Cardigans in Sirdar Snuggly Baby Bamboo DK - 4625 - Downloadable PDF

Cardigans in Sirdar Snuggly Baby Bamboo DK – Pattern 4625

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern from Sirdar provides instructions for two classic baby and children's cardigans: a long-sleeved cardigan and a short-sleeved cardigan, both worked in Sirdar Snuggly Baby Bamboo DK yarn. The pattern covers six sizes ranging from birth to 7 years, making it a versatile choice for knitters who want a go-to cardigan pattern they can return to as a child grows.

About the Designs

Long-Sleeved Cardigan

The long-sleeved version is a timeless, structured cardigan designed to provide warmth and comfort for babies and young children. It features a two-colour design, worked in a main shade and a contrast shade, adding a subtle decorative detail that makes it suitable for both everyday wear and special occasions. The long sleeves are fully adjustable in length, making it easy to customise the fit. A single button fastening keeps the front closure neat and simple.

• Sizes: 0–6 months, 6–12 months, 1–2 years, 2–3 years, 4–5 years, 6–7 years
• Actual chest measurement: 45 cm (17¾ in) to 72 cm (28¼ in)
• Full length: 24 cm (9½ in) to 38 cm (15 in)
• Sleeve length: 15 cm (6 in) to 33 cm (13 in), adjustable
• Yarn required – Main shade (103): 3 to 6 x 50g balls
• Yarn required – Contrast shade (158): 1 x 50g ball across all sizes

Short-Sleeved Cardigan

The short-sleeved version shares the same classic silhouette and two-colour approach but is designed for warmer weather or as a lightweight layering piece. The very short sleeves — just 2 cm (¾ in) across all sizes — give it a neat, cap-sleeve finish that works beautifully over summer outfits or as an indoor layer. Like the long-sleeved version, it uses a single button fastening and is worked in a main shade with a contrast colour accent.

• Sizes: 0–6 months, 6–12 months, 1–2 years, 2–3 years, 4–5 years, 6–7 years
• Actual chest measurement: 45 cm (17¾ in) to 72 cm (28¼ in)
• Full length: 24 cm (9½ in) to 38 cm (15 in)
• Sleeve length: 2 cm (¾ in) across all sizes
• Yarn required – Main shade (126): 2 to 4 x 50g balls
• Yarn required – Contrast shade (103): 1 x 50g ball across all sizes

Techniques and Construction

Both cardigans are knitted flat in separate pieces — typically back, fronts, and sleeves — and then seamed together, which is a traditional and beginner-friendly construction method. Shaping is achieved through straightforward increasing and decreasing at armholes and sleeve heads, making this pattern accessible to knitters with a basic to intermediate skill level. The use of two needle sizes allows for a neat, firm ribbed border that transitions into a smooth, even fabric for the main body.

Stitches Used

• Stocking stitch (st-st): The primary stitch used for the body and sleeves. Worked by knitting on right-side rows and purling on wrong-side rows, stocking stitch creates a smooth, flat fabric that drapes beautifully in Snuggly Baby Bamboo DK.
• Garter stitch (g-st): Created by knitting every row, garter stitch produces a ridged, slightly textured fabric. It is commonly used for borders, button bands, and edgings in this type