Plain stocking stitch gives the flower sequence room to show and keeps the making process relaxed.
Sirdar Hayfield Baby Blossom Chunky
Quick baby knits with flowers built into every ball
Baby Blossom Chunky creates dainty flower-print details, little leaves and coordinated stripes as you stitch. The clever colour sequence delivers the look of patterned knitting from one continuous strand, while the cosy chunky weight helps blankets, cardigans and accessories grow satisfyingly fast.
- Self-patterning flowers and stripes appear automatically as you knit.
- Chunky / 14 ply equivalent makes warm projects with fewer rows.
- Approximately 155m per 100g ball in a soft, wool-free blend.
- Machine washable for practical baby, toddler and children's makes.
70% AcrylicSoft, easy-care foundation
30% NylonStrength and resilience
155m / 100gQuick-knit chunky weight
6.5mmRecommended needles or hook
One strand changes colour for you
Carefully spaced sections of colour move through the fabric to form stripes, small floral marks and leaf-like details. You follow the stitches and shaping in your pattern while the yarn supplies the cheerful colour effect.
Enjoy multicolour interest without joining several shades or carrying multiple yarns across a row.
The chunky gauge is ideal when you want a cosy baby gift or children's layer without a long wait.
Every project will be individual: stitch count, tension, shaping, knitting direction and crochet construction influence where the flowers and stripes appear. Your finished pattern placement may differ from the ball image or sample garment, which is part of the charm.
Let the yarn decorate the project
Made for cosy layers and quick gifts
Baby Blossom Chunky is especially effective across broad areas of fabric where the sequence can develop. Stocking stitch shows the flower-print effect most clearly, while garter stitch, textured knitting and crochet give the colours a different rhythm.
- Baby and children's cardigans, jumpers and jackets
- Blankets, pram covers and warm nursery pieces
- Hats, scarves, mittens and matching gift sets
- Standard chunky patterns with matching gauge and metreage
Cast on.
Keep stitching.
Watch the blossoms grow.
Keep stitching.
Watch the blossoms grow.
A joyful yarn for easy colour, practical family knits and warm handmade gifts that look more complicated than they are.
Choose from all ten Baby Blossom Chunky colours
From soft nursery pastels to cheerful orange, green and earthy accents, every tile below uses the exact image assigned to that live Shopify variant.
350Baby Bouquet
351Bluebell
352Little Lavender
353Buttercup
354Posie
356Budding Babe
357Pretty Primrose
371Tiger Lily
372Orange Blossom
373Lily Pad
Choose by both shade number and name. Screens and lighting reproduce colours differently, and separate dye lots can show small variations.
Where Baby Blossom Chunky shines
Cardigans and jackets
Simple bodies and sleeves become lively, coordinated layers as the blossom sequence develops.
Jumpers and tops
Use familiar chunky construction and let the yarn provide most of the visual detail.
Blankets
Make a warm nursery knit quickly, with no need to manage several colour changes.
Little accessories
Hats, mittens and scarves are fast gifts and a useful way to try a new colourway.
Start with a Sirdar Baby Blossom Chunky design
Purpose-designed patterns take the guesswork out of gauge and quantities while giving the flower-and-stripe sequence room to perform. These verified Sirdar designs are made specifically for Baby Blossom Chunky.
Baby Blanket or Afghan
Two construction choices that make the most of the self-patterning sequence.
Hooded or Collared Cardigans
Easy stocking-stitch layers for children from birth to seven years.
Round Neck or V Neck Cardigans
Two classic cardigan styles designed for cosy chunky fabric.
Baby Blankets
Simple blanket designs that let the blossom pattern take centre stage.
Flower Show Sweater
A cheerful preschool sweater from Sirdar's New Blooms collection.
Little Buds Blanket
A generous baby blanket built around the colourful chunky patterning.
Petal Pom Pom Blanket
A cosy one-size blanket finished with playful pom pom details.
More Garments and Accessories
Includes a duffle coat, sweaters, cardigans, a dress, poncho, hat and vest.
Warmer fabric and a faster finish
The 155m chunky ball works at a 14-stitch gauge on 6.5mm needles. It is ideal for cosy winter layers, quick blankets and bold blossom patterning.
Stay With ChunkyLighter fabric and finer detail
Baby Blossom DK offers approximately 332m per 100g and works at 22 stitches per 10cm on 4mm needles for lighter garments and more delicate patterning.
See Baby Blossom DK
Fit and pattern placement begin with a swatch
Check the fabric after washing
Sirdar's reference tension is 14 stitches and 19 rows per 10cm using 6.5mm needles. Use 6.5mm as a starting point, then choose the needle or hook that gives your pattern's required tension after the swatch has been washed.
Self-patterning tip: make a generously sized swatch. It reveals both the finished fabric and how the colour sequence behaves at your stitch count.
14 x 19Reference stitches and rows per 10cm using 6.5mm needles. The chosen pattern's gauge always takes priority.
Calculate the quantity from your pattern
Use the total metreage for the exact size and version you are making. Add an allowance for swatching, shaping, joins and personal tension, especially if you want flexibility over where a colour sequence begins.
Find the required metres
Read the quantity for your chosen size rather than the size photographed.
Divide by 155
A project requiring 400m uses 2.58 balls before any allowance.
Round up and add margin
For that example, buy at least 3 balls and consider another for matching or swatching.
Dye-lot tip: order enough of one shade at the same time and check the labels before starting. If different lots must be mixed, alternate them for several rows to soften any transition.
Verified yarn details
Hayfield Baby Blossom Chunky specifications
| Brand and range | Sirdar Hayfield Baby Blossom Chunky |
|---|---|
| Article family | 251 |
| Fibre content | 70% acrylic, 30% nylon |
| Yarn weight | Chunky / 14 ply equivalent |
| Ball weight | 100g |
| Ball length | Approximately 155m / 170yd |
| Recommended knitting needles | 6.5mm / US 10.5 |
| Recommended crochet hook | 6.5mm / US K-10.5 |
| Reference tension | 14 stitches x 19 rows per 10cm |
| Colour effect | Self-patterning flowers, leaf-like details and stripes |
| Care | Machine wash at 40C on a wool cycle; follow the ball band |
| Live Direct Sewing shades | Ten |
Simple care for everyday baby knits
Machine wash at 40C using a gentle wool cycle and follow the ball-band directions.
Keep deeper shades with similar colours and use a suitable mild detergent.
Support the washed item and return it to the intended dimensions before drying.
Wash the tension square exactly as the finished project will be washed before sizing.
Before you choose your Baby Blossom colour
Does the yarn really create flowers as I knit?
Yes. The colour sequence is designed to produce dainty flower-print details, leaf-like marks and stripes. Exact placement changes with stitch count, gauge and construction.
Do I need to follow a colourwork chart?
No. Work with one continuous strand and the colour changes happen automatically. You still follow the shaping and stitch instructions in your chosen pattern.
Is Baby Blossom Chunky the same as 14 ply in New Zealand?
It is a standard chunky yarn and is commonly described as a 14 ply equivalent in New Zealand. Always compare the required 14-stitch gauge and make a washed tension square.
Can I use an ordinary chunky pattern?
Yes. Sirdar says it knits to standard Hayfield and Sirdar chunky patterns. Check that the pattern gauge and total metreage are suitable.
Will crochet create the same flower effect?
Crochet will still show attractive colour changes, but its stitch structure and width can distribute the sequence differently from knitted stocking stitch.
Is this yarn made from wool?
No. It is a wool-free blend of 70% acrylic and 30% nylon, making it useful when natural wool is not wanted.
How many balls should I order?
Divide the pattern's total metres for your size by 155, round up and add an allowance for swatching and your tension. Purpose-designed Sirdar patterns provide the clearest quantities.
Are online colours exact?
The colour card uses the exact live variant images, but screens and lighting vary. Use the shade number as the most dependable reference and allow for dye-lot variation.
Make something warm, colourful and wonderfully quick
Pick your colour above, choose a chunky pattern, check the required metreage and let Baby Blossom grow its tiny flowers and stripes as you stitch.
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