Cardigans in Sirdar Snuggly DK - 3110 - Downloadable PDF

Sirdar 3110 Snuggly DK Baby and Toddler Cardigans — Knitting Pattern Summary

Sirdar pattern 3110 is a downloadable PDF knitting pattern offering three classic cardigan designs for babies and young children, all worked in Sirdar Snuggly DK yarn. The three styles — a Round Neck Cardigan, a V Neck Cardigan, and a Hooded Cardigan — are sized to fit chest measurements from 41 cm (16 in) up to 66 cm (26 in), covering ages 0–3 months through 5–6 years. This makes the pattern a versatile choice for knitters looking to create handmade knitwear gifts or wardrobe staples for little ones across a wide age range.

Sizes and Fit

The pattern is written across six sizes:

• 0–3 months — to fit 41 cm (16 in) chest, actual measurement 46 cm (18 in)
• 3–6 months — to fit 46 cm (18 in) chest, actual measurement 51 cm (20 in)
• 6–12 months — to fit 51 cm (20 in) chest, actual measurement 56 cm (22 in)
• 1–2 years — to fit 56 cm (22 in) chest, actual measurement 61 cm (24 in)
• 3–4 years — to fit 61 cm (24 in) chest, actual measurement 66 cm (26 in)
• 5–6 years — to fit 66 cm (26 in) chest, actual measurement 71 cm (28 in)

Each cardigan is designed with a small amount of positive ease built in, giving a comfortable, relaxed fit suitable for everyday wear. Sleeve lengths are noted as adjustable, ranging from 15 cm (6 in) in the smallest size to 33 cm (13 in) in the largest, allowing knitters to customise the length to suit the individual child.

Design 1: Round Neck Cardigan

The Round Neck Cardigan is a timeless, traditional style featuring a neat rounded neckline — a universally flattering shape for babies and toddlers. The button band runs down the front opening, fastened with 5 to 7 buttons depending on size (5 buttons for the three smallest sizes, 6 for the 1–2 year size, and 7 for the two largest sizes). This classic design is ideal for layering over bodysuits or lightweight tops and suits both boys and girls. It requires 2 to 5 balls of Sirdar Snuggly DK (shade 203) in 50 g balls, depending on size.

Design 2: V Neck Cardigan

The V Neck Cardigan offers a slightly more tailored, grown-up aesthetic with its angled neckline. The V-neck shaping is worked gradually as the fronts are knitted, creating a neat, clean line. This style uses 3 to 5 buttons across the size range and requires 2 to 4 balls of Sirdar Snuggly DK. Notably, the pattern specifies the optional use of a 3¼ mm (UK10 / USA3) 80 cm circular needle for picking up and working the button band and neckband, which can make managing the stitches around the V-shaped neckline more comfortable, particularly in the larger sizes.

Design 3: Hooded Cardigan

The Hooded Cardigan is a cosy, practical option that adds an attached hood in place of a traditional neckband — perfect for keeping little ones warm on cooler days. The hood is typically worked by picking up stitches around the neckline after the body is complete and knitting upward, then seaming across the top. This design uses 2 to 5 balls of Sirdar Snuggly DK and requires 4 to 6 buttons depending on size, making it the most yarn-intensive of the three styles in several sizes.

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