Sirdar 4884 Snuggly 4 Ply Baby Cardigans Knitting Pattern – Premature to 2 Years
Create adorable, traditional baby knitwear with the Sirdar 4884 Snuggly 4 Ply Baby Cardigans Knitting Pattern, featuring two beautiful cable knit cardigan designs suitable for premature babies, newborns and toddlers up to 2 years old.
Designed using Sirdar Snuggly 4 Ply yarn, both cardigans feature classic cable stitch detailing, textured stitch patterns, raglan sleeves, ribbed cuffs and hems, and practical button-front fastenings.
These timeless designs are perfect for everyday wear, bringing baby home, creating handmade baby gifts or knitting for premature babies.
Two Beautiful Cardigan Designs
Shawl Collar Cardigan – A traditional cardigan featuring a cosy ribbed shawl collar and decorative cable detailing.
V-Neck Cardigan – A classic V-neck design with attractive cable panels and textured stitching.
Both styles can be knitted in traditional baby pastels, contemporary neutral shades or brighter colours to suit baby boys and girls.
Key Features
Brand: Sirdar
Pattern Number: 4884
Yarn Range: Sirdar Snuggly 4 Ply
Yarn Weight: 4 Ply
Pattern Type: Baby Cable Knit Cardigans
Age Range: Premature to 2 years
Chest Sizes: 12–20 inches (31–51cm)
Designs Included: Two
Format: Physical printed knitting pattern leaflet
Sizes & Yarn Requirements
Designed using Sirdar Snuggly 4 Ply yarn in 50g balls.
| Age | To Fit Chest | Shawl Collar | V-Neck |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premature | 12" (31cm) | 1 ball | 1 ball |
| Premature | 14" (36cm) | 2 balls | 2 balls |
| 0–6 Months | 16" (41cm) | 2 balls | 2 balls |
| 6–12 Months | 18" (46cm) | 2 balls | 2 balls |
| 1–2 Years | 20" (51cm) | 3 balls | 3 balls |
Original Yarn Shades Pictured
Shawl Collar Cardigan – Mini Monster (475)
V-Neck Cardigan – Cream (303)
Knitting Needles & Accessories Required
3.25mm knitting needles (UK 10)
2.75mm knitting needles (UK 12)
Cable needle
3–4 buttons, depending on size
Why Choose Sirdar 4884?
Combining traditional cable knitting with beautiful textured stitches, the Sirdar 4884 knitting pattern is a wonderful addition to any baby knitting pattern collection.
With two premature sizes included and requiring as little as one 50g ball of yarn, these cardigans are ideal for knitting for neonatal charities, creating newborn essentials or making thoughtful handmade gifts for little ones.
Please Note: You are purchasing a physical printed knitting pattern leaflet which will be posted to you. This is NOT a PDF or digital download. Yarn, knitting needles, buttons and finished garments are not included.

























