Sweaters and Cardigans in Sirdar Wash 'n' Wear Double Crepe DK - 2398 - Downloadable PDF

Sirdar Wash 'n' Wear Double Crepe DK Pattern 2398 – Sweaters and Cardigans for Children

This Sirdar knitting pattern (number 2398) is a classic children's knitwear collection featuring four separate garments: a Round Neck Sweater, a V Neck Sweater, a Round Neck Cardigan, and a V Neck Cardigan. Designed for children aged 2 to 13 years, the pattern covers six size options to fit chest measurements from 56 cm (22 in) up to 81 cm (32 in), making it a versatile wardrobe staple that grows with the child. The collection is labelled Easy Knit, making it an excellent choice for confident beginner and intermediate knitters looking for practical, wearable results.

Garments Included in This Pattern

Round Neck Sweater

The Round Neck Sweater is a timeless pullover style with a classic crew neckline, making it easy to put on and comfortable for everyday wear. It is worked in Sirdar Wash 'n' Wear Double Crepe DK in shade 278. The sweater features a neat ribbed neckband and cuffs, providing a tidy, structured finish. Stitch holders are required to manage live stitches at the neckline shaping, a common technique in set-in or drop-shoulder sweater construction.

V Neck Sweater

The V Neck Sweater shares the same easy-knit construction as the round neck version but features a V-shaped neckline, which is achieved through gradual symmetrical decreasing on either side of a central stitch as the yoke is worked. This neckline style adds a slightly more grown-up, classic look and is particularly flattering for older children in the larger size range. It is worked in Sirdar Wash 'n' Wear Double Crepe DK in shade 294. Stitch holders are again used to hold stitches during neck shaping.

Round Neck Cardigan

The Round Neck Cardigan is a front-opening version of the crew neck design, worked in Sirdar Wash 'n' Wear Double Crepe DK in shade 273. Cardigans of this style are typically knitted in separate front and back pieces, with button bands picked up and worked along the front edges. This design requires 6 buttons for sizes 2–3, 4–5, and 6–7 years, and 7 buttons for sizes 8–9, 10–11, and 12–13 years, reflecting the longer button band needed for the larger sizes. The round neck finish gives the cardigan a neat, traditional appearance suitable for school or casual wear.

V Neck Cardigan

The V Neck Cardigan is worked in Sirdar Wash 'n' Wear Double Crepe DK in shade 289 and combines the open-front cardigan format with the angled V neckline. The V shaping on a cardigan is typically created by decreasing along the front edges as they converge toward the shoulder, with the button band following the diagonal line of the neckline. This design requires 5 buttons for sizes 2–3, 4–5, and 6–7 years, and 6 buttons for sizes 8–9, 10–11, and 12–13 years.

Knitting Techniques Used

All four garments in this pattern are constructed using flat knitting, meaning each piece — back, front or fronts, and sleeves — is worked separately on a pair of straight needles and then seamed together. This is the traditional approach to garment construction and is well suited to beginner and intermediate knitters. Key techniques used across the designs include:

• Stocking stitch – the main fabric of all four garments, created by alternating knit rows on the right side and purl rows on the wrong side, producing a smooth, flat surface on the public-facing side
• Rib stitch – used for welts, cuffs, and neckbands; the pattern references a 1x1 rib (alternating knit 1, purl 1) which creates a stretchy, elasticated edge that helps garments retain their shape