Sweater and Blanket in Sirdar Supersoft Aran Rainbow Drops - 5183 - Downloadable PDF

Sirdar Supersoft Aran Rainbow Drops 5183 – Sweaters and Blanket Knitting Pattern (Downloadable PDF)

Pattern 5183 from Sirdar is a charming collection of three knitted designs for babies and young children, all worked in the brand's signature Sirdar Supersoft Aran Rainbow Drops yarn. The collection includes a Round Neck Sweater, a V Neck Sweater, and a coordinating Blanket, making it an ideal choice for gifting or building a complete nursery set. The pattern is rated intermediate in difficulty, making it well suited to knitters who are comfortable with basic techniques and ready to tackle structured cable work.

Round Neck Sweater

What Is Being Made

A classic children's pullover sweater featuring a round neckline, set-in sleeves, and a decorative central cable panel on the body. Sizes range from 0–6 months up to 6–7 years, with actual chest measurements spanning approximately 45 cm (17¾ in) to 70 cm (27½ in). Full lengths range from 24 cm to 48 cm, and sleeve lengths from 15 cm to 33 cm (noted as adjustable).

Techniques Used

• Cable knitting using a cable needle, including a prominent centre cable panel measuring 15 cm (6 in) wide and spanning 38 stitches
• Shaping for armholes, sleeves, and neckline through decreasing and increasing
• Ribbing on cuffs, hem, and neckband worked on smaller needles for a neat, stretchy finish
• Use of stitch holders to hold live stitches during neckline construction

Stitches Used

• Stocking stitch – the main fabric of the sweater body and sleeves
• Rib stitch – used for welts, cuffs, and neckband
• C4B – slip next 2 sts to back on cable needle, knit 2, then knit 2 from cable needle (standard 4-stitch back cross cable)
• T4BP – slip next 2 sts to back on cable needle, k2, then k1, p1 from cable needle
• T4FP – slip next 2 sts to front on cable needle, k1, p1, then k2 from cable needle
• T4F – slip next 2 sts to front on cable needle, p2, then k2 from cable needle
• T4B – slip next 2 sts to back on cable needle, k2, then p2 from cable needle

Materials

• Yarn: Sirdar Supersoft Aran Rainbow Drops, shade 854 – 1 to 3 x 100g balls depending on size. The pattern notes it is also suitable for Supersoft Aran.
• Needles: 1 pair 5mm (UK6 / USA8) knitting needles and 1 pair 4mm (UK8 / USA6) knitting needles
• Accessories: Cable needle, stitch holders
• Tension: 18 sts and 24 rows to 10 cm over stocking stitch on 5mm needles

V Neck Sweater

What Is Being Made

A children's pullover sweater with a V neckline as an alternative to the round neck version. It shares the same size range – 0–6 months through to 6–7 years – and the same overall construction approach, with the key difference being the V-shaped neck shaping and neckband finish. Like its companion design, it features the decorative cable panel as a central design element.