SIRDAR

SNUGGLY DKBirth to 7 years

1762

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V NECK CARDIGAN WITH CONTRASTEDGINGSBACKUsing 3¼mm needles, thumb method and C, caston 74 [80:88:98:104:114] sts.1st Row. Knit.This row will now be referred to as g-st (garterstitch).Work 1 [1:1:3:3:3] rows in g-st.Change to 4mm needles and using M, proceed asfollows:-1st Row. Knit.2nd Row. Purl.These 2 rows will now be referred to as st-st(stocking stitch).Working in st-st cont until back measures 4 [5:6:7:8:10]cm, (1½ [2:2½:2¾:3:4]in), ending with aws row.Next Row. (K2tog) 12 [12:14:16:16:18] times,knit to last 24 [24:28:32:32:36] sts, (k2tog) 12 [12:14:16:16:18] times.

50 [56:60:66:72:78] sts.Next Row. Using C, p12 [12:14:16:16:18], usingM, p26 [32:32:34:40:42], using C, p12 [12:14:16:16:18].Next Row. Using C, p12 [12:14:16:16:18], usingM, k26 [32:32:34:40:42], using C, p12 [12:14:16:16:18]. Next Row. Using C, p12 [12:14:16:16:18], usingM, p26 [32:32:34:40:42], using C, p12 [12:14:16:16:18]. Next Row. Using C, p12 [12:14:16:16:18], usingM, k26 [32:32:34:40:42], using C, p12 [12:14:16:16:18]. Using M only, starting with 2nd row and workingin st-st (thoughout) cont until back measures 11 [14:17:22:25:30]cm, (4¼ [5½:6½:8¾:9¾:11¾]in), ending with a ws row.

Shape ArmholesWork 6 [6:6:8:8:8] rows dec 1 st at each end ofevery row. 38 [44:48:50:56:62] sts.Cont without shaping until armholes measure 10 [11:12:13:14:15]cm, (4 [4¼:4¾:5¼:5½:6]in),

ending with a ws row.

Shape ShouldersCast off 5 [6:6:7:7:9] sts at beg of next 2 rows. 28 [32:36:36:42:44] sts.Cast off 5 [6:7:7:8:9] sts at beg of next 2 rows. 18 [20:22:22:26:26] sts.Cast off rem 18 [20:22:22:26:26] sts.

LEFT FRONTUsing 3¼mm needles, thumb method and C, caston 37 [40:44:49:52:57] sts, work 2 [2:2:4:4:4]rows in g-st.Change to 4mm needles and using M, work in st-st until left front measures 4 [5:6:7:8:10]cm,(1½ [2:2½:2¾:3:4]in), ending with a ws row.Next Row. (K2tog) 12 [12:14:16:16:18] times,k13 [16:16:17:20:21]. 25 [28:30:33:36:39] sts.Next Row. Using M, p13 [16:16:17:20:21], usingC, p12 [12:14:16:16:18].Next Row. Using C, p12 [12:14:16:16:18], usingM, k13 [16:16:17:20:21]. Next Row. Using M, p13 [16:16:17:20:21], using

CARDIGANS AND SHOES in SIRDAR SNUGGLY DK 1762MEASUREMENTS

AGE 0-6 6-12 1-2 2-3 4-5 6-7months months years years years years

CardigansTO FIT CHEST 41 46 51 56 61 66 cm

16 18 20 22 24 26 inACTUAL MEASUREMENT 45 51 55 60 65 71 cm

17¾ 20 21¾ 23¾ 25½ 28 inFULL LENGTH 21 25 29 35 39 45 cm

8¼ 9¾ 11½ 13¾ 15½ 17¾ inSLEEVE LENGTH (adjustable) 15 17 20 24 29 33 cm

6 6½ 8 9½ 11½ 13 inShoesTo fit an average size baby’s foot for first 3 sizes only.

TENSION22 sts and 28 rows to 10cm, (4in) over stocking stitch on 4mm needles or the size required to give correct tension. Check yourtension - if less stitches use a thinner needle, if more use a thicker needle.IT IS ESSENTIAL TO WORK TO THE STATED TENSION TO ENSURE SUCCESS.

ABBREVIATIONSalt alternate, beg beginning, cm centimetres, cont continue, C contrast, dec decrease(ing), DK double knitting, foll following, g grammes, in inch(es), inc increase(ing), k knit, M main, mm millimetres, 0 no stitches, times or rows, p purl, rem remain(ing), rep repeat, rs right side, st(s) stitch(es), tbl through back of loop, tog together, ws wrong side, yfwd, yarn forward.Wrap 1 slip next st onto right hand needle and take yarn to opposite side of work between needles, slip same st back onto left handneedle.

V Neck Cardigan with Contrast EdgingsF075 Snuggly DK Main shade 261 2 2 2 3 3 4 50g ballsContrast shade 260 1 1 1 1 1 1 50g ballsPlain V Neck Cardigan (not photographed) F075 Snuggly DK 2 2 2 3 3 4 50g ballsRound Neck Cardigan with Contrast Edgings (not photographed)F075 Snuggly DK Main 1 2 2 3 3 4 50g ballsContrast 1 1 1 1 1 1 50g ballsPlain Round Neck CardiganF075 Snuggly DK shade 259 2 2 2 3 3 4 50g ballsShoesF075 Snuggly DK shade 261 1 1 1 50g ballsOddment of contrast shade 260The yarn amounts are based on average requirements when specified tension and yarn is used. You will also need 1 Pair of 4mm (UK8 – USA6) Knitting Needles, 1 Pair of 3¼mm (UK10 – USA3) KnittingNeedles, Stitch Holders. 1 Button for V Neck Cardigan, 4 [4:5:5:5:5] Buttons for Round Neck Cardigan and 2 Buttons for Shoes.

MATERIALS

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C, p12 [12:14:16:16:18].Next Row. Using C, p12 [12:14:16:16:18], usingM, k13 [16:16:17:20:21]. **Using M only, starting with 2nd row and workingin st-st (throughout) cont until left front is 6 [4:0:0:0:0] rows less than back to armhole.

For 1st and 2nd sizes onlyNext Row. Knit to last 2 sts, k2tog (front edge).24 [27] sts.Next Row. Purl.Work 4 [2] rows dec 1 st at front edge in nextand foll 2nd [0] row. 22 [26] sts.

For all 6 sizesShape ArmholeNext Row. K2tog (armhole edge), knit to last 2 [2:2:2:0:0] sts, (k2tog) 1 [1:1:1:0:0] times (frontedge).Next Row. Purl to last 2 sts, p2tog. 19 [23:27:30:34:37] sts.

For 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th sizes onlyWork 4 [4:4:6] rows dec 1 st at armhole edge inevery row AT SAME TIME dec 1 st at front edge in3rd [1st:1st:1st] and every foll 0 [2nd:2nd:2nd]row. 14 [17:21:21] sts.

For 5th and 6th sizes onlyWork 6 rows dec 1 st at armhole edge in everyrow AT SAME TIME dec 1 st at front edge in[3rd:5th] and foll [2nd:0] row. [26:30] sts.

For 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th sizes onlyWork [2:8:6:16:16] rows dec 1 st at front edgeonly in next and every foll [0:2nd:2nd:2nd:2nd]row. [16:17:18:18:22] sts.

For all 6 sizesWork 15 [13:13:13:9:13] rows dec 1 st at frontedge only in 3rd [1st:1st:1st:1st:1st] and everyfoll 4th row. 10 [12:13:14:15:18] sts.Cont without shaping until armhole measures 10 [11:12:13:14:15]cm, (4 [4¼:4¾:5¼:5½:6]in),ending with a ws row.

Shape ShoulderNext Row. Cast off 5 [6:6:7:7:9] sts, knit to end.5 [6:7:7:8:9] sts.Next Row. Purl.Cast off rem 5 [6:7:7:8:9] sts.

RIGHT FRONTUsing 3¼mm needles, thumb method and C, caston 37 [40:44:49:52:57] sts, work 2 [2:2:4:4:4]rows in g-st.Change to 4mm needles and using M, work in st-st until right front measures 4 [5:6:7:8:10]cm,(1½ [2:2½:2¾:3:4]in), ending with a ws row.Next Row. K13 [16:16:17:20:21], (k2tog) 12 [12:14:16:16:18] times. 25 [28:30:33:36:39] sts.Next Row. Using C, p12 [12:14:16:16:18], usingM, p13 [16:16:17:20:21].Next Row. Using M, k13 [16:16:17:20:21], usingC, p12 [12:14:16:16:18]. Next Row. Using C, p12 [12:14:16:16:18], usingM, p13 [16:16:17:20:21].

Next Row. Using M, k13 [16:16:17:20:21], usingC, p12 [12:14:16:16:18]. ** Using M only, starting with 2nd row and workingin st-st (throughout) cont until right front is 6 [4:0:0:0:0] rows less than back to armhole.

For 1st and 2nd sizes onlyNext Row. K2tog (front edge), knit to end. 24 [27] sts.Work 4 [2] rows dec 1 st at front edge in nextand foll 2nd [0] alt row. 22 [26] sts.

For all 6 sizesShape ArmholeNext Row. (K2tog) 1 [1:1:1:0:0] times (frontedge), knit to last 2 sts, k2tog (armhole edge).Next Row. P2tog, purl to end. 19 [23:27:30:34:37] sts.

For 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th sizes onlyWork 4 [4:4:6] rows dec 1 st at front edge in 3rd [1st:1st:1st] and every foll 0 [2nd:2nd:2nd]row AT SAME TIME dec 1 st at armhole edge inevery row. 14 [17:21:21] sts.

For 5th and 6th sizes onlyWork 6 rows dec 1 st at front edge in [3rd:5th]and foll [2nd:0] row AT SAME TIME dec 1 st atarmhole edge in every row. [26:30] sts.

For 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th sizes onlyWork [2:8:6:16:16] rows dec 1 st at front edgeonly in next and every [0:2nd:2nd:2nd:2nd] row.[16:17:18:18:22] sts.

For all 6 sizesWork 15 [13:13:13:9:13] rows dec 1 st at frontedge only in 3rd [1st:1st:1st:1st:1st] and everyfoll 4th row. 10 [12:13:14:15:18] sts.Cont without shaping until armholes measure 10 [11:12:13:14:15]cm, (4 [4¼:4¾:5¼:5½:6]in),ending with a rs row.

Shape ShouldersNext Row. Cast off 5 [6:6:7:7:9] sts, purl to end.5 [6:7:7:8:9] sts.Next Row. Knit.Cast off rem 5 [6:7:7:8:9] sts.

SLEEVES (Both alike)Using 3¼mm needles, thumb method and C, caston 33 [35:37:39:45:47] sts, work 2 [2:2:4:4:4]rows in g-st.Change to 4mm needles and using M, working inst-st (throughout) inc 1 st at each end of 5th [5th:5th:3rd:3rd:3rd] and every foll 12th [8th:8th:8th:12th:12th] row to 39 [45:49:49:49:57] sts.

For 4th, 5th and 6th sizes only Inc 1 st at each end of every foll [10th:14th:14th] row to [53:57:61] sts.

For all 6 sizesCont without shaping until sleeve measures 15 [17:20:24:29:33]cm, (6 [6½:8:9½:11½:13]in),or length required, ending with a ws row.Shape Sleeve Top

Work 6 [6:6:8:8:8] rows dec 1 st at each end ofevery row. 27 [33:37:37:41:45] sts.Cast off 2 sts at beg of next 2 [2:4:4:6:14] rows.23 [29:29:29:29:17] sts.Cast off 3 sts at beg of next 6 [8:8:8:8:4] rows. 5 sts.Cast off rem 5 sts.

BORDERJoin shoulder seams. With rs facing, using 3¼mmneedles and C, pick up and knit 25 [33:39:51:57:71] sts evenly along straight edge, 27 [29:31:34:37:39] sts evenly along shaped edge, 20 [22:24:24:28:28] sts from 18 [20:22:22:26:26] sts at back of neck, 27 [29:31:34:37:39] stsevenly along shaped edge and 25 [33:39:51:57:71] sts evenly along straight edge. 124 [146:164:194:216:248] sts.Work 2 [2:2:4:4:4] rows in g-st.Cast off knitways.

TO MAKE UPFold sleeves in half lengthways then placing foldsto shoulder seams, sew sleeves in position. Joinside and sleeve seams. Using C, work a buttonloop as shown in diagram. Sew on button tocorrespond with loop. Pin out garment to themeasurement given. Cover with damp cloths andleave until dry. See ball band for washing andfurther care instructions.

PLAIN V NECK CARDIGAN Work as given for V Neck Cardigan with ContrastEdges using one colour only.

ROUND NECK CARDIGAN WITH CONTRASTEDGINGSBACKWork as given for Back of V Neck Cardigan.

LEFT FRONTWork as given for Left Front of V Neck Cardiganto **.Using M only, starting with 2nd row and workingin st-st (throughout) cont until left frontmeasures 11 [14:17:22:25:30]cm, (4¼ [5½:6½:8¾:9¾:11¾]in), ending with a ws row.

Shape ArmholeNext Row. K2tog (armhole edge), knit to end.Next Row. Purl to last 2 sts, p2tog. 23 [26:28:31:34:37] sts.Work 4 [4:4:6:6:6] rows dec 1 st at armhole edgein every row. 19 [22:24:25:28:31] sts.Cont without shaping until armhole measures 3 [4:5:5:6:7]cm, (1¼ [1½:2:2:2½:2¾]in), endingwith a rs row.

Shape NeckNext Row. Cast off 3 [4:5:5:7:7] sts, purl to end.16 [18:19:20:21:24] sts.Work 4 rows dec 1 st at neck edge in every row.12 [14:15:16:17:20] sts.Work 3 rows dec 1 st at neck edge in next andfoll alt row. 10 [12:13:14:15:18] sts.

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QUERIES. Please contact:- Knitting Helpline. Sirdar Spinning Ltd. Flanshaw Lane, Wakefield. WF2 9ND. West Yorkshire, England. For General Queries:- Tel: 01924 371501. Fax: 01924 290506. For Knitting Helpline Enquiries:- Tel: 01924 231686. (Voice mail service replies within 7 working days) www.sirdar.co.uk • email: Knitting-helpline@sirdar.co.ukWARNING. Reproduction of this publication is protected by copyright. It is sold on the condition that it is only used for non-commercial purposes.All other rights reserved by Sirdar Spinning Ltd.SIRDAR SPINNING LTD CANNOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE RESULT OF USING ANY OTHER YARN.Owing to printing restrictions the colour reproduction is matched as closely as possible to the yarn. Printed in Great Britain.SPWM1762

Cont without shaping until armholes measure 10 [11:12:13:14:15]cm, (4 [4¼:4¾:5¼:5½:6]in),ending with a ws row.

Shape ShoulderNext Row. Cast off 5 [6:6:7:7:9] sts, knit to end.5 [6:7:7:8:9] sts.Next Row. Purl.Cast off rem 5 [6:7:7:8:9] sts.

RIGHT FRONTWork as given for Right Front of V Neck Cardiganto **.Using M only, starting with 2nd row and workingin st-st (throughout) cont until right frontmeasures 11 [14:17:22:25:30]cm, (4¼ [5½:6½:8¾:9¾:11¾]in), ending with a ws row.

Shape ArmholeNext Row. Knit to last 2 sts, k2tog (armholeedge).Next Row. P2tog, purl to end. 23 [26:28:31:34:37] sts.Work 4 [4:4:6:6:6] rows dec 1 st at armhole edgein every row. 19 [22:24:25:28:31] sts.Cont without shaping until armhole measures 3 [4:5:5:6:7]cm, (1¼ [1½:2:2:2½:2¾]in), endingwith a ws row.

Shape NeckNext Row. Cast off 3 [4:5:5:7:7] sts, knit to end.16 [18:19:20:21:24] sts.Next Row. Purl.Work 4 rows dec 1 st at neck edge in every row.12 [14:15:16:17:20] sts.Work 3 rows dec 1 st at neck edge in next andfoll alt row. 10 [12:13:14:15:18] sts.Cont without shaping until armholes measure 10 [11:12:13:14:15]cm, (4 [4¼:4¾:5¼:5½:6]in),ending with a rs row.

Shape ShoulderNext Row. Cast off 5 [6:6:7:7:9] sts, purl to end.5 [6:7:7:8:9] sts.Next Row. Knit.Cast off rem 5 [6:7:7:8:9] sts.

SLEEVES (Both alike)Work as given for Sleeves of V Neck Cardigan.

NECKBANDJoin shoulder seams. With rs facing, using 3¼mmneedles and C, pick up and knit 19 [21:21:25:25:26] sts evenly along right side of neck, 18 [20:22:22:26:26] sts from back of neck and 19 [21:21:25:25:26] sts evenly along left side ofneck. 56 [62:64:72:76:78] sts.Work 2 [2:2:4:4:4] rows in g-st.Cast off knitways.

RIGHT FRONT BORDERWith rs facing, using 3¼mm needles and C, pick

up and knit 32 [41:52:62:72:86] sts evenly alongfront edge and 2 [2:2:4:4:4] sts evenly alongneckband. 34 [43:54:66:76:90] sts.Work 2 [2:2:4:4:4] rows in g-st.Cast off knitways.

LEFT FRONT BORDERWith rs facing, using 3¼mm needles and C, pickup and knit 2 [2:2:4:4:4] sts evenly alongneckband, and 32 [41:52:62:72:86] sts evenlyalong front edge. 34 [43:54:66:76:90] sts.Work 2 [2:2:4:4:4] rows in g-st.Cast off knitways.

TO MAKE UPFold sleeves in half lengthways then placing foldsto shoulder seams, sew sleeves in position. Joinside and sleeve seams. Using C, work 4 [4:5:5:5:5]button loops as shown in diagram. Sew onbuttons to correspond with loops. Pin outgarment to the measurement given. Cover withdamp cloths and leave until dry. See ball band forwashing and further care instructions.

PLAIN ROUND NECK CARDIGANWork as given for Round Neck Cardigan withContrast Edgings using one colour only.

SHOES WITH CONTRAST EDGINGS (Both alike)For 1st, 2nd and 3rd sizes onlyUsing 4mm needles and M, cast on 12 [14:16] sts.1st Row. Knit.This will now be referred to as g-st (garterstitch).Working in g-st (throughout) proceed asfollows:-Work 3 rows inc 1 st at each end of every row. 18 [20:22] sts.Next Row. (Toe edge) k11 [10:11], wrap 1, turn.Next Row. Knit.Working across all sts work 2 rows more.

For 2nd and 3rd sizes onlyNext Row. K[15:17], wrap 1, turn.Next Row. Knit to end.Working across all sts work 2 rows more.

For all 3 sizesNext Row. K11 [10:11], wrap 1, turn.Next Row. Knit to end.Working across all sts work 4 rows dec 1 st ateach end of 2nd and every foll row. 12 [14:16] sts.Next Row. Knit to end, cast on 4 [5:6] sts (heeledge). 16 [19:22] sts.Next Row. Knit to last 2 sts, inc in next st, k1. 17 [20:23] sts.Work 4 [4:6] rows inc 1 st at toe edge in nextand every foll alt row. 19 [22:26] sts.Work 3 rows inc 1 st at toe edge in next and foll2nd [2nd:0] row AT SAME TIME dec 1 st at heel

edge in 1st and foll alt row. 19 [22:25] sts on theneedle.Next Row. Cast off 11 [13:15] sts, (1 st willremain on needle), knit to end. 8 [9:10] sts.Working on rem 8 [9:10] sts only proceed asfollows:-Work 10 [10:14] rows without shaping.Next Row. Knit to end of row, cast on 11 [13:15]sts (heel edge). 19 [22:25] sts.Work 3 rows dec 1 st at toe edge in 1st [1st:3rd]and foll 2nd [2nd:0] row AT SAME TIME inc 1 stat heel edge in 2nd row. 18 [21:25] sts.Work 4 [4:6] rows dec 1 st at toe edge in 2nd [2nd:1st] and every foll alt row AT SAMETIME inc 1 st at heel edge in 1st row. 17 [20:23] sts.Next Row. K2tog, knit to end. 16 [19:22] sts.Cast off rem 16 [19:22] sts.

EDGINGSWith rs facing, using 3¼mm needles and C, pickup and knit 11 [13:15] sts evenly along top of leftedge of shoe, 5 [5:7] sts evenly along top frontedge and 11 [13:15] sts evenly along top rightedge. 27 [31:37] sts.Next Row. K9 [11:13], k2togtbl, k5 [5:7], k2tog,k9 [11:13]. 25 [29:35] sts.Next Row. K8 [10:12], k2togtbl, k5 [5:7], k2tog,k8 [10:12]. 23 [27:33] sts.Cast off.

StrapLeft ShoeJoin heel seam. Using 3¼mm needles and C, caston 17 [18:20] sts, with rs facing, using sameneedle and yarn pick up and knit the last 3 sts atright side of heel seam and first 3 sts at left sideof heel seam, cast on 7 [8:10] sts. 30 [32:36] stsNext Row. Knit.Next Row. K1, k2tog, yfwd, knit to end.Cast off knitways.

Right ShoeUsing 3¼mm needles and C, cast on 7 [8:10] sts,with rs facing, using same needle and yarn pickup and knit the last 3 sts at right side of heelseam and first 3 sts at left side of heel seam, caston 17 [18:20] sts. 30 [32:36] sts.Next Row. Knit.Next Row. Knit to last 3 sts, yfwd, k2tog, k1.Cast off knitways.

TO MAKE UPWith seam to centre back of sole, sew shoeevenly all round sole allowing for gathering atfront of shoe. Sew on button for strap fastening.Cover with a damp cloth and leave until dry.

PLAIN SHOES (Both alike)Work as given for Shoes with Contrast Edgingsusing one colour only.

ButtonLoopDiagram