Hooded Sweater in Sirdar Supersoft Aran and Touch - 2469- Downloadable PDF

Sirdar Hooded Sweater Knitting Pattern 2469 – Children's Aran & Super Chunky Pullover with Hood

Pattern 2469 from Sirdar is a downloadable PDF knitting pattern for a charming hooded sweater designed for children aged 2 to 13 years. Combining two of Sirdar's most popular yarn ranges — the soft, cosy Sirdar Supersoft Aran and the plush Sirdar Touch — this pattern produces a practical, warm, and stylish pullover with a generous hood, making it an ideal project for the cooler months. The pattern is rated intermediate in difficulty, making it a satisfying knit for those who have moved beyond the basics and are comfortable working with multiple yarn weights and shaping techniques.

Sizing and Fit

The pattern covers six sizes, offering excellent versatility across a wide age range:

• 2–3 years: To fit 56 cm (22 in) chest; actual measurement 60 cm (23¾ in); full length approximately 38 cm (15 in)
• 4–5 years: To fit 61 cm (24 in) chest; actual measurement 64 cm (25¼ in); full length approximately 42 cm (16½ in)
• 6–7 years: To fit 66 cm (26 in) chest; actual measurement 71 cm (28 in); full length approximately 48 cm (19 in)
• 8–9 years: To fit 71 cm (28 in) chest; actual measurement 75 cm (29½ in); full length approximately 52 cm (20½ in)
• 10–11 years: To fit 76 cm (30 in) chest; actual measurement 80 cm (31½ in); full length approximately 56 cm (22 in)
• 12–13 years: To fit 81 cm (32 in) chest; actual measurement 84 cm (33 in); full length approximately 58 cm (22¾ in)

Each size includes a small amount of positive ease, ensuring a comfortable, relaxed fit suitable for active children. The sleeve length is listed as adjustable, ranging from approximately 24 cm (9½ in) for the smallest size up to 42 cm (16½ in) for the largest, giving knitters the flexibility to customise the fit further.

Design Details

The sweater features a classic pullover silhouette with set-in or drop-shoulder style sleeves and a standout attached hood — a practical design element that adds both warmth and visual interest. The use of two different Sirdar yarns — a main shade in Supersoft Aran and a contrast shade in Touch — creates a tactile and visual contrast that gives the garment a distinctive, contemporary look. The Touch yarn, known for its super chunky, fluffy texture, is used as a contrast, likely appearing at the hood, cuffs, or hem to create a cosy, plush trim effect.

Techniques Used

As an intermediate-level knitting pattern, this design calls upon a range of standard and slightly more advanced knitting techniques, including:

• Shaping: Increases and decreases are used to shape the armholes, sleeves, and hood, requiring knitters to follow row-by-row instructions carefully
• Working with a stitch holder: Stitches are placed on hold at key points — such as the neckline — to be returned to later, a common technique in garment construction
• Seaming: The individual pieces (front, back, sleeves, and hood) are knitted flat and then sewn together, making neat finishing an important part of the process
• Ribbing: Rib stitch is typically used for the welts, cuffs, and neckband to provide elasticity and a neat, professional edge
• Changing yarn weights mid-project: Working with both an Aran and a Super Chunky weight yarn requires attention to needle changes and tension differences between sections

Stitches Used