Sweaters in Sirdar Snowflake Chunky and Snuggly DK - 4559 - Downloadable PDF

Sirdar Pattern 4559: Sweaters in Sirdar Snowflake Chunky and Snuggly DK — Full Pattern Summary

Sirdar pattern number 4559 is a downloadable PDF knitting pattern offering two classic children's knitwear designs: a long-sleeved sweater and a sleeveless tank top (slipover). Both garments are sized from birth to 7 years, covering six size options, making this pattern a versatile choice for knitters who want a design that grows with a child. The pattern uses two Sirdar yarn ranges worked together to create a cosy, textured finish with a neat contrast detail.

Designs Included in This Pattern

Design 1: Children's Long-Sleeved Sweater

The sweater is a straightforward, pull-on style with long sleeves, designed to fit chest sizes from 41 cm (16 in) up to 66 cm (26 in), with actual finished measurements ranging from 44 cm to 70 cm across the chest. Full lengths range from 24 cm (9½ in) for the smallest size up to 45 cm (17¾ in) for the largest, and sleeve lengths run from 15 cm to 33 cm, noted as adjustable to suit individual needs. This is a practical, everyday children's jumper with clean lines and a comfortable fit.

Design 2: Children's Sleeveless Tank Top (Slipover)

The tank top follows the same sizing structure as the sweater, fitting chest sizes from 41 cm to 66 cm. Full lengths are slightly shorter than the sweater version, ranging from 22 cm (8¾ in) to 43 cm (17 in). As a sleeveless design, it is ideal as a layering piece or a warmer-weather option, and it shares the same yarn combination and construction approach as the sweater.

Yarn and Materials

Both designs use a two-yarn combination from the Sirdar brand, pairing a chunky main yarn with a finer contrast yarn for ribbed edgings and detail:

• Main Shade — Sirdar Snowflake Chunky (F084): A chunky weight yarn used for the body and sleeves. For the sweater, shade 714 is specified, requiring between 2 and 6 balls of 25 g depending on size. For the tank top, shade 623 is used, requiring between 2 and 4 balls of 25 g. Sirdar Snowflake Chunky is known for its soft, fluffy texture, which gives these children's garments a warm, cosy appearance.
• Contrast Shade — Sirdar Snuggly DK (F075): A DK (double knitting) weight yarn used for contrast detail, most likely the ribbed welts, cuffs, and neckband. For the sweater, shade 419 is used; for the tank top, shade 449 is used. Only 1 ball of 50 g is required in either case, regardless of size.

The pattern also requires stitch holders for managing stitches during shaping, particularly around the neckline.

Needles Required

• 5½ mm needles (UK 5 / USA 9): Used for the main body fabric worked in Sirdar Snowflake Chunky.
• 3¼ mm needles (UK 10 / USA 3): Used for the contrast ribbed sections worked in Sirdar Snuggly DK, such as welts, cuffs, and neckbands.

Tension

The stated tension is 14 stitches and 19 rows to 10 cm (4 in) measured over stocking stitch on 5½ mm needles using Sirdar Snowflake Chunky. As with all knitting patterns, achieving the correct tension is essential to ensure the finished garment matches the intended measurements. If your tension produces fewer stitches than stated, switch to a thinner needle; if more stitches, switch to a thicker needle.

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