Fine-gauge fabric keeps little ones cosy while remaining comfortable beneath other layers.
Sirdar Snuggly Cashmere Merino Silk 4 Ply
Luxury fibres for the tiniest, most treasured knits
Sirdar Snuggly Cashmere Merino Silk 4 Ply combines extra-fine merino, smooth silk and a touch of cashmere in a gentle, lightweight yarn made for special baby knitting and crochet. It feels beautifully soft in the hand, creates plump defined stitches and remains practical enough for a wool-cycle machine wash.
- 75% extra-fine merino wool provides natural warmth and a soft, cosy foundation.
- 20% silk adds smoothness, drape and a refined subtle lustre.
- 5% cashmere gives the blend an extra touch of softness and luxury.
- Approximately 170m per 50g ball is ideal for fine heirloom garments and accessories.
75% MerinoExtra-fine natural warmth
20% SilkSmooth drape and lustre
5% CashmereAn extra-soft luxury touch
170m / 50gFine 4 ply yarn
Softness you can feel and detail you can see
Each fibre has a job. Merino provides warmth and body, silk smooths the yarn and encourages graceful drape, and cashmere adds an indulgent finishing touch. Together they form rounded, plump stitches that show texture and colourwork clearly without creating a heavy fabric.
Cables, ribs, lace, textured stitches and Fair Isle motifs stay crisp and easy to appreciate.
Wool-cycle machine washing makes special hand knits easier for families to care for.
Made for meaningful gifts
A beautiful choice when the project matters
Choose Snuggly Cashmere Merino Silk 4 Ply for a new-baby gift, christening knit, first outfit or keepsake piece where fibre quality and a refined finish are part of the sentiment.
- Newborn cardigans, rompers and fine sweaters
- Bonnets, booties, mittens and special accessory sets
- Lightweight blankets and heirloom shawls
- Fair Isle yokes, lace panels and detailed crochet
Extra-fine merino.
Smooth silk.
A touch of cashmere.
Smooth silk.
A touch of cashmere.
A premium fibre blend that turns a small, carefully made project into an especially memorable gift.
Choose your fairy-tale shade
The complete six-shade Direct Sewing range includes gentle baby pastels, an elegant silver neutral and deeper modern tones. Every tile uses the exact image assigned to that live variant.
300Little Piglet
301Mother Goose
302Snow Queen
304Prince Charming
312Little Mermaid
306Silvery Moon
Choose with both the shade number and name. Screens and lighting reproduce colour differently, and separate dye lots may show small variations.
Projects that make the most of the blend
Rompers and cardigans
Build soft, lightweight layers with enough definition for shaping, ribs and decorative detail.
Accessory sets
Coordinate bonnets, booties, mittens and hats for a premium handmade baby gift.
Heirloom blankets
Use the fine yarn for special blankets and shawls where texture and drape can shine.
Colourwork and crochet
Plump, clear stitches suit Fair Isle yokes, motifs, lace and detailed crochet fabric.
Start with Sirdar's matching baby designs
Using a purpose-designed pattern gives you reliable gauge, quantities and fabric. Sirdar's dedicated range includes garments and accessories that showcase the softness, stitch definition and coordinated colours.
Staghorn Romper
A beautifully textured one-piece that puts the yarn's rounded stitch definition on display.
Pixie Hood Jacket
A cosy hooded layer with a storybook feel that suits the fairy-tale shade names.
Nordic Fair Isle Yoke Sweater
A three-colour design that uses warmth without bulk and crisp colourwork definition.
Pom Pom Hat, Mittens and Booties
A coordinated gift set for using smaller project quantities across matching accessories.
Little Miss Romy Set
A free design option made specifically for Snuggly Cashmere Merino Silk.
Build a complete gift
Pair the yarn with suitable 3.25mm tools, markers and finishing accessories.
Protect the fit of a precious project
Swatch, wash and measure before casting on
Sirdar's reference tension is 28 stitches and 36 rows per 10cm using 3.25mm needles. Use that size as a starting point, then choose the needle or hook that gives your pattern's required gauge after washing.
- Swatch in the main stitch or colourwork pattern
- Wash the swatch on the planned wool cycle
- Reshape and dry it flat before measuring
- Adjust the tool size and repeat if needed
For baby garments: measure against the pattern's finished garment dimensions, not only the age label. Babies grow at different rates and intended ease can vary between designs.
How many 50g balls will you need?
Quantities vary with size, sleeves, stitch pattern and colour placement. The most dependable method is to use the pattern's metreage for the exact size you are making.
Find the required metreage
Use the total metres for the selected size, including all colours when relevant.
Divide by 170 metres
Each 50g ball contains approximately 170m. Divide and always round up to a whole ball.
Add a sensible allowance
Allow for the swatch, joins, finishing, colourwork and any planned length changes.
Example: a pattern requiring 500m needs at least three balls because 500 divided by 170 equals 2.94. Add another ball if modifications or swatching make the quantity tight.
Snuggly Cashmere Merino Silk 4 Ply details
| Brand | Sirdar Snuggly |
|---|---|
| Range | Cashmere Merino Silk 4 Ply |
| Yarn weight | 4 ply / fingering |
| Fibre | 75% extra-fine merino wool, 20% silk, 5% cashmere |
| Ball weight | 50g |
| Length | Approximately 170m / 184yd per ball |
| Recommended knitting needles | 3.25mm, subject to pattern and gauge |
| Recommended crochet hook | 3.25mm, subject to pattern and gauge |
| Reference tension | 28 stitches and 36 rows per 10cm |
| Care | Machine washable on a wool cycle. Wash dark colours separately, do not tumble dry, dry flat, reshape while wet and do not iron. |
| Colour range | Six live Direct Sewing variants |
| Suitable for | Fine baby garments, rompers, cardigans, bonnets, booties, mittens, hats, blankets, shawls, colourwork, textured knitting and crochet |
Keep special baby knits soft and beautifully shaped
Machine wash gently and wash dark colours separately.
Smooth the garment back to its intended dimensions after washing.
Do not tumble dry. Lay the item flat away from direct heat.
Follow the ball-band care symbols and avoid heat that could damage the fibres.
Choose the weight your pattern was designed around
Snuggly 4 Ply
Choose this version for finer stitches, lightweight layers, detailed colourwork and patterns based on approximately 170m per 50g.
Snuggly DK
Choose the DK version for a thicker fabric and quicker progress when the pattern specifically calls for DK. The two weights are not direct substitutes.
View the matching DK yarnSirdar Snuggly Cashmere Merino Silk 4 Ply FAQs
What is this yarn made from?
It contains 75% extra-fine merino wool, 20% silk and 5% cashmere.
Is it machine washable?
Yes. Sirdar specifies machine washing on a wool cycle. Wash dark colours separately, reshape while wet, dry flat, do not tumble dry and do not iron.
Is it guaranteed not to irritate sensitive skin?
No yarn can be guaranteed comfortable for every wearer. Sirdar designed this blend for baby knitting, but individual fibre sensitivity varies. Test the finished fabric when this is a concern.
Can I use it for projects other than baby clothes?
Yes. It can also suit fine scarves, shawls, gloves, hats and other luxury accessories written for a compatible 4 ply gauge and metreage.
Can I crochet with it?
Yes. Sirdar recommends a 3.25mm crochet hook as a starting point. Use the hook that gives your pattern's required washed gauge and drape.
What needle size should I use?
Sirdar recommends 3.25mm needles as a starting point. Follow the pattern and your washed gauge swatch for the final choice.
Can I substitute an ordinary 4 ply yarn?
Possibly, but compare fibre, metres per 50g and washed gauge. A different blend may change warmth, drape, lustre, stitch definition and required quantities.
How many balls do I need?
Divide the pattern's required metreage by approximately 170m per ball and round up. Add a sensible allowance for the swatch, finishing and alterations.
Why might the colour look different on my screen?
Displays and lighting reproduce colour differently, and dye lots may vary slightly. Use the shade number, shade name and photograph together when selecting.
Choose your Snuggly fairy-tale shade
Select a colour, confirm the pattern metreage and order enough for the complete project so the dye lot stays beautifully consistent.
Explore the Six-Colour Card