Sirdar Pattern 2516 Striped Sweaters - (8ply Child)
A classic collection of children's sweaters from Sirdar, this printed knitting pattern features two designs — one for boys and one for girls — both worked in DK weight yarn. Sized from 2–3 up to 10–11 years, these are timeless wardrobe staples with colourwork detailing that knit up beautifully in 8ply yarn.
Boy's Sweater — Sizing & Measurements
| Age | 2–3 yrs | 4–5 yrs | 6–7 yrs | 8–9 yrs | 10–11 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| To Fit Chest | 56 cm / 22" | 61 cm / 24" | 66 cm / 26" | 71 cm / 28" | 76 cm / 30" |
| Actual Width | 61 cm / 24" | 66 cm / 26" | 71 cm / 28" | 76 cm / 30" | 81 cm / 32" |
| Full Length | 36 cm / 14" | 40 cm / 15¾" | 46 cm / 18" | 49 cm / 19¼" | 53 cm / 21" |
| Sleeve Length | 24 cm / 9½" | 31 cm / 12" | 33 cm / 13" | 37 cm / 14½" | 41 cm / 16" |
Balls Required — Boy's Sweater (50g/125m balls)
| Colour | 2–3 yrs | 4–5 yrs | 6–7 yrs | 8–9 yrs | 10–11 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banding | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Stripe 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Stripe 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Girl's Sweater — Sizing & Measurements
| Age | 2–3 yrs | 4–5 yrs | 6–7 yrs | 8–9 yrs | 10–11 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| To Fit Chest | 56 cm / 22" | 61 cm / 24" | 66 cm / 26" | 71 cm / 28" | 76 cm / 30" |
| Actual Width | 61 cm / 24" | 66 cm / 26" | 71 cm / 28" | 76 cm / 30" | 81 cm / 32" |
| Full Length | 36 cm / 14" | 40 cm / 15¾" | 46 cm / 18" | 49 cm / 19¼" | 53 cm / 21" |
| Sleeve Length | 24 cm / 9½" | 31 cm / 12" | 33 cm / 13" | 37 cm / 14½" | 41 cm / 16" |
Balls Required — Girl's Sweater (50g/125m balls)
| Colour | 2–3 yrs | 4–5 yrs | 6–7 yrs | 8–9 yrs | 10–11 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banding | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Stripe 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Stripe 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
What You'll Need
- 4mm knitting needles (UK 8 / US 6)
- 3.25mm knitting needles (UK 10 / US 3)
- Stitch holders

Description
A classic collection of children's sweaters from Sirdar, this printed knitting pattern features two designs — one for boys and one for girls — both worked in DK weight yarn. Sized from 2–3 up to 10–11 years, these are timeless wardrobe staples with colourwork detailing that knit up beautifully in 8ply yarn.
Boy's Sweater — Sizing & Measurements
| Age | 2–3 yrs | 4–5 yrs | 6–7 yrs | 8–9 yrs | 10–11 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| To Fit Chest | 56 cm / 22" | 61 cm / 24" | 66 cm / 26" | 71 cm / 28" | 76 cm / 30" |
| Actual Width | 61 cm / 24" | 66 cm / 26" | 71 cm / 28" | 76 cm / 30" | 81 cm / 32" |
| Full Length | 36 cm / 14" | 40 cm / 15¾" | 46 cm / 18" | 49 cm / 19¼" | 53 cm / 21" |
| Sleeve Length | 24 cm / 9½" | 31 cm / 12" | 33 cm / 13" | 37 cm / 14½" | 41 cm / 16" |
Balls Required — Boy's Sweater (50g/125m balls)
| Colour | 2–3 yrs | 4–5 yrs | 6–7 yrs | 8–9 yrs | 10–11 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banding | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Stripe 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Stripe 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Girl's Sweater — Sizing & Measurements
| Age | 2–3 yrs | 4–5 yrs | 6–7 yrs | 8–9 yrs | 10–11 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| To Fit Chest | 56 cm / 22" | 61 cm / 24" | 66 cm / 26" | 71 cm / 28" | 76 cm / 30" |
| Actual Width | 61 cm / 24" | 66 cm / 26" | 71 cm / 28" | 76 cm / 30" | 81 cm / 32" |
| Full Length | 36 cm / 14" | 40 cm / 15¾" | 46 cm / 18" | 49 cm / 19¼" | 53 cm / 21" |
| Sleeve Length | 24 cm / 9½" | 31 cm / 12" | 33 cm / 13" | 37 cm / 14½" | 41 cm / 16" |
Balls Required — Girl's Sweater (50g/125m balls)
| Colour | 2–3 yrs | 4–5 yrs | 6–7 yrs | 8–9 yrs | 10–11 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banding | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Stripe 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Stripe 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
What You'll Need
- 4mm knitting needles (UK 8 / US 6)
- 3.25mm knitting needles (UK 10 / US 3)
- Stitch holders













