Sirdar Pattern 5303 Animal Hats and Booties - (8ply Baby)
Stitch up something truly special for the littlest ones with Sirdar Pattern 5303 - a charming collection of four designs featuring a Bunny Hat, Bear Hat, Garter Stitch Bootees, and Moss Stitch Bootees. Worked in a combination of 8ply Cashmere Merino and Aran fluffy yarn, these pieces are as soft and cosy as they look. Sized from newborn through to 1–2 years, they make a beautiful handmade gift or a treasured addition to any baby's wardrobe.
Designs Included
Bunny Hat
Worked in 8ply Cashmere Merino with Aran weight fluffy yarn for the ears.
| Size | 0–3 mths | 3–6 mths | 6–9 mths | 9–12 mths | 12–18 mths | 1–2 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8ply Cashmere Merino - 50g/116m | 1 ball | 1 ball | 1 ball | 1 ball | 2 balls | 2 balls |
| Aran/10ply fluffy yarn - 50g/90m | 1 ball | 1 ball | 1 ball | 1 ball | 1 ball | 1 ball |
Bear Hat
Worked in 8ply Cashmere Merino with Aran weight fluffy yarn for the ears.
| Size | 0–3 mths | 3–6 mths | 6–9 mths | 9–12 mths | 12–18 mths | 1–2 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8ply Cashmere Merino - 50g/116m | 1 ball | 1 ball | 1 ball | 1 ball | 2 balls | 2 balls |
| Aran/10ply fluffy yarn - 50g/90m | 1 ball | 1 ball | 1 ball | 1 ball | 1 ball | 1 ball |
Garter Stitch Bootees
Worked in 8ply Cashmere Merino with Aran weight fluffy yarn.
| Size | 0–3 mths | 3–6 mths | 6–9 mths | 9–12 mths | 12–18 mths | 1–2 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8ply Cashmere Merino - 50g/116m | 1 ball | 1 ball | 1 ball | 1 ball | 1 ball | 1 ball |
| Aran/10ply fluffy yarn - 50g/90m | 1 ball | 1 ball | 1 ball | 1 ball | 1 ball | 1 ball |
Moss Stitch Bootees
Worked in 8ply Cashmere Merino with Aran weight fluffy yarn.
| Size | 0–3 mths | 3–6 mths | 6–9 mths | 9–12 mths | 12–18 mths | 1–2 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8ply Cashmere Merino - 50g/116m | 1 ball | 1 ball | 1 ball | 1 ball | 1 ball | 1 ball |
| Aran/10ply fluffy yarn - 50g/90m | 1 ball | 1 ball | 1 ball | 1 ball | 1 ball | 1 ball |
You Will Also Need
- 1 pair 4mm (UK8 / US6) knitting needles
- 1 pair 3.25mm (UK10 / US3) knitting needles
- 1 pair 6.5mm (UK3 / US10.5) knitting needles (Bunny and Bear Hats)
- 1 pair 4.5mm (UK7 / US7) knitting needles (Bootees)
- Stitch holders (Bootees)

Description
Stitch up something truly special for the littlest ones with Sirdar Pattern 5303 - a charming collection of four designs featuring a Bunny Hat, Bear Hat, Garter Stitch Bootees, and Moss Stitch Bootees. Worked in a combination of 8ply Cashmere Merino and Aran fluffy yarn, these pieces are as soft and cosy as they look. Sized from newborn through to 1–2 years, they make a beautiful handmade gift or a treasured addition to any baby's wardrobe.
Designs Included
Bunny Hat
Worked in 8ply Cashmere Merino with Aran weight fluffy yarn for the ears.
| Size | 0–3 mths | 3–6 mths | 6–9 mths | 9–12 mths | 12–18 mths | 1–2 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8ply Cashmere Merino - 50g/116m | 1 ball | 1 ball | 1 ball | 1 ball | 2 balls | 2 balls |
| Aran/10ply fluffy yarn - 50g/90m | 1 ball | 1 ball | 1 ball | 1 ball | 1 ball | 1 ball |
Bear Hat
Worked in 8ply Cashmere Merino with Aran weight fluffy yarn for the ears.
| Size | 0–3 mths | 3–6 mths | 6–9 mths | 9–12 mths | 12–18 mths | 1–2 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8ply Cashmere Merino - 50g/116m | 1 ball | 1 ball | 1 ball | 1 ball | 2 balls | 2 balls |
| Aran/10ply fluffy yarn - 50g/90m | 1 ball | 1 ball | 1 ball | 1 ball | 1 ball | 1 ball |
Garter Stitch Bootees
Worked in 8ply Cashmere Merino with Aran weight fluffy yarn.
| Size | 0–3 mths | 3–6 mths | 6–9 mths | 9–12 mths | 12–18 mths | 1–2 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8ply Cashmere Merino - 50g/116m | 1 ball | 1 ball | 1 ball | 1 ball | 1 ball | 1 ball |
| Aran/10ply fluffy yarn - 50g/90m | 1 ball | 1 ball | 1 ball | 1 ball | 1 ball | 1 ball |
Moss Stitch Bootees
Worked in 8ply Cashmere Merino with Aran weight fluffy yarn.
| Size | 0–3 mths | 3–6 mths | 6–9 mths | 9–12 mths | 12–18 mths | 1–2 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8ply Cashmere Merino - 50g/116m | 1 ball | 1 ball | 1 ball | 1 ball | 1 ball | 1 ball |
| Aran/10ply fluffy yarn - 50g/90m | 1 ball | 1 ball | 1 ball | 1 ball | 1 ball | 1 ball |
You Will Also Need
- 1 pair 4mm (UK8 / US6) knitting needles
- 1 pair 3.25mm (UK10 / US3) knitting needles
- 1 pair 6.5mm (UK3 / US10.5) knitting needles (Bunny and Bear Hats)
- 1 pair 4.5mm (UK7 / US7) knitting needles (Bootees)
- Stitch holders (Bootees)













