Sirdar Pattern 5242 Cardigan - (8ply Baby)
A beautifully classic baby cardigan with a sweet two-tone colourwork detail, knitted in a soft DK-weight yarn. This printed pattern from Sirdar is sized from newborn through to 3 years, making it a wardrobe staple for little ones at every stage.
Sizing
| Size | 0–6 mths | 6–12 mths | 1–2 yrs | 2–3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chest (cm) | 41 | 46 | 51 | 56 |
| Chest (in) | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 |
| Width (cm) | 46 | 50 | 57 | 61 |
| Width (in) | 18 | 19¾ | 22½ | 24 |
| Full Length (cm) | 20 | 24 | 28 | 33 |
| Full Length (in) | 8 | 9½ | 11 | 13 |
| Sleeve Length (cm) | 15 | 17 | 20 | 24 |
| Sleeve Length (in) | 6 | 6½ | 8 | 9½ |
Yarn Requirements
Quantities are given per size: 0–6 mths / 6–12 mths / 1–2 yrs / 2–3 yrs
- Main Colour — 50g/130m balls: 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 balls
- Contrast Colour — 50g/130m balls: 1 / 1 / 1 / 1 ball
What You'll Need
- 3.25mm (UK10 / USA3) knitting needles
- 4mm (UK8 / USA6) knitting needles
- 5 buttons
- Safety pins

Description
A beautifully classic baby cardigan with a sweet two-tone colourwork detail, knitted in a soft DK-weight yarn. This printed pattern from Sirdar is sized from newborn through to 3 years, making it a wardrobe staple for little ones at every stage.
Sizing
| Size | 0–6 mths | 6–12 mths | 1–2 yrs | 2–3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chest (cm) | 41 | 46 | 51 | 56 |
| Chest (in) | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 |
| Width (cm) | 46 | 50 | 57 | 61 |
| Width (in) | 18 | 19¾ | 22½ | 24 |
| Full Length (cm) | 20 | 24 | 28 | 33 |
| Full Length (in) | 8 | 9½ | 11 | 13 |
| Sleeve Length (cm) | 15 | 17 | 20 | 24 |
| Sleeve Length (in) | 6 | 6½ | 8 | 9½ |
Yarn Requirements
Quantities are given per size: 0–6 mths / 6–12 mths / 1–2 yrs / 2–3 yrs
- Main Colour — 50g/130m balls: 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 balls
- Contrast Colour — 50g/130m balls: 1 / 1 / 1 / 1 ball
What You'll Need
- 3.25mm (UK10 / USA3) knitting needles
- 4mm (UK8 / USA6) knitting needles
- 5 buttons
- Safety pins













