Baby Girl's and Girl's Cardigan and Coat in Sirdar Snuggly DK - 4493 - Downloadable PDF

Sirdar Snuggly DK Pattern 4493 – Baby Girl's and Girl's Cardigan and Coat

This official Sirdar knitting pattern, reference 4493, presents two classic designs for young girls: a cardigan and a coat, both knitted in Sirdar Snuggly DK yarn. The pattern covers an impressive size range, from birth (0–6 months) right through to 6–7 years, making it a versatile addition to any knitter's collection. Both garments are designed with a neat, traditional silhouette and feature decorative cable detailing, giving them a charming, heirloom quality that suits special occasions and everyday wear alike.

About the Two Designs

The Cardigan

The Baby Girl's and Girl's Cardigan is a classic button-front knitted cardigan suitable for newborns through to older children. It is worked in Sirdar Snuggly DK and features a combination of stocking stitch and cable panel detailing, giving the finished garment texture and visual interest. The cardigan is sized to fit chest measurements from 41 cm (16 in) to 66 cm (26 in), with actual garment measurements ranging from 45 cm to 70 cm to allow for comfortable ease. Finished lengths range from 24 cm (9½ in) for the smallest size up to 46 cm (18 in) for the largest.

The cardigan is fastened with 3 buttons, which add a neat, practical finish. Sleeve length is adjustable and ranges from approximately 15 cm to 33 cm depending on size, measured just below the armholes. This adjustability makes the pattern particularly practical for knitters who want a precise fit.

• Yarn: Sirdar Snuggly DK shade 452
• Yarn quantity: 2 to 5 x 50g balls depending on size
• Chest sizes: 41–66 cm (16–26 in)
• Finished lengths: 24–46 cm (9½–18 in)

The Coat

The Baby Girl's and Girl's Coat is a longer, more structured garment that provides extra warmth and coverage. Like the cardigan, it is worked in Sirdar Snuggly DK and shares the same size range, fitting chest measurements from 41 cm to 66 cm. The coat is longer in length than the cardigan, measuring from 27 cm (10¾ in) in the smallest size up to 50 cm (19¾ in) in the largest, making it a practical outer layer for cooler days. The same adjustable sleeve length applies, ranging from 15 cm to 33 cm.

The coat also fastens with 3 buttons and features the same decorative cable detailing seen in the cardigan, ensuring a coordinated, polished look across both designs. The coat's extra length and structured shape give it a more formal, outerwear feel while remaining soft and comfortable against a child's skin thanks to the Snuggly DK yarn.

• Yarn: Sirdar Snuggly DK shade 453
• Yarn quantity: 2 to 5 x 50g balls depending on size
• Chest sizes: 41–66 cm (16–26 in)
• Finished lengths: 27–50 cm (10¾–19¾ in)

Knitting Techniques and Stitches Used

Both the cardigan and the coat are knitted flat using standard knitting needles, with shaping worked throughout for armholes and other structural elements. The pattern makes use of several key techniques and stitches:

• Stocking stitch – the primary fabric stitch, worked by alternating knit rows on the right side and purl rows on the wrong side, creating a smooth, classic knitted fabric
• Cable stitches – decorative cable panels are incorporated using a cable needle (CN); specifically, the