, more versatile option ideal for warmer weather or layering over other garments. The sleeves are worked to approximately 1 cm (¼ in), giving a neat cap-sleeve finish. This variation uses less yarn than the long-sleeved version, making it an economical choice while retaining the same elegant shaping and structure.

• Sizes: 0–6 months, 6–12 months, 1–2 years, 2–3 years, 4–5 years, 6–7 years
• Chest sizes: 41 cm (16 in) to 66 cm (26 in) to fit; actual measurements 45 cm to 70 cm
• Full length: 24 cm (9½ in) up to 40 cm (15¾ in)
• Yarn required: Sirdar Snuggly Baby Bamboo DK shade 095 – 2 to 5 x 50g balls depending on size

Yarn and Materials

Both designs are worked in Sirdar Snuggly Baby Bamboo DK, a DK (double knitting) weight yarn that combines the natural softness of bamboo with the gentle properties ideal for babies' and young children's sensitive skin. The bamboo content gives the yarn a subtle sheen and a smooth, breathable quality that makes it particularly well suited to garments worn close to the skin.

The pattern also notes compatibility with several other Sirdar DK-weight yarns, including:

• Snuggly DK
• Snuggly Baby Crofter DK
• Snuggly Spots DK
• Snuggly Pearls DK
• Snuggly Rascal DK

Note: yarn amounts may vary when substituting an alternative yarn, and achieving the correct tension is essential for accurate sizing.

The pattern requires 4mm (UK