Sirdar Pattern 5247 Sailor Cardigan - (8ply Baby)
A charming nautical-inspired cardigan for little ones, knitted in a classic DK weight. The Sailor Cardigan features a crisp two-colour design with a neat button band and timeless style that suits both everyday wear and special occasions.
This pattern is available as a printed leaflet only — no PDF version is available.
Sizes
| 0–6 Months | 6–12 Months | 1–2 Years | 2–3 Years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chest | 16in / 41cm | 18in / 46cm | 20in / 51cm | 22in / 56cm |
| Width | 17¾in / 45cm | 19¾in / 50cm | 21¾in / 55cm | 24in / 61cm |
| Full Length | 8¼in / 21cm | 9¾in / 25cm | 11½in / 29cm | 13¾in / 35cm |
| Sleeve Length | 6in / 15cm | 6½in / 17cm | 8in / 20cm | 9½in / 24cm |
Yarn Requirements (50g/130m balls)
| 0–6 Months | 6–12 Months | 1–2 Years | 2–3 Years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Colour | 2 balls | 3 balls | 4 balls | 5 balls |
| Contrast Colour | 1 ball | 1 ball | 1 ball | 1 ball |
You Will Also Need
- 1 pair 3.25mm (UK10 / USA3) knitting needles
- 1 pair 4mm (UK8 / USA6) knitting needles
- 3 [3:3:4] buttons

Description
A charming nautical-inspired cardigan for little ones, knitted in a classic DK weight. The Sailor Cardigan features a crisp two-colour design with a neat button band and timeless style that suits both everyday wear and special occasions.
This pattern is available as a printed leaflet only — no PDF version is available.
Sizes
| 0–6 Months | 6–12 Months | 1–2 Years | 2–3 Years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chest | 16in / 41cm | 18in / 46cm | 20in / 51cm | 22in / 56cm |
| Width | 17¾in / 45cm | 19¾in / 50cm | 21¾in / 55cm | 24in / 61cm |
| Full Length | 8¼in / 21cm | 9¾in / 25cm | 11½in / 29cm | 13¾in / 35cm |
| Sleeve Length | 6in / 15cm | 6½in / 17cm | 8in / 20cm | 9½in / 24cm |
Yarn Requirements (50g/130m balls)
| 0–6 Months | 6–12 Months | 1–2 Years | 2–3 Years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Colour | 2 balls | 3 balls | 4 balls | 5 balls |
| Contrast Colour | 1 ball | 1 ball | 1 ball | 1 ball |
You Will Also Need
- 1 pair 3.25mm (UK10 / USA3) knitting needles
- 1 pair 4mm (UK8 / USA6) knitting needles
- 3 [3:3:4] buttons













