Ida Tee Junior Knitting Pattern - PetiteKnit
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Ida Tee Junior — PetiteKnit knitting pattern
A children’s tee combining textured bands with contrasting stripes. Work the neckline flat, then join in the round for the raglan yoke and finish with a picked-up rib neck edge.
English printed pattern booklet, posted to you. Yarn, needles and the finished garment are not included. This is not a PDF download.
Size and fit
Approximately 9 cm of positive ease. Choose width from the measured chest, then adjust length if the child differs from the age guide.
| Age (years) | To fit chest/bust (cm) | Finished chest (cm) | Length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | 53 | 61 | 34 |
| 2–3 | 54 | 63 | 35 |
| 3–4 | 56 | 64 | 36 |
| 4–5 | 57 | 66 | 38 |
| 5–6 | 59 | 68 | 40 |
| 6–7 | 62 | 71 | 43 |
| 7–8 | 64 | 73 | 45 |
| 8–9 | 68 | 77 | 46 |
| 9–10 | 72 | 80 | 47 |
| 10–12 | 78 | 85 | 48 |
Length measured mid back, excluding the neck edge. Finished dimensions depend on matching gauge.
Gauge, needles and materials
Gauge: 23 stitches × 32 rows in stocking stitch on 3.5 mm needles = 10 × 10 cm.
Needles: 3.5 mm circulars: 60 and 80 cm; 3 mm circulars: 40 and 60 cm; 3 mm and 3.5 mm double-pointed needles.
Designer difficulty: 3 out of 5.
Stocked designer-recommended yarn
Use Sandnes Garn Duo, one strand, in a main and a contrast colour.
| Size | Main colour (m) | Contrast colour (m) |
|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | 345 | 115 |
| 2–3 | 345 | 115 |
| 3–4 | 345 | 115 |
| 4–5 | 345 | 115 |
| 5–6 | 460 | 115 |
| 6–7 | 460 | 115 |
| 7–8 | 460–575 | 115 |
| 8–9 | 575 | 115 |
| 9–10 | 575 | 115 |
| 10–12 | 690 | 115 |
Metres are converted from the designer’s quantities using Sandnes Garn Duo: 115 m per 50 g. Columns are separate colour and yarn requirements. Allow for swatching and any added length.
Wash and block your swatch before measuring. Match both stitch and row gauge in the stated stitch pattern; adjust needle size as needed and check the fabric’s drape.
Frequently asked questions
Which size suits a 62 cm chest?
The 6–7 years size finishes at 71 cm, giving 9 cm of ease. The age label is a guide; the chest measurement determines the width.
Does Junior use the adult tee’s held-together yarn combination?
No. This Junior version specifies one strand of Sandnes Garn Duo, with separate main and contrast colours.