Sirdar Pattern 5304 Bunny Round Neck and Hooded Sweater - (8ply Baby)
A charming duo of baby knits, this Sirdar pattern features two classic designs - a tidy round neck sweater and a cosy hooded version - both worked in a soft DK weight yarn with a sweet textural detail. Sized from newborn through to 1–2 years, these make a wonderful handmade gift or a satisfying project for any knitter.
Sizes
Both designs are available in the following sizes:
| Age | 0–3 mths | 3–6 mths | 6–9 mths | 9–12 mths | 12–18 mths | 1–2 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chest (cm) | 42 | 46 | 50 | 52 | 54 | 56 |
| Chest (in) | 16½ | 18 | 19¾ | 20½ | 21¼ | 22 |
| Width (cm) | 46 | 50 | 55 | 57 | 59 | 61 |
| Width (in) | 17¾ | 19¾ | 21¾ | 22½ | 23¼ | 24 |
| Full Length (cm) | 25 | 27 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 36 |
| Full Length (in) | 9¾ | 10¾ | 11¾ | 12½ | 13½ | 14 |
| Sleeve Length (cm) | 16 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 25 |
| Sleeve Length (in) | 6¼ | 6½ | 7 | 8 | 8¾ | 9¾ |
Round Neck Sweater — Yarn Requirements
| Yarn | 0–3 mths | 3–6 mths | 6–9 mths | 9–12 mths | 12–18 mths | 1–2 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8ply Cashmere Merino MC - 50g/116m | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| 8ply Cashmere Merino CC - 50g/116m | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Aran weight fluffy yarn - 50g/90m | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Hooded Sweater — Yarn Requirements
| Yarn | 0–3 mths | 3–6 mths | 6–9 mths | 9–12 mths | 12–18 mths | 1–2 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8ply Cashmere Merino MC - 50g/116m | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| 8ply Cashmere Merino CC - 50g/116m | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Aran weight fluffy yarn - 50g/90m | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
What You'll Need
- 4.5mm knitting needles (UK 7 / US 7)
- 4mm knitting needles (UK 8 / US 6)
- 3.25mm knitting needles (UK 10 / US 3) — Round Neck Sweater only
- Stitch holders

Description
A charming duo of baby knits, this Sirdar pattern features two classic designs - a tidy round neck sweater and a cosy hooded version - both worked in a soft DK weight yarn with a sweet textural detail. Sized from newborn through to 1–2 years, these make a wonderful handmade gift or a satisfying project for any knitter.
Sizes
Both designs are available in the following sizes:
| Age | 0–3 mths | 3–6 mths | 6–9 mths | 9–12 mths | 12–18 mths | 1–2 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chest (cm) | 42 | 46 | 50 | 52 | 54 | 56 |
| Chest (in) | 16½ | 18 | 19¾ | 20½ | 21¼ | 22 |
| Width (cm) | 46 | 50 | 55 | 57 | 59 | 61 |
| Width (in) | 17¾ | 19¾ | 21¾ | 22½ | 23¼ | 24 |
| Full Length (cm) | 25 | 27 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 36 |
| Full Length (in) | 9¾ | 10¾ | 11¾ | 12½ | 13½ | 14 |
| Sleeve Length (cm) | 16 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 25 |
| Sleeve Length (in) | 6¼ | 6½ | 7 | 8 | 8¾ | 9¾ |
Round Neck Sweater — Yarn Requirements
| Yarn | 0–3 mths | 3–6 mths | 6–9 mths | 9–12 mths | 12–18 mths | 1–2 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8ply Cashmere Merino MC - 50g/116m | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| 8ply Cashmere Merino CC - 50g/116m | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Aran weight fluffy yarn - 50g/90m | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Hooded Sweater — Yarn Requirements
| Yarn | 0–3 mths | 3–6 mths | 6–9 mths | 9–12 mths | 12–18 mths | 1–2 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8ply Cashmere Merino MC - 50g/116m | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| 8ply Cashmere Merino CC - 50g/116m | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Aran weight fluffy yarn - 50g/90m | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
What You'll Need
- 4.5mm knitting needles (UK 7 / US 7)
- 4mm knitting needles (UK 8 / US 6)
- 3.25mm knitting needles (UK 10 / US 3) — Round Neck Sweater only
- Stitch holders













